1. AP Biology
Mrs. Soraire

2. Benefits of AP Biology Course
Cutting-edge lab experience
In-depth study of our world
Satisfaction of taking a college level course in high school
Opportunity to earn college credit
Prepare for careers in Agriculture, Biology, Business, Medicine, Pharmacy, etc.

5. Major Themes

7. AP Biology helps you strengthen your lab techniques/skills
Inquiry based labs designed to give you a hands-on look into the scientific world

11. Grading Tests 50% Lab 20% Quizzes/Assignments 20%
Homework/Classwork/Participation 10%
Only 90% of tests are based on class discussion. THERE ARE NO 100s WITHOUT DOING ALL ASSIGNMENTS

12. Extra Credit
Tests: A Quarterly exam will be offered at the end of each marking period and may replace your lowest test grade
Quizzes: Any student with a perfect homework average will have their lowest quiz grade dropped
NO INDIVIDUAL EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN!

13. Sample Unit Format Length: 2 weeks (1 quiz/1 test)
Homework: Prior Knowledge Packet; Chapter Reading; Chapter Questions; completion of in-class assignments
Classwork: Articles, Case studies, labs, activities, worksheets, video clips
Labwork: A combination of mandatory and supplemental labs

14. Other Assignments
POTW: most Mondays a problem of the week is due – see file for dates and assignments
Vocab Quizzes: most Fridays a root word quiz is given – there is a list provided and available on the website