AP Biology 2017-2018 Welcome to our AP Biology Classroom. I am happy you are here. There is a lot to learn in this class so hold on tight, we are going to move fast!
About Me I have 3 boys ages 11, 14 and 16 This is my 8th year at Sun Valley High school and I love it here This is my 6th year teaching AP Biology
Grading Test/Quiz=65% Lab/activities=25% Home work=10%
Book Link You can reach it from my web page or by typing in Mastering biology.com http://www.masteringbiology.com/
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Where can I go to get class information? My web page http://www.pdsd.org//Domain/240 Google Classroom You have to have a PDSD student account to access google classroom. Please have your student show you what we are doing in class https://classroom.google.com/h
Labs, labs and more labs We have to do 8 inquiry based labs this school year Here are a few that we will do
It’s more about the process!
Behavior Lab
Success depends on consistent effort To be successful at this level, it requires consistent work. I tell the students that no homework listed does not mean that there is nothing to do for homework They should be reviewing, reading ahead, studying vocabulary, using mastering biology tutorials, Bozeman science, khan academy regularly. 5 steps to a 5!! Most current edition AP Biology Exam Review Packet
New Study Skills Focus
Classroom supplies needed If you would like to donate supplies to our classroom, we would greatly appreciate it. Paper towels Clorox wipes Tissue boxes THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU
cwiest@pdsd.org Thank you for coming I am looking forward to working with all your children and watching them grow as students. It is always my priority to prepare students for success in what ever future they choose. To provide a strong base for success in college and beyond. My second goal is to prepare them for the college board test in order to give them the best chance at receiving college credit for their efforts. cwiest@pdsd.org