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LEAPES Pilot
Parent Information Meeting
Living Environment Honors + AP Environmental Science
LEAPES Pilot Parent Information Meeting Living Environment Honors + - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
LEAPES Pilot Parent Information Meeting Living Environment Honors + - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
LEAPES Pilot Parent Information Meeting Living Environment Honors + AP Environmental Science Wha LE? An opportunity for select POBJFKHS students to pursue and experience as many Advanced Placement Science courses
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Selection Criteria
Enrolled in accelerated Earth Science AND Algebra 1 Test Average above 90% in Accelerated Earth Science Test Average above 90% in Accelerated Algebra 1 Grade Average “A” in 8th grade English NO Outstanding homework/ classwork/labs Teacher Recommendation Guidance Counselor Approval Parental Approval Inner maturity to handle rigorous coursework
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AP Environmental Science Protein Synthesis Genetics Human Physiology Comparative Physiology Cell Theory Living Environment Honors Land Use Soil Dynamics Resource Consumption Energy Conservation Earth Science Concepts
Evolution Biodiversity Energy Flow Nutrient Recycling Photosynthesis Respiration Human Impact on Environment
Comparison of LE Honors and AP-ES Curricula
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Overview
❖ Combined curricula of Honors Living Environment and AP Environmental Science ❖ Meets everyday with a double period every other day
Culminating Assessments
❏ May - AP Environmental Science End of Course Exam ❏ June - Living Environment Regents * Students will also be prepared for the Biology SAT II
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Course Expectations
- Complete required summer assignment
- Participation in class discussion, case studies, homework, individual & group
presentations,
- Perform laboratory activities to satisfy both NYSED Living Environment and AP
Environmental Science curricula
- Complete assignments such a data analysis, textbook readings, current events, and other
studies in a timely manner
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Probable Sequence
8th grade
Accelerated Earth Science Honors Living Environment LEAPES Regents Living Environment Regents Chemistry Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry Regents Physics AP Physics 1 AP Science
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Jun - Regs Ea Jun - Regs Ea May - AP xa Jun - Regs Ea Jun - SA May - AP xa Jun - Regs Ea Jun - SA May - AP xa Jun - Regs Ea Jun - SA Jun - Regs Ea Jun - SA Jun - Regs Ea Jun - Regs Ea May - AP xa
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