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AP Biology (An Introduction)

AP Biology (An Introduction). Mr. Boswell Room 208. Introduction to Mr. Boswell. Background – Mr. Boswell. Philosophy, Biochemistry, & Epidemiology AP Summer Institute (2007, 2008, & 2009) AP Annual Conference (2008) HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Cohort Inaugural Fellow (2008).

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AP Biology (An Introduction)

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  1. AP Biology(An Introduction) Mr. Boswell Room 208

  2. Introduction to Mr. Boswell

  3. Background – Mr. Boswell • Philosophy, Biochemistry, & Epidemiology • AP Summer Institute (2007, 2008, & 2009) • AP Annual Conference (2008) • HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Cohort • Inaugural Fellow (2008)

  4. Workload – Mr. Boswell • Science Club Sponsor • National Science Bowl • Science Olympiad • Biology, Chemistry, & Physics Olympiad • FIRST Tech Robotics Challenge

  5. Workload (Continued) • AP Biology FRQ Reader • Current Funded Grants: • HHMI/ICORE • Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams (pending) • Target Field Trip

  6. Extra Work?

  7. What is a College Level Course? • Student-Driven Learning • Role of teacher is to highlight some important points • Will NOT cover every concept in class • “students are expected to work independently outside the class”

  8. Why is this course Important? • Juan Enriquez • TED Talks (www.ted.com) • http://www.ted.com/talks/juan_enriquez_shares_mindboggling_new_science.html • Cell Generation • Tissue Generation • Robots • Homo Evolutis

  9. Questions on TED Talk 1. Should we expect a speciation event? 2. Why is the “new” human species called Homo Evolutis? 3. When will this occur? 4. What usually drives evolution?

  10. Why this class is difficult… 1. Biology knowledge base is deficient  How many years ago did you take AP Biology? 2. Honors Biology ≠ AP Biology 3. 55 Chapters (1,230 pages) 4. 3 credits vs. 8 credits = 6 course + 2 lab

  11. Why this class not difficult… 1. Clear expectations • Vocabulary & Objectives 2. Information is readily available 3. Course materials are easily accessible 4. Few complicated concepts

  12. Your workload

  13. Review Questions • How many chapters are covered in AP Biology? • Tests count for what percentage of the grade? • What does “college-level course” mean?

  14. Idiosyncracies

  15. Quarter Test • Quarter Test = Replaces 1 test OR 1 quiz • PLEASE NOTE THE “OR” • Miss 1 TEST per quarter, no problem • EXCEPT Test Q101 & Q102 • Miss 2 Tests = 1 ZERO • Miss 1 quiz per quarter, no problem • Miss 2 quizzes = 1 ZERO

  16. Announced Assignments

  17. Academic Integrity • Violation on an Assignment • If copied from a website or other source = ZERO • If copied information from another student • BOTH students = ZERO on assignment • Violation on an In-class Assessment • Removal from AP course • ZERO for grading period

  18. Class Guidelines • Be in your assigned seat & working when the bell rings • Treat everyone in this room with dignity & respect • Follow directions the first time they are given • Follow all procedures & policies as outlined in the Broward County Public Schools handbook

  19. Guideline Infraction Report • Triggered by: • Violation of academic integrity • Class tardiness (Progression) • Sleeping in class (Progression)

  20. Student Responsibility Card • Triggered by: • Absence (excused or not) when assessment is administered • Failure to complete assignment (excused or not) • Tardy submission of announced assignments

  21. Progression 1. Guideline infraction Notice 2. Action Plan • Parental Contact & 60 minute Friday detention 3. Administrative Referral

  22. Paper Heading • Name • AP Bio number • Will be assigned later • Period • Date • When you turned it in, not when it was due • Assignment Title John Smith (0315) Period 3 08/24/09 Homework: Unit 1

  23. Class Discussions • Please participate • More students participating = better discussion • You may be called on to attempt an answer • I want to hear what you have to say • Make all questions and comments relevant to the content discussion • If your question is off topic, write it down and ask it later

  24. Assignment #1 • Diagnostic Tests due by 10:00pm Tonight!!! • Biology: Diagnostic Test – (65 minutes)http://www.quia.com/quiz/1866612.html • Chemistry Diagnostic Test – (18 minutes)http://www.quia.com/quiz/1866615.html • Email completed Student Sheet to: bb@ap-bio.com • Due Wednesday 8/26 • Setup http://www.phschool.com account • Bring in Labeled CD (optional)

  25. Assignment #1 (Page 2) • http://www.ap-bio.com • Student Handbook: Printout, Read, & then Sign • Due Wednesday 8/26 • Rules Sheet (Page 4) • Academic Integrity (Page 5) • Laboratory Safety (Page 6) • Download Handouts – Building Atoms & Molecules • Begin Homework – Unit 1 (Due 9/2) • Begin Basic Info – Chapter 1

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