1. Welcome to AP Bio
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2. ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY
Taught at college level within high school
National Standard outlined by College Board, rigorous course of study.
Advanced Placement Biology Exam
1 Quality Point at PHS
College credit– Up to 8 credits (Bio 1, Bio 2 and Lab)

3. Instructor Andrea Wise
National Board Certified
The Ohio State University-Science Education B.S.
U of Texas Health Science Center –
Physiology M.S.
20+ Years Science Ed—San Antonio and Charlotte
2 Years—Science Facilitator, Peace Corps South Africa

4. TRAVEL, LEARNING AND TEACHING Belize—Rainforest Ecology
Princeton—Reproduction & Development
Texas A & M--Biotechnology
UTSA—Neuroscience
EF Tour – Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
- Galapagos Islands
WWII Western Front Tour
England, France Germany, Austria

5. Clubs
Sponsor Environmental Club
Help Coach Science Olympiad

6. College Level Textbook
Biology 9TH Edition, Campbell
Mastering Biology online practice
Extensive Reading Assignments
Detailed Illustrations

7. Resources for AP Biology
Online Lab Manual
Mastering Biology Website
Very interactive website
Pearson AP Test Review Book on loan
(can be purchased for $ shipping)

8. Resources for AP Calendar for advanced planning Study Guides
Web site: Mastering Biology
Review Sessions Prior to some tests
Schoology- Online Discussion Forum

9. Some Activities/ Labs Mutations in Tetrahymena
Genetics of Wisconsin Fast Plants
pGLO bacterial transformation
Gel Electrophoresis Forensics Activity
8 or more AP Labs(4 with formal lab report)
Individual and Group Presentations
Food Science

10. Donations to Class
I have eliminated a lab fee by taking small optional donations ($1-2)
I will make a water bath for about $70, avoiding the price of $ at the science supply house
Send with Students -Not Tonight Please!!

11. Student Responsibility
Students Monitor Own Progress
Must keep up on assignments
Attendance
-Crucial to Attend Regularly
-Must see me outside of class to discuss missed work

12. WEB PAGE From PHS homepage go to Andrea Wise
At PHS website

13. Thank You Parents!
There is one variable that sets PHS apart, and it is not the teachers, it is the FAMILY support.
Your children have been a gift to me