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Welcome to APES !

Welcome to APES !. Mrs. Laura Cohen 2012-2013. Who is my student’s APES teacher?. Nationally Board Certified Teacher, 2010 MS Biology, University of Nebraska, 2008 BA Biology/Secondary Education, Augustana College, 2004 Years Teaching at LZ: 9

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Welcome to APES !

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  1. Welcome to APES! Mrs. Laura Cohen 2012-2013

  2. Who is my student’s APESteacher? • Nationally Board Certified Teacher, 2010 • MS Biology, University of Nebraska, 2008 • BA Biology/Secondary Education, Augustana College, 2004 • Years Teaching at LZ: 9 • Activities and Clubs that I have Sponsored: Freshman Class Board, Girls Lacrosse Coach • Committees Served On: IPAD Pilot Program, Graduation Requirements, Teacher Evaluation Committee, Statistical Analysis, Bear Pride, Faculty Book Club • Awarded a District 95 Innovation Grant in 2007 to fund biotechnology labs for department.

  3. What is my student studying? • AP Board delineates a curriculum with a set amount of time that must be spent on various topics. • Our curriculum is divided into 8 units: • Unit 1: Introduction to APES: Ethics, Economics and Policy • Unit 2: The Physical Earth • Unit 3: Ecology and Humans • Unit 4: Land Management • Unit 5: Water Resources and Pollution • Unit 6: Atmospheric Resources, Pollution, and Climate Change • Unit 7: Energy Resources • Unit 8: Using Resources Wisely

  4. What is unique about APES? • IPADS! • Integration of technology into all lessons • Real time data collection • Organization of materials • Interaction between classmates and community members • ReadingQuizzes • I believe in student learning through hands-on work, lab activities designed by students, real world experience, self-evaluation, and teacher guidance.

  5. When is the AP test?? Who takes APES?? • Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors • Students who have taken or are taking chemistry • Most students are coming from Honors Chemistry, with some students coming from CP Chemistry • Monday May 6th! • This year students will be given a review book free of charge. Students will receive these in class within the next month. • Apps for review are also avaliable

  6. How can I contact Mrs. Cohen? • E-mail: laura.cohen@lz95.org • I check my email manytimes throughout the day • Voice-mail: 847-540-4021 • I check my voicemail at least once per day • http://www.lz95.net/ • Access the Faculty Directory • Search for Cohen • Choose Environmental Science from my web pages listed • Grades are posted online and updated often! • Questions? Contact me via e-mail or phone How can I get to the website? What is my student’s grade?

  7. How can my student get extra help? • See Mrs. Cohen during the school day (4th, 5th, 6th, 9th) • Make an appointment with Mrs. Cohen before/after school • Resource Room • Email Mrs. Cohen • Talk with your student about the class • Encourage your child to come in for help when needed What can I do to help my student?

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