1. AP Biology
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!

2. 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

3. Grading
Test/Quiz=65%
Lab/activities=25%
Home work=10%

4. Book Link You can reach it from my web page or by typing in
Mastering biology.com

5. Trouble with Mastering Biology?

6. Where can I go to get class information?
My web page
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

7. Labs, labs and more labs
We have to do 8 inquiry based labs this school year
Here are a few that we will do

8. It’s more about the process!

9. Behavior Lab

10. 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

11. New Study Skills Focus

12. 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

13. 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.