- You can begin preparing for a successful year in AP Biology by completing the following by the first day of school:
- While this should be your first stop for all things AP Biology as it stays updated weekly, I use Google Classroom as a repository for the whole year. Join the class with the code: jvrckdsz.
- Review the syllabus, policies and procedures, safety contract, and honor code. You'll receive a hard copy to take home and sign with your parent/guardian, but if you understand expectations before coming to class, it will help!
- We start the first day of school with one of the AP Biology recommended labs on Animal Behavior. Review the video and lab document linked here. You'll receive a paper copy the first day of class, so no need to print it at home.
- You need a composition or spiral notebook for various in-class activities AND a sketchbook for One Page Wonders. Please bring the daily notebook to class on Monday. The sketchbook you'll need by Wednesday.
- You'll see in the syllabus that I teach a flipped classroom. You'll watch video lectures at home using Edpuzzle and we'll engage with the content through a variety of activities in class. You can start watching Unit 8 videos here. All videos should be watched before the MCQ unit test, which means by 11:59 pm Monday, September 7. There are 7 videos in this unit.
- Complete this survey by 11:59 pm Thursday, August 27.
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Weekly Schedule
This Week:
Monday, August 24:
In Class: Warm ups. Distribute paperwork to be signed. Review recommended lab requirements (notebook information and Quia quiz). Observe pillbugs, make sketch, and plan for lab procedure tomorrow.
Homework: Take the AP Bio Lab 12 Pre-Quiz (found below) by 11:59 pm tonight. Gather supplies needed for part B.
Tuesday, August 25:
In Class: Conduct Lab 12 (both parts A and B).
Homework: Complete questions and graph on Lab 12. This packet is due Friday. Have parents/guardians sign paperwork; due Friday.
Wednesday, August 26:
In Class: Warm ups. Discuss Lab 12. Introduce CERs with Abe's in notebook. Introduce nutrient cycle options and decide on one project for the table group. Complete the form.
Homework: Get paperwork signed for Friday. Collect 10-12 pictures for your own slide.
Thursday, August 27:
In Class: Warm ups. Work on the cycle project with your table group. Receive your take home FRQ exam for Unit 8.
Homework: Bring sketchbook to class tomorrow. Signed papers and Lab 12 are due tomorrow. CER pictures/slide due Monday. Cycle projects are due Wednesday next week.
Friday, August 28:
In Class: Signed papers and Lab 12 are due. Warm ups. Set up Wonders book and discuss how to complete Unit 8 Wonders. Work on the cycle project, if there's time.
Homework: Work on CER pictures/slide (due Monday), cycle project (due Wednesday), and Unit 8 Wonders (due Thursday, September 10).
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