1. Welcome to Mrs. Wynne’s AP Biology

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

3. 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!

4. 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!

5. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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!!

12. 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

13. 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

14. AP Biology
Any Questions?
Adapted from Massengale’s Website