1. Look over the Grade Conversion chart…. -Only for Tests -Read the first line (I didn’t type that and it will stay the same all year…but DANG teacher I stole this from…)

2. What Have You Gotten Yourself Into? An Introduction to AP Biology

3. This is a college level course I expect you to: I expect you to: Understand that this class will be taught as if it were a college course. This means that all material that you are responsible for learning will not be presented in class and that it is your personal responsibility to complete outside assignments in order to address limitations of class time. Understand that this class will be taught as if it were a college course. This means that all material that you are responsible for learning will not be presented in class and that it is your personal responsibility to complete outside assignments in order to address limitations of class time. Complete all assignments on time. Getting behind in this course will cause you to be unable to move forward with material that builds upon itself. This is your responsibility. Complete all assignments on time. Getting behind in this course will cause you to be unable to move forward with material that builds upon itself. This is your responsibility. Come to me for questions and clarification. Come to me for questions and clarification.

4. College Level Course You can expect that: You can expect that: I will give you assignments that will assist with understanding and remembering key concepts. I will give you assignments that will assist with understanding and remembering key concepts. I will guide you through difficult concepts with examples, demonstrations, labs, etc. I will guide you through difficult concepts with examples, demonstrations, labs, etc. You will be presented with current, updated information that is being taught at the university level You will be presented with current, updated information that is being taught at the university level I will prepare you to pass the AP exam I will prepare you to pass the AP exam

5. The Curriculum You will have homework such as: You will have homework such as: Reading and Preparation for quizzes Reading and Preparation for quizzes Pre-Lab Activities Pre-Lab Activities Post-Lab Reports Post-Lab Reports Viewing of videos and reflection of ideas Viewing of videos and reflection of ideas Review of Notes Review of Notes We will frequently analyze and practice free response and multiple choice questions We will frequently analyze and practice free response and multiple choice questions 3 to 4 summatives per 6 weeks 3 to 4 summatives per 6 weeks

6. The 4 Big Ideas of Modern Biology 1. The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life. 2. Biological systems utilize energy and molecular building blocks to grow, reproduce, and maintain homeostasis 3. Living systems retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes. 4. Biological systems interact, and these interactions possess complex properties.

7. AP Exam Mid-May Mid-May 3 Hours long (broken into two sections) 3 Hours long (broken into two sections) Multiple Choice (63 MC Questions, 6 Griddables) Multiple Choice (63 MC Questions, 6 Griddables) - 90 minutes, 50% of your score - 90 minutes, 50% of your score Free Response (2 Long FR, 6 Short FR) Free Response (2 Long FR, 6 Short FR) - 10 minute reading and prep time - 10 minute reading and prep time - 80 minutes to write, 50% of your score - 80 minutes to write, 50% of your score