GEHRHSD Curriculum Guide 2026-27

Environmental Science Magnet Course Progression

Grades 11-12: AP Environmental Science

5 Credits Prerequisite: Environmental Ecology and Sustainability or the recommendation of the Science Supervisor. Advanced Placement Environmental Science is a third or fourth year elective course for students enrolled in the Cedar Creek Environmental Science Magnet. Students taking Environmental Science will learn to define and provide examples of the basic concepts of ecology and physical geography. Students will learn how the growth of the world’s population and economic growth has altered the environment, including ecological and abiotic systems. Students will understand how changes in the earth’s systems are likely due to human populations. Students will be able to explain how humans can try to mitigate the effects of growing populations and expanding economies through changes in technology, policy, governmental regulations, agreements and incentives. Honors Environmental Sustainability is a third or fourth year elective course for students enrolled in the Cedar Creek Engineering or Environmental Science Magnet. It is a rigorous activity, project, and problem-based course in which students investigate and design solutions to solve real-world challenges related to world food security, renewable energy, and clean drinking water. Students completing BioE will develop an understanding of the scientific and technological foundations for each of the problems. Students apply their knowledge and skills as they use an engineering design process to design and test solutions that help solve these global challenges. Unit topics will include: 1.Biological Engineering for a better tomorrow. 2.Water. 3.Food Security. 4.Renewable Fuels. Grades 11-12: Honors Environmental Sustainability 5 Credits Prerequisite: Honors Principles of Engineering (POE), Environmental Systems and Sustainability, or the recommendation of the Science Supervisor. Biological Engineering will develop students’ thinking skills and prepare them for emerging careers such as genetic engineering, biofuels, and bio manufacturing.