APES UNIT 4 Keyword Flashcard

Like any standardized test, the AP Environmental Science Exam is loaded with vocabulary words that may be confusing to a majority of students. Unfortunately, without a grasp of the key vocabulary, students are likely to underperform on this vocabulary and literacy-heavy exam. Annotation strategies like keyword identification can improve a student's understanding of multiple choice and short response questions and lead to an increased score overall.

Textbook and Google definitions are often confusing for many students, including struggling readers, as I have found with my own students. To combat this, I have created flashcards that feature key vocabulary terms from Unit 4 of the CED as well as related keywords.

• each flashcard has a single vocabulary term in the center
• vocabulary terms have related keywords (not definitions) around the card
• some vocabulary terms contain examples or diagrams in purple

These cards can be printed on paper or card stock and laminated using credit card-sized thermal lamination pouches if desired. In addition, a clear "cover card" can be created for students to cover up the word or the keywords for self-assessment.

NOTE: If you purchase this flashcard set and find a vocabulary term that was omitted, please send me a message so I can update the list and I will notify you via TPT. Thank you.