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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 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

5. College Level Textbook Biology 9 TH Edition, Campbell Extensive Reading Assignments Detailed Illustrations

6. Resources for AP Biology Online Lab Manual Pearson AP Test Review Book on loan (can be purchased for $14.97 + shipping) Mastering Biology Website  Very interactive website

7. Resources for AP Calendar for advanced planning Study Guides Web site: Mastering Biology  http://www.masteringbiology.com/ http://www.masteringbiology.com/ Review Sessions Prior to some tests Schoology- Online Discussion Forum

8. Some Activities/ Labs Microarray Simulations Genetics of Wisconsin Fast Plants Blast Search- Genetics Tool Gel Electrophoresis Forensics Activity 8 or more AP Labs(4 with formal lab report) Individual and Group Presentations Cheese Making

9. Supply Donations I have eliminated a lab fee by taking supply donations. If you can, take a post-it from the door and send supplies. (supplies for next week) We will have a Café-Friday if everyone in class participates.

10. 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

11. WEB PAGE From PHS homepage go to Andrea Wise http://andreawise.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/ At PHS website

12. Parent Assistant If you have not logged onto parent assistant, do it TONIGHT!! If I can help get you started, please ask me.

13. Clubs Environmental Club Sponsor  Carton Recycling Initiative Science Olympiad Subject Coach  Anatomy and Other Subjects Also EF Tour to Australia, New Zealand and Figi this summer.

14. 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