Welcome to Mrs. Wynne’s
AP Biology
AP Biology
Handouts
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Student Discipline sheet
Student Info Sheet
AP Science Policies
Lab Safety Contract
Parent-Student Contract
Student Welcome Letter
• Roll call
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We’re going to work hard and have fun,
So…don’t get too frazzled!
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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!
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Additional topics
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Cell phone
Potty breaks – ok but leave your phone
No food during labs
Lunch
Seating
Keep room clean-push in stools when
leaving
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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.
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AP Biology is a Laboratory Course
1. Diffusion & Osmosis
2. Enzyme Catalysis
3. Mitosis and Meiosis
4. Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis
5. Cell Respiration
6. Molecular Biology
7. Genetics of Organisms
8. Population Genetics & Evolution
9. Transpiration
10. Physiology of the Circulatory System
11. Animal Behavior
12. Dissolved Oxygen & Primary Productivity
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Lab Reports
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Title
Abstract
Purpose
Hypothesis
Experimental Design
– materials, methods, procedures
• Data & Graphs
• Conclusions & Discussion
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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.
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How do I do well? (cont.)
• Labs
– Lab summary questions
– Lab reports
– Completed labs raise your grade!!
• Homework & Class work
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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!!
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Sample Honors Biology test
question
• In humans, glucose is kept in balance in
the bloodstream in insulin. Which concept
does this best illustrate?
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A. Adaptation
B. Metabolism
C. Homeostasis
D. Organization
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Sample AP Bio test question
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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.
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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
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Adapted from Massengale’s Website