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Transcript of 2007-2008 Welcome to AP Biology. Were going to work hard and have fun!!
2007-2008
Welcome to AP Biology
We’re going to work hard and have fun!!
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 A lot of material to cover in too little time
Supporting resources
To help you learn & understand the material, you will have… Lecture slides posted on the class website
www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/melaniejohnson/ Guided reading/lecture worksheets Chapter study questions Practice MC questions and essays Text: Solomon 6th ed. w/ CD AP Test prep workbook
AP Biology is a Laboratory Course
Lab Reports
Title Purpose (question)HypothesisExperimental Design TableProcedure Flow ChargData presented in graph/chart formatConclusionsAnalysis
How do I do well?
Exams Practice questions at the end of chapter Practice questions on CD Practice questions on book website
http://www.brookscole.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&product_isbn_issn=0534492762&discipline_number=507
Essays Based on themes & concepts Answer with concise facts
How do I do well? (cont.)
Labs Lab reports Lab quizzes
Homework & Class work Guided reading/lecture worksheets and study guides Completed work raises your grade!!
Team work Study groups are encouraged
Individual responsibility Do your work on time!!
ANY QUESTIONS???