"My students and I love using the Science Outside case studies to explore fascinating, real-world applications of the content we cover in AP Environmental Science. The case studies are well-aligned with both the topics and skills covered on the AP exam, but without feeling like a mere repackaging of the Course and Exam Description. The problems and solutions the case studies present are thought-provoking, and it’s enjoyable to hear students wrestle with them. Students gain practice with FRQ writing skills while also engaging in lively debates about real ecological and conservation challenges. The case studies cover a wide range of topics, making them excellent for helping students draw on knowledge from various units within the course to develop solutions—a skill they’ll need on the FRQ section of the exam and in many college and career settings in the future."