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The AP Environmental Science course is designed to provide a broad and comprehensive introduction to the field of environmental science while preparing students to take the AP test in May.
Click the link below to access the class syllabus.
Click the link below to access the class syllabus.
APES Lab Safety Agreement
You must assume responsibility for the safety of yourself and your peers. These safety rules will help guide you in protecting yourself and others from injury.
Things to think about before you begin:
1. Wear the safety equipment provided, such as goggles and aprons.
2. Know what you need to do before you start to work. If you have any questions about the procedures ask for clarification before you begin.
3. Know the location of the safety equipment.
4. Long hair should be tied back.
5. No eating or drinking is allowed in the lab.
Techniques:
1. Handle chemicals carefully. Check the labels of all bottles before removing the contents. Do not return unused chemicals to the reagent bottles.
2. Handle combustible materials carefully. Keep them away from open flames.
3. Handle toxic or combustible gases only under the direction of your teacher.
4. When heating a substance in a test tube, do not point the open end at yourself or another person.
5. No unauthorized experiments will be performed.
6. Never taste any chemical substance. Do not use your mouth to pipet anything.
7. Do not pick up hot objects or place them on paper towels. Be cautious when checking to see if they have cooled.
8. Use the wafting technique to determine the odor of a substance.
What to do if....
As you finish:
1. Dispose of chemical solutions in the proper containers. Do not pour them down the sink.
2. Clean and return all materials to their proper place.
3. Be sure the water and gas are off.
4. Wash your hands at the end of each lab period.
You must assume responsibility for the safety of yourself and your peers. These safety rules will help guide you in protecting yourself and others from injury.
- Remember: The science lab is to be used for serious work and mature behavior is necessary at all times.
- Inappropriate behavior will result in removal from the lab and loss of credit.
Things to think about before you begin:
1. Wear the safety equipment provided, such as goggles and aprons.
2. Know what you need to do before you start to work. If you have any questions about the procedures ask for clarification before you begin.
3. Know the location of the safety equipment.
4. Long hair should be tied back.
5. No eating or drinking is allowed in the lab.
Techniques:
1. Handle chemicals carefully. Check the labels of all bottles before removing the contents. Do not return unused chemicals to the reagent bottles.
2. Handle combustible materials carefully. Keep them away from open flames.
3. Handle toxic or combustible gases only under the direction of your teacher.
4. When heating a substance in a test tube, do not point the open end at yourself or another person.
5. No unauthorized experiments will be performed.
6. Never taste any chemical substance. Do not use your mouth to pipet anything.
7. Do not pick up hot objects or place them on paper towels. Be cautious when checking to see if they have cooled.
8. Use the wafting technique to determine the odor of a substance.
What to do if....
- Small fires can be smothered with wet paper towels. If clothing should catch fire, smother it with the fire blanket. Above all, do not run.
- Place broken glass and solid substances in the designated containers. Keep insoluble waste materials out of the sink.
- If a chemical spill or splash to the eye has taken place, irrigate your eye with water for at least 15 minutes. Start immediately.
- Report any accident, injury or incorrect procedure to your teacher at once.
- If you a corrosive chemical on yourself, wash it off immediately with lots of water.
- Notify your teacher of any major spill and use the proper chemical to neutralize acid or base spills.
As you finish:
1. Dispose of chemical solutions in the proper containers. Do not pour them down the sink.
2. Clean and return all materials to their proper place.
3. Be sure the water and gas are off.
4. Wash your hands at the end of each lab period.
HELPFUL LINKS!
AP College Board APES Outline
APES Review - Key Questions & Learning Targets for Miller 16th Edition Textbook
Miller 16th Edition - Textbook Companion Website
Textbook Practice Questions - Questions & Vocab for All Chapters
AP Exam Help
19 APES Free Response Question Tips
Preparing for FRQs
More FRQ Tips
Math Skills for APES
Study Links
APES IN A BOX - Video Concept Review
EnviroLinks
Environmental Directory
The Environmental Literacy Council - APES Course Outline & Review
Year in Review PowerPoint Part 1
Year in Review PowerPoint Part 2
QUIZLET Review of Environmental Laws & Treaties
QUIZLET Textbook Vocab Review
QUIZLET 253 APES Vocab Terms
FunnelBrain Flash Card Game
HIPPOCAMPUS Video Review Series
APES Review
APES Review - Key Questions & Learning Targets for Miller 16th Edition Textbook
Miller 16th Edition - Textbook Companion Website
Textbook Practice Questions - Questions & Vocab for All Chapters
AP Exam Help
19 APES Free Response Question Tips
Preparing for FRQs
More FRQ Tips
Math Skills for APES
Study Links
APES IN A BOX - Video Concept Review
EnviroLinks
Environmental Directory
The Environmental Literacy Council - APES Course Outline & Review
Year in Review PowerPoint Part 1
Year in Review PowerPoint Part 2
QUIZLET Review of Environmental Laws & Treaties
QUIZLET Textbook Vocab Review
QUIZLET 253 APES Vocab Terms
FunnelBrain Flash Card Game
HIPPOCAMPUS Video Review Series
APES Review