Welcome to Mrs. Wynne’s AP Biology

Handouts Student Discipline sheet Student Info Sheet AP Science Policies Lab Safety Contract Parent-Student Contract Student Welcome Letter Roll call

We’re going to work hard and have fun, So…don’t get too frazzled! AP Biology We’re going to work hard and have fun, So…don’t get too frazzled!

AP Biology 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!

Additional topics Cell phone Potty breaks – ok but leave your phone No food during labs Lunch Seating Keep room clean-push in stools when leaving

AP Biology Supporting 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” 8th ed.

AP Biology is a Laboratory Course Diffusion & Osmosis Enzyme Catalysis Mitosis and Meiosis Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis Cell Respiration Molecular Biology Genetics of Organisms Population Genetics & Evolution Transpiration Physiology of the Circulatory System Animal Behavior Dissolved Oxygen & Primary Productivity

Lab Reports Title Abstract Purpose Hypothesis Experimental Design AP Biology Lab Reports Title Abstract Purpose Hypothesis Experimental Design materials, methods, procedures Data & Graphs Conclusions & Discussion

How do I do well? Exams Essays DO the READING! STAY AWAKE in class. AP Biology 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.

How do I do well? (cont.) Labs Homework & Class work Team work AP Biology How do I do well? (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!!

Sample Honors Biology test question In humans, glucose is kept in balance in the bloodstream in insulin. Which concept does this best illustrate? A. Adaptation B. Metabolism C. Homeostasis D. Organization

Sample AP Bio test question A human kidney filters about 200 liters of blood each day. Approximately two liters of liquid and nutrient waste are excreted as urine. The remaining fluid and dissolved substances are reabsorbed and continue to circulate throughout the body. Antidiuretic (ADH) targets the collecting ducts of the kidney, stimulating the insertion of aquaporins into their plasma membranes and an increased absorption of water. If ADH secretion is inhibited, which of the following would initially result? A. The number of aquaporins would increase in response to the inhibition of ADH B. The person would decrease oral water intake to comopensate for the inhibition of ADH C. Blood filtration would increase to copensate for the lack of aquaporins D. The person would produce greater amounts of dilute urin

AP Biology Any Questions? Adapted from Massengale’s Website