1. Welcome to Back to School Night
AP Biology

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

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

4. Changes to AP Biology Test
OLD
NEW
100 multiple choice
4 multipart, mandatory essays
63 multiple choice
6 MATH grid ins
6 Short answers
2 Multipart essays

5. My Philosophy of Teaching and Learning
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Relevant to real life
Emphasis on skills not memorization of facts
Application of math and technology
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Inspire further scientific study

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