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CHS delves into A.P. Environmental Science

Instructors: Lise Bofinger : I am excited about this opportunity to work with these talented students as we together work through the AP Environmental curriculum. My goal here is to help guide the formation and work of this learning community. As I think back to my primary focus of my undergraduate work, I wonder why it has taken me so long to focus on environmental science.

Jane Voth

Students:

Celia Honigberg: I didn't feel that I had fully squeezed all that I could have out of the biology department at Concord High School. Three credits just wasn't enough, I wanted more. Seriously now, I'm very excited to be working with these two fantastic teachers and this smart group of other students. I enjoy the subject matter but the intellectual conversations and labs will probably be my favorite aspects of this course. My reason for participating is that I wanted a year long ASPish experiance; a experiance where people just love to learn.

Cam Nowack:
I thought I was taking all the best sciences courses our school had to offer last year. . . then this little gem popped up. I just dropped a couple of classes and my credits were a little lower than where I wanted them. I couldn't think of a better way to beef my credits, maintain my opens AND HAVE FUN! As you might rightfully assume I am quite excited for this independent study and everyone involved. The small size and nature of the course should make this always interesting and a great experience. GO APES!



﻿Mark Bernardo (likes parties and coffee) ﻿Why am I here? It's simple: I love science. After taking AP Bio last year, I felt compelled to try to and get an APES independent study going. After a few emails and a lot of help from Ms Voth and Ms Bof, here we are! This is such a great opportunity for me to explore my capabilities as a student, and as a budding scientist. This little conglomerate of people is fantastic, and I don't think there's any other group of minds as capable as this one. I'm looking forward to a great year with all of you!

Emilie Muller Admittedly, science has never been "her thing", but after an eye-opening experience in Ms. Voth's AP Biology class, and 5 weeks taking ecology at the Advanced Studies Program, Emilie found herself aching for more ecological, and environmental knowledge. She is thrilled to have an opportunity to study a diverse field of subject matter with 2 superior teachers, and 4 highly motivated and fun classmates. In her spare time, she enjoys making creative (and delicious) grilled cheese sandwiches, riding her 40 year old Raleigh bicycle, annoying people with puns, listening to Ingrid Michaelson, and, oh yeah, her passion is nordic skiing.

Lindsey Luker

After dragging myself through three years of unengaging science classes, I was ready to throw in the towel and quit science. But I decided to give it one more shot when I heard about AP Environmental Science, and I am glad I did. Our group is bright and energetic, and we can do great things. I admit science is still not my strength (what is an ion?) but I am looking forward to tackling this class. When I am not confused about science, I spend my time playing volleyball, walking my dogs, swimming in various lakes, making Nutella wraps, and Facebook stalking.