For the last twenty years, Dr. Marian DeWane has been teaching AP chemistry, honors chemistry, AP Environmental Science and AP Physics at Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho. For Centennial, she is also the head coach of the Varsity Men’s and Women’s Tennis Team, and Head Coach of the Science and Math Quiz Bowl Team.
She has been Teacher of the Year and has her National Board Certification in Chemistry. She has been chosen as a Presidential Scholar teacher in 2001, 2004 and 2009. She has been involved with the College Board for ten years as a consultant. Marian is involved in the grading of the AP Chemistry exam and has been a grader, table leader, and a question leader. For the College Board, she has been editor and author of the Special Focus Series in Chemistry including Topics in Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, Acids and Bases and was an author for Bonding Theory.
She is a Leadership Trainer for AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Vertical Teams in Science, and Pre-AP Topics in Science. Marian authored the PreAP Vertical teams in Science Workshop for the College Board. She has also authored six teachers manuals for McGraw-Hill and reviewed many texts and review books for other companies. She has also been involved in writing questions for the AP Chemistry exam, the Georgia State Exit Exams, the ACS Chemistry Olympiad and the ACS Advanced Exam.
PHOENIX DESERT AP* SUMMER INSTITUTE - PHOENIX SESSION
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Presenter:
Dr. Marian DeWane
AP* ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Hello and welcome to AP* Environmental Science (APES). This is an exciting course and I feel it should be a requirement of all high school students! One hope for our own students is that they become global citizens who will guide us in the future to sustainability, A big goal I know!
No matter where you live, there are opportunities for your students to get involved in environmental projects. I attribute service learning as an important reason for the success of my students. Students not only learn but are very engaged in these activities and will be able to discuss issues on the AP* exam. My focus is not on memorizing facts but on creating students who are critical thinkers and problem solvers.
During the course, you will have opportunities to discuss strategies to help your students be successful and be able to research opportunities in your area in which to involve your students.
I look forward to working together to create a dynamic learning community!
Marian, DeWane. ED
CLASS SYLLABUS
MONDAY AM: Overview of Setting up a Course: Curricular Requirements
What is AP*ES?
Pacing and where to get help
The AP* Test
MONDAY PM:
History of the Environmental Movement
Content to cover and labs
TUESDAY AM: Earth Systems, Global Change. and Resources
Content to cover and labs
TUESDAY PM: Field Trip (to be decided)
WEDNESDAY AM: Land, Water Use, Energy Resources and Consumption
