Welcome to AP Biology 2009-2010
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AP Biology Welcome to AP Biology 2009-2010
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Welcome to AP Biology 2009-2010. We’re going to work hard and have fun, So…don’t get too frazzled!. What to expect…. AP Biology is equivalent to a college introductory Biology course for majors 2 semester course with lab Invest your time - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome to AP Biology2009-2010
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We’re going to work hard and have fun,So…don’t get too frazzled!
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What to expect…What to expect…
• AP Biology is equivalent to a college introductory Biology course for majors– 2 semester course with lab
• Invest your time– Expect to spend 5-10 hours each week
working on biology outside of class.– You must do the reading!
• Lecture-based course– We’ll cover a VAST amount of material!
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Supporting ResourcesSupporting Resources
• To help you learn and understand the material, you will have…– lecture slides– lecture review worksheets – chapter study questions– practice MC questions and essays– lots of internet resources – Text:
“Campbell” 7th ed. with an awesome CD
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AP Biology is a Laboratory CourseAP Biology is a Laboratory Course1. Diffusion & Osmosis2. Enzyme Catalysis3. Mitosis and Meiosis4. Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis5. Cell Respiration6. Molecular Biology7. Genetics of Organisms8. Population Genetics & Evolution9. Transpiration10. Physiology of the Circulatory System11. Animal Behavior12. Dissolved Oxygen & Primary Productivity
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Lab ReportsLab Reports
• Title• Abstract• Purpose• Hypothesis• Experimental Design
– materials, methods, procedures
• Data & Graphs• Conclusions & Discussion
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How do I do well?How do I do well?
• Exams– DO the READING!– STAY AWAKE in class.
• Sleep at NIGHT! Eat Breakfast!
– DO the HOMEWORK.– Practice questions at the end of each chapter.– Discuss essays in class. Practice!
• Essays– Based on themes and concepts we learn all year– Answer with concise facts.
• Leave flowery English essays in English class.
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How do I do well? How do I do well? (cont.)(cont.)
• Labs– Lab summary questions– Lab reports– Completed labs raise your grade!!
• Homework & Class work– Chapter study guides– Chapter guided notes (Complete before lecture!)– Extra credit / enrichment work– Completed homework raises your grade!!
• Team work– Study groups are encouraged.– Group quizzes
• Individual responsibility– Do your own work… on time!!
Adapted from Massengale’s Website
