1. Welcome to Mount Si High School’s Curriculum Night Please sign in….
Advanced Placement Biology
College in the High School- Biology 160/162
Andrew Rapin
Room 124

2. This presentation is on the
AP Biology Weebly site:
Go to home page/Parent’s site/Open house

3. AP Biology- Biology 160/164

5. Parent information - College in the High School and AP program.
Option #1: AP Biology
You are currently enrolled in this class.  In order to earn college credit, you must pay for and take the AP Biology test at the end of the course.  Scores of a 3 or better may earn college credit depending on the school to which you are applying. Check with the university(ies) that you are applying to- to make sure that they accept AP scores for credit and to see what their credit transfer policy is.
Option #2: College in the High School
In this new option, by completing our course at MSHS, you are able to also enroll and receive credit from Bellevue College (BC) for two of their courses.  While you do not need to take the AP test to earn this credit, the credit is limited to schools that will accept transfer credits from Bellevue College.  

6. Same curriculum and academic rigor for both programs
AP Biology
College in the High School 160/162
PRO’s:
Nationally standardized Program
Low cost - $93 per test
Allows you to claim designations like AP Scholar With Distinction.
Is set as the “benchmark” of success for our class.
CON’S:
You need to pass the AP test in order to have a chance at earning credit.  4’s and 5’s on the test will likely earn credit.  3’s might earn credit.  2’s and 1’s will not.
You should still check to make sure that your school accepts AP scores for credit and what their credit transfer policy is.
Cheaper in the short-term than College in the High School.
Accepted throughout Washington state, wherever BC transfer credits are accepted.
Greatly reduced tuition cost at BC - $200 per semester vs. $500 per semester. No textbook fees. Transportation cost is considerably less.
No need to take the AP test in order to receive credit.  The grade you get in the course is the grade reported on your BC College transcript.
You can get TWELVE BC credits for completing the Bio 160/162 sequence. Class is transcripted as a BC college class.
Your credits may not be accepted outside of Washington state - check your school.
Because your grade is transcripted as a Bellevue College class it begins your permanent college record.
Up front cost is higher - $200 - $400 vs. $93.
Same curriculum and academic rigor for both programs

7. Course goals: Course Goals:
To increase my students’ biological literacy – (i.e. increase their awareness and understanding of this subject from a thematic and conceptual framework- instead of just factual).
To challenge my students as a critical, analytical and creative thinker.
To hone my students’ reading comprehension, studying and scientific writing skills.
To acquaint my students with biological laboratory procedures and techniques.
College prep.

8. Biology’s “big ideas” The Emphasis is on Science Practices
Big Idea 1: Evolution The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life.
Big Idea 2: Cellular Processes: Energy and Communication Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis.
Big Idea 3: Genetics and Information Transfer Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes.
Big Idea 4: Interactions Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties.
The Emphasis is on Science Practices

9. AP Biology Exam
Scoring well on the AP exam can lead to college credit
Last year about 80% of the students who took the AP exam received a 3,4 or 5.

10. AP Biology Big Ideas and associated labs.
Big Idea 1: Evolution 
Lab 1: Artificial Selection 
Lab 2: Mathematical Modeling: Hardy-Weinberg
Lab 3: Comparing DNA Sequences to Understand Evolutionary Relationships with BLAST 
Big Idea 3: Genetics and Information Transfer
Lab 7: Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis
Lab 8: Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation
Lab 9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA 
Big Idea 2: Cellular Processes: Energy and Communication 
Lab 4: Diffusion and Osmosis 
Lab 5: Photosynthesis 
Lab 6: Cellular Respiration 
Big Idea 4: Interactions 
Lab 10: Energy Dynamics 
Lab 11: Transpiration 
Lab 12: Fruit Fly Behavior 
Lab 13: Enzyme Activity 

12. Students get hands-on lab experience at UW health Science Center

13. Applied ecology- students assist in the fall with an on-going subalpine meadow restoration project at Snow Lake. Lessons learned in the classroom are applied in the field.

14. After the AP Exam students teach forest ecology to 3rd grade students from Fall City Elementary School

15. Contact information
AP Biology Weebly site

16. Welcome to Mount Si High School’s Open House Please sign in….
Integrated Inquiry Science II
Andrew Rapin
Room 124

17. This presentation is on the
IIS2 Weebly site:

18. Integrated Inquiry Science-level II
is the second of a two-year program that will introduce our students to the core concepts in inquiry through the physical, life and earth-space sciences.
this curriculum will help engage our students across the disciplines in relevant contexts that explore the national (NGSS) and WA state science standards.

20. Attributes of BSCS curriculum:
Rigorous, standards based on WA State and /NGSS standards.
Inquiry as overarching pedagogy
Multidisciplinary science content
Student-centered activities
Opportunities for structured and open inquiry in relevant contexts
Opportunities for students to design and conduct their own investigations
Opportunities for students to consider recent research
A constructivist, student centered approach
The use of sense-making and literacy strategies to help students monitor their own learning
The integration of mathematics
The use of chapter organizers and science notebooks
The BSCS 5E Instructional Model
A collaborative learning environment

21. Inquiry-based learning- the 5 E’s “learning cycle”
Engagement
Object, event or question used to engage students.
Connections facilitated between what students know and can do.
Exploration
Objects and phenomena are explored.
Hands-on activities, with guidance.
Explanation
Students explain their understanding of concepts and processes.
New concepts and skills are introduced as conceptual clarity and cohesion are sought.
Elaboration
Activities allow students to apply concepts in contexts, and build on or extend understanding and skill.
Evaluation
Students assess their knowledge, skills and abilities. Activities permit evaluation of student development and lesson effectiveness.

22. Overarching goals of this course
To increase my students’ scientific literacy – (i.e. build a strong conceptual framework of major concepts and processes as related to the life, physical and earth sciences).
To challenge my students as a critical, analytical and creative thinker- and to develop the habits of mind that are associates with these skills.
To help my students learn how to monitor their own progress in problem solving and thinking.
To improve and hone my students’ written and verbal communication skills.
To prepare students for the End of Course Exam (EOC) in Biology and for elective science courses offered.

23. Syllabus- Grade categories
Assessments
60 %
Quizzes, Tests and Special Projects.
Daily work/science notebook
30 %
Discussion: Whole class, small group and/or individual work. Reading: individual or partner reading, note-taking content and organization.
Comprehensive Final Exam
10%
Semester final exams will cover material from entire semester.

24. BSCS Chapters explored this year
Chapter 1: Science as a process
Chapter 13: Time for change
Chapter 6: Exploring change
Chapter 7: Tracking traits
Chapter 8: Instructions for life
Chapter 14: Population interactions
Chapter 15: Earth’s capacity

25. Science Electives: Chemistry/AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science
Physics/AP Physics B/AP Physics C
AP Biology/College in the High School Bio 160/162 (through Bellevue College).
Oceanography
Astronomy/U.W. Astronomy
Human anatomy and physiology

26. Should you expect to see your son/daughter doing homework for this class?
Yes!!
Homework/reviewing: about 20 minutes (at least) per day.

27. Some useful resources you might consider:
Skyward- online grades. This on-line resource provides a transparent system that shows student progress in class, assignments turned in/not turned in and performance on class projects and quizzes and exams).
Integrated Inquiry Science Weebly Site, which provides the following resources:
Class syllabus and expectations
Daily blog
Class announcements/assignments
Parent’s corner (recommend resources on how parents can help cultivate an interest in the sciences in their son/daughter and how you can learn more about current research findings about how students learn).
State standards for science and about the Biology EOC Exam- which improved by 10% over the last year!!

28. Welcome to Mount Si High School’s Open House Please sign in….
Integrated Inquiry Science II- period 6
Andrew Rapin
Room 124

29. This presentation is on the
IIS2 Weebly site:
Go to home page and click on Parent’s site tab

30. Integrated Inquiry Science-level II
is a two-year program that will introduce our students to the core concepts in inquiry through the physical, life and earth-space sciences.
this curriculum will help engage our students across the disciplines in relevant contexts that explore the national (NGSS) and WA state science standards.

32. Attributes of BSCS curriculum:
Rigorous, standards based on WA State and /NGSS standards.
Inquiry as overarching pedagogy
Multidisciplinary science content
Student-centered activities
Opportunities for structured and open inquiry in relevant contexts
Opportunities for students to design and conduct their own investigations
Opportunities for students to consider recent research
A constructivist, student centered approach
The use of sense-making and literacy strategies to help students monitor their own learning
The integration of mathematics
The use of chapter organizers and science notebooks
The BSCS 5E Instructional Model
A collaborative learning environment

33. Syllabus- Grade categories
Assessments
60 %
Quizzes, Tests and Special Projects.
Daily work/science notebook
30 %
Discussion: Whole class, small group and/or individual work. Reading: individual or partner reading, note-taking content and organization.
Comprehensive Final Exam
10%
Semester final exams will cover material from entire semester.

34. BSCS Chapters explored this year
Chapter 1: Science as a process
Chapter 6: Exploring change
Chapter 7: Tracking traits
Chapter 8: Instructions for life
Chapter 14: Population interactions
Chapter 15: Earth’s capacity

35. Science Electives: Environmental Science Oceanography Astronomy
Human anatomy and physiology
horticulture

36. Some useful resources you might consider:
Skyward- online grades. This on-line resource provides a transparent system that shows student progress in class, assignments turned in/not turned in and performance on class projects and quizzes and exams).
Integrated Inquiry Science Weebly Site, which provides the following resources:
Class syllabus and expectations
Daily blog
Class announcements/assignments
Parent’s corner (recommend resources on how parents can help cultivate an interest in the sciences in their son/daughter and how you can learn more about current research findings about how students learn).
State standards for science and about the Biology EOC Exam-!!