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Welcome to Mrs. Wynne ’ s AP Biology

Welcome to Mrs. Wynne's AP Biology class! This comprehensive collection of handouts includes student discipline sheet, info sheet, AP science policies, lab safety contract, and more. Get ready to work hard and have fun while learning the equivalent of a college introductory biology course for majors. Expect a lecture-based course and a vast amount of material to cover. Additional topics, supporting resources, and tips for success are included.

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Welcome to Mrs. Wynne ’ s AP Biology

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  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!

  4. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. Lab Reports • Title • Abstract • Purpose • Hypothesis • Experimental Design • materials, methods, procedures • Data & Graphs • Conclusions & Discussion

  9. How do I do well? • 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.

  10. 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!!

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Any Questions? Adapted from Massengale’s Website

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