1. Welcome to AP Biology Cheryl Lenz Room 1012 Period 1, 4, 5 & 6

2. Course Goals To focus on depth of understanding and scientific inquiry To learn biological concepts (equivalent to those in a first year college biology course) To prepare for AP Biology Exam in May

3. 4 Big Ideas BIG IDEA 1: The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life. BIG IDEA 2: Biological systems utilize energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain homeostasis. BIG IDEA 3: Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes. BIG IDEA 4: Biological systems interact, and these interactions possess complex properties.

4. 7 Science Practices 1. Use representations and models to communicate scientific phenomena and solve scientific problems 2: Use mathematics appropriately 3: Engage in scientific questioning to extend thinking or to guide investigations within the context of the AP course.

5. 4: Plan and implement data collection strategies appropriate to a particular scientific question 5: Perform data analysis and evaluation of evidence 6: Work with scientific explanations and theories. 7: Connect and relate knowledge across various scales, concepts and representations in and across domains

6. Inquiry Labs ~25% of class time will be spent on labs More student driven labs: Guided inquiry – teacher presented question, students design & select procedures Open inquiry – student generated question, students design & select procedures Traditional labs will also be included

7. Diffusion Inquiry Lab

10. AP Biology Exam: 5/11/15

11. Campbell Textbook 40 chapters Study Guide for AP Test (recommended, but not required): Preparing for the Biology AP exam, 2014 edition By Fred & Theresa Holtzclaw See my webpage - AP Bio test review – for ordering information

12. Unit Calendar

13. Quiz grading Quizzes may not be made up If quiz is missed due to excused absence, the percent earned on the unit test will be the percent the student receives for the quiz.

14. Grades Weighting: ◦ Homework/Classwork10% ◦ Labs/Projects25% ◦ Tests & Quizzes45% ◦ Final Exam20% ◦ Class grade is independent of AP Biology exam score

15. Make up work Make up work – is only available for excused absences Students need to ask me for makeup work upon returning to class

16. AP Biology Materials ◦ Students are to keep the entire year’s work. Current materials should be brought to school, other materials are to be stored at home ◦ The year’s materials will be used as a study tool for the AP Biology test

17. Contact Information Email is the best way to reach me Clenz@lgsuhsd.org

18. Webpage access Parent webpage - Lenzapbio.wikispaces.com Can find address at Saratoga High School website > Staff >Department> Science > Lenz, Cheryl Look for 2014-15 information - Students can log onto Canvas

19. Availability to students I teach 1 st, 4-6 th periods I am available during tutorials, or by appt. at lunch

20. Student Success in AP Biology Have a quiet structured study time ◦ - don’t multitask Work on AP Biology every night, keep up with the reading Keep reviewing the material ◦ flash cards ◦ Study groups Get help (the earlier the better)