AP Environmental Science

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About the Course

How can we meet the needs of a growing population while sustaining natural resources? How can the global community collaborate to address environmental challenges? What does science tell us about our relationship with and dependence on the earth? In AP Environmental Science, you’ll learn how to use the tools of science to address these and other big questions about our planet’s future.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Explaining environmental concepts and processes

  • Analyzing data, visual representations, and writings

  • Applying quantitative methods in solving problems

  • Proposing a solution for an environmental problem and supporting your idea with evidence

  • Analyzing a research study to identify a hypothesis

Equivalency and Prerequisites

College Course Equivalent

A one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science

Recommended Prerequisites

Two years of high school laboratory science, including life science and physical science, along with at least one year of algebra

Exam Date

Tue, May 13, 2025

12 PM Local

AP Environmental Science Exam

This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Environmental Science Exam.

About the Units

The course content outlined below is organized into commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. Your teacher may choose to organize the course content differently based on local priorities and preferences.

Course Content

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AP Environmental Science Lab and Field Investigations

In AP Environmental Science, you’ll do hands-on work in the laboratory and make observations and explore problems in real-world settings.

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AP Environmental Science can lead to a wide range of careers and college majors

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