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5/20/15-Wednesday meet at garden

Wednesday we'll meet at the garden 1st period and 6th period, many of the seeds have begun the germinate and need your attention. 

 Seniors be sure to return your books before you leave.  If you had problems with the seam of your book as some brought up earlier in the year please let me know so I can submit a recall request.

5/5/15-End of year project

APES end of year project

Design a sustainable house for as little money as possible located in Turlock

1)      Design your house, make a prototype.  Show exact measurements, no more than 1500 sq. feet.

2)      Show side and aerial view, or a model (extra credit)

3)      Must have full or partial energy efficiency/sustainability  (wind, solar, passive) etc.

4)      Cannot use irrigation, but, needs landscaping.

5)      Must show exactly how you got the supplies from any number of local, state, or national incentive/rebate programs (the actual steps it takes to get the products reduced, or free)

6)      Think of materials you could use that could be essentially free, used tires etc.

7)      Complete report with resources used, budget, and citations.

8)       Start by looking up the HERO program. 

9)      Ideas include turf, native drought resistant landscaping, rain water collection, shade trees, whole house fans, etc…

10)   Due Friday May 15th

5/1- FRQ tips

Links to FRQ  suggestions


http://www.clake.org/view/668.pdf


https://quizlet.com/10086841/19-apes-free-response-question-tips-flash-cards/

https://www.google.com/search?q=apes+free+response&safe=active&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=923&ei=05lCVcvEMI3GogTok4DgCg&start=10&sa=N&dpr=1&cad=cbv&sei=jZpCVfzRL5evoQTqroDgBQ

http://science.jburroughs.org/sdeken/sdeken/apes/FRQguide.pdf

Final for semester will be either the May 15th or 22nd.  (We'll have a vote)  Questions will be based form the three practice tests.  50 questions multiple choice.

4/28- practice tests updated

Practice test 1-2 and diagnostic tests are due start of class Wednesday.  There are three scantrons I get and you keep the hard copy with the correct answers.  I will check on Friday that you have the tests and it will be considered a grade.  

Here's another good link for FRQ's

http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/Page/13192

The following is AP information that was sent to me from the administration.

Preparing Students for AP Exams

What students should bring to the exam:

1. Student ID card or picture identification.
2. Check payable to PHS for $91.00 per exam ($5.00 if fee waiver granted).
3. A watch (in case the exam room does not have a clock that can be easily seen).
4. Optional:  Their social security number for identification purposes.  If provided, it will appear on their AP Grade Reports.
5. If taking AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, or AP Statistics, a calculator with the necessary capabilities.  Students may bring up to two calculators to an exam.
6. If taking AP Physics, a ruler or straightedge.
7. Food/water is only permitted during break time outside of exam room.

What students should NOT bring to the exam:

1. Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes, or colored pencils.
2. Rulers and straightedges (except for Physics).
3. Scratch paper (notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets).
4. Computers or calculators (except for Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics).
5. Watches that beep or have an alarm.
6. Portable listening or recording devices—even with headphones—or photographic equipment.
7. Cellular phones, beepers, or personal digital assistants (PDAs).  Cell phones will be collected at the door.
8. Clothing with subject-related information.

Any student absent the day of the exam will be charged $15.00 for return of the unused exam.

APES 4/21

We'll be reviewing up to the test which is May 4th.  Practice test 1 is due tomorrow and 2 due Friday.  You'll have class time to work on it.  There are many sites to go to for FRQ which have been released.  Here's a link to start with:

http://www.lcusd.org/lchs/mewoldsen/APES/FRQs-CollegeBoard_APES.htm  

year end project is the design and construct organic sustainable garden and a completely renewable energy house.  The house is both a design and research how to get the resources for as little money possible through federal, state, and local incentive programs.  

We might be taking our talents  to Medeiros elementary after testing.

4/17/15 Sustainable garden/special guest Monday

Excellent job yesterday, I heard really good feedback from the teachers and administration!  I was very impressed with the presentations I watched and the positive impact you had on the students.  They will remember the experience and hopefully practice some water saving at school and at home.

Sustainable gardening ideas

http://www.asonomagarden.com/2009/02/05/tips-for-a-drought-friendly-vegetable-garden/