Welcome to Back to School Night AP Biology

AP Biology Syllabus  Ecology  Biochemistry  Energetics and Enzymes  Cells  Transport  Signaling, Stimuli and Response  Photosynthesis and Respiration  Molecular Genetics  Immunity  Mitosis, Meiosis, Embryology  Mendelian Genetics  Evolution

Changes to AP Biology Curriculum OLD  Breadth of knowledge  12 mandatory labs  “Cookbook” labs  Accumulation of facts NEW  Depth of knowledge  Teacher’s choice  STUDENT DESIGNED LABS!  Process oriented

Changes to AP Biology Test OLD  100 multiple choice  4 multipart, mandatory essays NEW  About 60 multiple choice  MATH grid ins  Short answers  Multipart essays

My Philosophy of Teaching and Learning  Student centered, hands-on  Relevant to real life  Emphasis on skills not memorization of facts  Application of math and technology  Create lifelong learners, educated voters  Inspire further scientific study

Grading, Extra Help, Contact Info Grades based on tests, quizzes, labs, lab quizzes. # points obtained # points possible  Afterschool Help: 2:30-3:00 M, T, Th or at lunch by appt.  riverdell.org