• Course: Environmental Science
  
• Dates: June 7-10
• Instructor: Nita Ganguly, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge, TN, email - nganguly@ortn.edu - Participant Letter

Dr. Nita Ganguly teaches Biology I (Honors), Human Genetics and AP Environmental Science since its inception at Oak Ridge High School in 1997. She is currently chairperson of the Science Department. She was a member of the AP Environmental Science Development Committee (from 1999-2003) has been a Reader and a Table Reader for the AP Exam Readings. Nita has been a College Board Consultant for 8 years and conducts workshops nationally and internationally in AP Environmental Science, Pre-AP Strategies in Science: Learner Centered classrooms and in AP Vertical Teams in Science. Nita has been recognized for her contribution to Science Education and the AP Program receiving the Siemens Advanced Placement Recognition Award, the Presidential Award for the teaching of Environmental Science and has also been designated a National Leader for the training of AP consultants. She is also a member of the Curriculum Development and Assessment Committee which is working on the revision of the AP Environmental Science course.


• Included:
  
• Materials (Textbooks, Assessment Resources)
  
• Lunch & Snacks
• Emphasis:
• Content development and grading of the AP Examination.
• The use of technology and other curriculum resources.
• Selection and planning of appropriate laboratory and field experiences.