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AP Biology September 4, 2014 AP BIOLOGY ROOM 309 BULALANG PERIOD 9 TAKE A SEAT. Summer assignment in the BIN please. Detach the signed part of the contract and put it in the BIN. LATE assignments will not be accepted!
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AP Biology Welcome to AP Biology 2013-2014
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AP Biology We’re going to work hard & have fun!
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AP Biology What is AP Biology? 1 st year College Biology course taken by Biology majors… AP Exam in May 11, 2015 (Monday) 8am MAY exempt you from a 1 st year Bio course in college CHECK your colleges of interest!!! CHALLENGING…But Rewarding!
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AP Biology What to Expect… Amazing material to learn about Hard Work A lecture based course…too much to learn in too little time…. Labs, too!--- At the end of every UNIT. 13 mandated labs + dissection (end of the year) Several hours each week outside of class reading, writing, studying…THINKING AP Biology is equivalent to a college Introductory Biology course for majors 2 semester course with lab PROJECTS! per marking period… 3 projects in FALL TERM 1 project in SPRING TERM ------- RESEARCH PAPER
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AP Biology Supporting resources To help you learn & understand the material, you will have… lecture PowerPoints lecture notes sheets practice MC questions & essays Text: Campbell 9 th ed. Supplemental text: Cliff’s AP Biology ME!
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AP Biology AP Biology is a Laboratory course Lab 1: Artificial Selection Lab 2: Mathematical Modeling: Hardy-Weinberg Lab 3: Comparing DNA Sequences to Understand Evolutionary Relationships with BLAST Lab 7: Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis Lab 8: Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation Lab 9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA Lab 4: Diffusion and Osmosis Lab 5: Photosynthesis Lab 6: Cellular Respiration Lab 10: Energy Dynamics Lab 11: Transpiration Lab 12: Fruit Fly Behavior Lab 13: Enzyme Activity Lab 1: Artificial Selection Lab 2: Mathematical Modeling: Hardy-Weinberg Lab 3: Comparing DNA Sequences to Understand Evolutionary Relationships with BLAST Lab 7: Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis Lab 8: Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation Lab 9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA Lab 4: Diffusion and Osmosis Lab 5: Photosynthesis Lab 6: Cellular Respiration Lab 10: Energy Dynamics Lab 11: Transpiration Lab 12: Fruit Fly Behavior Lab 13: Enzyme Activity Lab 14: Fetal Pig Dissection
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AP Biology Lab Work Very long labs. Requires 2 periods or more. If you stay after school, ask for a permission slip for your parents to sign, allowing you to stay after school. ALWAYS follow proper procedure! DEMERITS! Lab partner is very essential. Write your own LAB REPORT.
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AP Biology Materials Required A Binder of your choice will be needed for notes, handouts, homework, etc. Loose leaf is recommended. A calculator will be helpful in certain lab situations. It needn't be fancy, although a square root function will be helpful. Regular pencils and pens are, of course, a must. Colored pencils, markers and/or highlighters are also useful. Goggles – must have them! Not an option! Lab Coat (Wash your own coat and tag it!) Lab Binder (2 inches, 3 ring binder)
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AP Biology Communication I email power point files and handouts. I communicate through EMAIL. Please check your email often. Pupilpath is updated everyday! My office: 305 Free Periods: 1, 2, 5, 8
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AP Biology Course Outline Biochemistry Cells Genetics (hereditary and molecular) Evolution Survey of Life Plants Animal Organ Systems Including Animal Behavior Ecology
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AP Biology Your Grade is Based on… Tests Hard – Designed Like AP Exam, FROM old AP Exams… Mostly UNANNOUNCED…. Classroom tests and Moving Exams (lab) Do Now Quizzes Labs HELP YOUR GRADE Class work / Participation Homework HELPS YOUR GRADE Projects Power point Presentations (Chapters) Research Paper
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AP Biology Remember Basic Classroom Rules/Procedures Turn in stuff ON TIME! Turn-in Bin No MAKE Ups! Unless……. Lab Safety Safety contract Demerits issued for breaking rules. Honor Code
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AP Biology How do I do well… On Tests? DO the READING! STAY AWAKE in class sleep at NIGHT! Eat Breakfast! Don’t ask me if I do these things… DO the HOMEWORK Do the LABS Practice questions at end of chapter. Form study groups!! On Essays? based on themes & concepts we learn all year answer with concise facts leave flowery English essays in English class
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AP Biology How do I do well? (cont.) Labs Do Pre-labs. Do lab reports. Completed labs raise your grade!! Homework & Class work chapter study guides & other assigned work completed homework raises your grade!! Team work study groups are encouraged Choose the best lab partner! Individual responsibility Do your own work… on time!!
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AP Biology 2007-2008 Any Questions?? 1.Write your email ad and your lab partner’s name in the sign in sheet. 2.Follow the format for the LAB BINDER. 3. LAB Binder due FRIDAY with the cover. HOMEWORK: Start reading Chapter 22. Check your email tonight for the powerpoint!
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