AP Biology Binder and Notebook

LET’S GET STARTED… CoverName Class (AP Biology) Period Teacher (Mrs. Veterane)

TABLE OF CONTENTS Use the first 1-3 pages for the Table of Contents… DATE ACTIVITY PAGE #

Calendars  On the next 2-page spread, tape in Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Calendars.  Turn the page and tape in Q3 and Q4  Every Monday we will complete the week’s calendar  Copy this weeks calendar! Q1 Q2 Start numbering pages in bottom corners while you wait for the next step

Go to the Last 7 Pages Other 2 Pages: Calculations Periodic Table of Elements These are a few of my favorite words…

AP Formulas  Tape in the formulas sheet on the next 2 pages

Last 3 Pages  Tape in the Lab quick check on one page  Tape in the flow chart explanation  On the next page tape in the inquiry labs and the AP exam

3 Ring Notebook Dividers  1. Chemistry of Life (Ch 2-5)  2. Cells (Ch 6-7)  3. Cell Processes: E & Communication (8-12)  4. Genetics (Ch 13-15)  5. Gene to Protein (Ch 16-21)  6. Evolution (Ch 22-25)  7. Anatomy (Ch 43, 45, 48, 49, 50)  8. Biodiversity and Ecology (26-38, 40, 51-56)  9. AP Exam  10. Appendix

Scientific Observation   Scientific Sketching   When you make a sketch of a pillbug, don't just draw an oval with a few squiggly legs - you are expected to do a scientific illustration similar to the sketch of an earthworm below.   Here are some tips for making an accurate sketch (include in your lab report)   Determine the relative proportions (length, width, height as well as lengths of body parts)   Count the number of body segments   Count the number of legs   Locate and label the body parts   Note the overall size of the pillbug