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Module Structure The 9 Units of the course are divided into short bite-sized modules that align with the AP® Course and Exam Description.The flexibility you want with the alignment you need!

NEW Module 0 The fourth edition includes a new Module 0 that introduces students to the field of Environmental Science, while providing them with the foundation and groundwork they need to find success from the very first pages of the book.

Unit Opening Case Study An intriguing case study begins each unit and asks students to think about the environmental challenges and trade-offs that are introduced. The subjects of these studies will often spark spirited class discussion. NEW to this edition, are the “Practice Your Science Skills” questions paired with each case study that have students analyzing the content from the case study through the lens of the seven Science Practices.

Learning Goals A list of key goals at the beginning of the module help to keep students focused. Each section of the module presents material related to a single learning goal.

Running glossary Key terms are set in bold type in the text and defined at the bottom of the page on which they are introduced. Key terms are also defined in the glossary at the end of the book.

NEW science practices spiraled throughout.

Practice Your Science Skills. Each unit ends with opportunities for students to gain experience answering questions related to three of the seven science practices:

Data Analysis offers students practice in describing patterns and relationships found in the quantitative data represented in tables, charts, and graphs. Students can then answer scaffolded questions to draw conclusions about the data.. Questions often offer hints on how students should best respond to each task verb, thus preparing them for the questions they’ll see on the Exam.

Pursuing Environmental Solutions describes people and organizations that identify environmental problems and the solutions they propose to make a difference. The feature includes critical thinking questions that give students a chance to hone their critical thinking and writing skills.

Science Applied: Context Explanation offers an opportunity for students to learn about environmental concepts or processes in an applied, real-world context. Students will see how the study of Environmental Science is used to make decisions about environmental issues.

Visual Representation. These new 2-page spreads, with beautifully rendered art, present key concepts in informative and visually engaging ways while helping students improve their visual analysis skills. These engaging features allow students to see the relationships between different environmental concepts and to better grasp the interconnectedness of a range of environmental issues.

Math Routines.

Do the Math Among the biggest challenges on the AP® Environmental Science Exam are questions that ask students to solve environmental science math problems. Every unit contains “Do the Math” boxes which present math skills needed for the Exam. After showing students how to work a problem, they have an opportunity to apply the appropriate mathematical calculations to solve a problem on their own with “Your Turn.”

Practice Math and Graphing features appear at the end of certain modules and give students an opportunity to work on their data analysis skills and calculate accurate numeric answers with similar problem-types students will encounter on the AP® Environmental Science Exam. Students are always encouraged to show their work.

Analyze and interpret visual data.

Photos and Illustrations The photos and illustrations in this book have been carefully chosen and developed to help students comprehend and remember key ideas.

Tables and Graphs To understand environmental science and succeed on the exam, students must develop the ability to read and interpret a variety of tables, graphs, and charts. This text presents data in a variety of formats with careful, well-paced explanations.

Review and practice for quizzes and tests.

Learning Goals Revisited A comprehensive review at the end of every module provides an opportunity to review the main ideas and key terms learned throughout.

Exam Prep All Year Each module ends with multiple-choice and free-response questions similar to those found on the AP® exam.

Prepare and practice for the AP® Environmental Science Exam.

Unit AP® Environmental Science Practice Exams The textbook is divided into 9 major units. At the end of each unit, there is a unit practice exam containing 20-30 multiple-choice questions and 3 free-response questions. These exams give students a chance to practice AP® test-taking skills.

Cumulative AP® Environmental Science Practice Exam The text offers one cumulative exam with 80 multiple-choice questions and 3 free-response questions.  This exam, located at the end of the book, matches the actual AP® Environmental Science exam in length and scope.