Environmental Science 

Credit gained: 1 High School Credit

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Chemistry 10

Course description

This course is offered to juniors or seniors, and is designed for students who intend on taking the AP Environmental Science Exam in May.  This is a rigorous course and it is recommended to have attained at least a B- in Physics 1 and Chemistry 10  to register. This course is appropriate for students with a genuine interest in the natural sciences, and especially in techniques and knowledge of environmental issues and problems. Topics covered in the course are: Basic Earth Science Topics: Plate Tectonics, Atmospheric Circulation, Soil Qualities, Ecosystems: Energy Flow and Matter Cycles, Evolution and Diversity, Biogeography: Climate and Biomes, Aquatic and Community Ecology, Population Dynamics, Human Population: Growth, Demography, Carrying Capacity, Sustainable Cities: Urban Land Use and Management, World Food Resources, Water Resources, Nonrenewable Mineral and Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Course Start/End Date:

  • Fall 2023: Starting week of October 2nd, 2023 to week of January 22nd, 2024

  • Winter 2024: Starting week of Feb 12th , 2024 to week of May 27th, 2024

Course Duration: 15 weeks

Minimum Enrollment: 5 Students

Fellow/Online Instructor: Cramer, Justin

Cost: 600 Euros

Fellow/Online Instructor(s)

Cramer, Justin, Fellow

Mr. Justin Cramer grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He went on to Buena Vista University where he earned his B.A. in General Science with an emphasis in Biology, and Secondary Education. He taught for 8 years in Midwestern United States teaching a variety of science subjects including Earth Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Physical Science, and Astronomy. He earned an M.A. in Secondary Education Administration from University of Central Missouri.

This is his tenth year at ACS Athens and he will be teaching Biology 9, Earth & Beyond, and AP Environmental Science.

Outside of school Mr. Cramer enjoys spending time with his family, being active, playing and watching sports, traveling, movies, listening to music, and reading.

email: cramerj@acs.gr