Specifications include, but are not limited to: Content alignment with a significant majority of AP content, and at an appropriate level of rigor and depth for this course. The intent is to adopt one universal set of resources to be used in both AP and Honors Environmental Science courses Produce and submit NIMAS files to the NIMAC Accessibility for students with disabilities Online version, as well as a PDF copy, and/or possibly a hard copy of the text. Integration of 21st Century skills (collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity) Authentic, real-world, integrated materials including a variety of activities and exercises for students to practice (project-based learning, formative and summative assessments)