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 APESCurrent Key Terms List
natural selection, fossil, adaptation, differential reproduction, mutation, evolution, niche, species, speciation, artificial selection, genetic engineering, transgenic, genetically modified organisms, specialist, generalist, fundamental niche, realized niche, extinction, mass extinction, resource partitioning, allopatric speciation (barriers), sympatric speciation (reproductive), gradualism, puncutuated equilibrium, habitat
Recent Assignments
Science Fair Boards and Papers due 12/3/09. Evolution Test 12/1/09. Ecosystem Structure Test 11/13/09. Science Fair Projects due 11/16/09. Predator/Prey Simulation Lab Report 11/2/09. Natural Areas Reports due 10/27/09. Energy Test 10/26/09. Natural Areas Draft due 10/15/09. Sustainability Test 10/5/09. This is an ideal college level science course for science majors OR non-science majors. Students interested in registering for AP Environmental Science should speak to their counselors and Mr. Pereyra. The number of students admitted is limited. This course is ideally suited to non-science college majors. AP Environmental Science is a college level examination of global ecosystems. A high score on the AP Exam can give students college level credits. The course rigorously stresses a scientific approach. Group presentations on conservation, global/national environmental measures, and conservation or environmental legislation are an integral part of the AP Enrivonmental Science curriculum.  |
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