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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
BIOLOGY
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Taught at college level within high school
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National Standard outlined by College Board, rigorous
course of study.
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Advanced Placement Biology Exam
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1 Quality Point at PHS
College credit– Up to 8 credits (Bio 1, Bio 2 and Lab)
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Instructor
Andrea Wise
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National Board Certified
The Ohio State University-Science Education
B.S.
U of Texas Health Science Center –
Physiology M.S.
20+ Years Science Ed—San Antonio and
Charlotte
2 Years—Science Facilitator, Peace Corps
South Africa
 TRAVEL,
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Belize—Rainforest Ecology
Princeton—Reproduction & Development
Texas A & M--Biotechnology
UTSA—Neuroscience
EF Tour – Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
- Galapagos Islands
This summer—England and France!
Information meeting
7 pm
Thursday, October 1
Fletcher School
8500 Sardis Rd
Clubs
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Sponsor Environmental Club
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Help Coach Science Olympiad
College Level Textbook
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Biology 9TH Edition, Campbell
Extensive Reading Assignments
Detailed Illustrations
Resources for AP Biology
 Online
Lab Manual
 Mastering Biology Website
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interactive website
 Pearson
AP Test Review Book on
loan
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(can be purchased for $14.97 + shipping)
Resources for AP
Calendar for advanced planning
 Study Guides
 Web site: Mastering Biology
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 http://www.masteringbiology.com/
Review Sessions Prior to some tests
 Schoology- Online Discussion Forum
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Some Activities/ Labs
Microarray Simulations
 Genetics of Wisconsin Fast Plants
 Blast Search- Genetics Tool
 Gel Electrophoresis Forensics Activity
 8 or more AP Labs(4 with formal lab
report)
 Individual and Group Presentations
 Cheese Making ?
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Supply Donations
I have eliminated a lab fee by taking
supply donations.
 If you can, take a post-it from the door and
send supplies. (Supplies for next week)
 We will have a Café-Friday if everyone in
class participates.
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Student Responsibility
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Students Monitor Own Progress
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Must keep up on assignments
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Attendance
Crucial to Attend Regularly
-Must see me outside of class to discuss missed
work
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WEB PAGE
From PHS homepage go to Andrea Wise
http://andreawise.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/
At PHS website
Power School
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If you have not logged onto Power School,
do it TONIGHT!!
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If I can help get you started, please ask
me.
England Trip
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Great Summer Opportunity!
Thank You Parents!
There is one variable that sets PHS apart, and it is
not the teachers, it is the FAMILY support.
Your children have been a gift to me