1. Advanced Studies Night January 23, 2014
AP Science Courses
Advanced Studies Night
January 23, 2014

2. Contact Information
Teacher
Course
Phone Extension
Melissa Smith
AP Biology, Science Dept Chair
101422
Jeremy Howard
AP Physics 1/C
100486
David Hailes
AP Physics 1
100485
Amanda Ostrosky
AP Environmental Science
100416
Webb, Chris
100197
Amanda Colavito
AP Chemistry
100494

3. Characteristics of Successful AP Science Students
High grades in previous science and/or math courses
Recommended by science teacher
Strong work ethic
Motivated
Independent learner
Able to devote at least one hour/night to studying
Able to apply content, not just memorize

4. AP Biology
Prerequisites – Honors Biology, Chemistry (preferably Honors)
Exam consists of 55 multiple choice questions, 5 numerical grid-in questions, 2 multi-part free response questions (1 lab-based), and 7 single-part free response questions
Curriculum based on 4 “Big Ideas” in biology
Course requires 25% laboratory experiences, including 8-12 in-depth, inquiry-based labs

5. AP Chemistry Prerequisite – Honors Chemistry
Higher level math strongly recommended
Exam consists of 60 multiple choice and 7 free response questions (3 requiring calculations)
Focus on inquiry-based learning of essential concepts:  Matter, chemical & physical properties, atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, thermodynamics
16 guided-inquiry labs that give students opportunities to explore chemical concepts, answer questions of interest, and learn correct lab techniques and safety procedures

6. AP Environmental Science
Prerequisites – Honors Biology, Chemistry (preferably Honors)
AP Exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions and 4 free response questions
Takes an interdisciplinary approach to examine different aspects of the environment as well as human impact
Includes inquiry-based labs as well as other learning activities to enhance the curriculum

7. AP Physics 1 Prerequisites – Math III or higher
“ All science is physics. Everything else is stamp collecting.”
--Rutherford
Prerequisites – Math III or higher
Similar to a 1st semester algebra-based college physics course
Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound.
More than 40 hours of lab work

8. AP Physics C-Mechanics
Prerequisites – Calculus and a previous physics course
Similar to a 1st semester calculus-based college physics course
Kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation
More than 40 hours of lab work

9. Questions?
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