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ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY Taught at college level within high school
National Standard outlined by College Board, rigorous course of study.
Advanced Placement Biology Exam
2 Quality Points at PHS College credit– Up to 8 credits (Bio 1, Bio 2 and Lab)
Instructor Andrea Wise 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 & DevelopmentTexas A & M--BiotechnologyUTSA—NeuroscienceEF Tour – Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
This summer—Galapagos!
Information meeting7 pmThursday, October 2Fletcher School8500 Sardis Rd
College Level Textbook
Biology 9TH Edition, Campbell
Extensive Reading Assignments
Detailed Illustrations
Resources for AP Biology Online Lab Manual Mastering Biology Website
Very interactive website
Pearson AP Test Review Book on loan
(can be purchased for $14.97 + shipping)
Resources for AP
Calendar for advanced planning Study Guides Web site: Mastering Biology
http://www.masteringbiology.com/ Review Sessions Prior to some tests Schoology- Online Discussion Forum
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
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.
Student Responsibility
Students Monitor Own Progress
Must keep up on assignments
Attendance -Crucial to Attend Regularly
-Must see me outside of class to discuss missed work
WEB PAGE
From PHS homepage go to Andrea Wise
http://andreawise.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/
At PHS website
Power School
If you have not logged onto Power School, do it TONIGHT!!
If I can help get you started, please ask me.