AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCI
Wastewater Treatment
Examine the physical, biological, and chemical stages of sewage treatment. Understand the role of aeration and activated sludge in reducing biological oxygen demand (BOD).
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCI
Drinking Water Treatment
Step through the municipal drinking water purification process. Observe coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCI
Biomagnification Simulator
Introduce a trace amount of a persistent toxin like DDT into an aquatic ecosystem and watch as the concentration multiplies exponentially up the food chain to the apex predator.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCI
LD50 Toxicity Curve
Analyze dose-response sigmoidal curves to determine the Lethal Dose 50% (LD50) of various chemical toxins. Understand acute toxicity and threshold levels.