CO2 Emissions from Fossil Fuels at the Global Scale
This activity examines carbon dioxide emissions related to fossil fuel consumption. Students will use data from the Statistical Review of World Energy, an industry benchmark …
AP Environmental Science
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Lessons & Activities
Hydraulic Fracturing Experiment With Jell-O
During this hands-on activity, students will simulate hydraulic fracturing of a well to visualize how rocks can fracture when fluids are injected at high pressure. …
Go with the Flow: Permeability Demonstration
This activity provides students with a simple and effective way to visualize permeability. It allows them to evaluate how the composition of soil and rock …
Pack It In: Grain Packing Competition
This activity is designed to help students understand the concept of porosity and its influence on the storage of fluids in the subsurface. Through hands-on …
Free Response Questions (FRQs)
Free Response Questions are an integral part of AP courses. College Board posts Released FRQs and their respective rubrics after an annual exam is administered. …
Energy Resources and Global Consumption Lesson Plan
This lesson aligns with Unit 6 in AP Environmental Science and can be used to cover a majority of the unit content. The lesson can …
