AP Biology Documents
Below is a google document which will be frequently updated to match students' learning within the textbook Campbell Biology in Focus. The resources will be organized by chapter and enduring understandings, and should be used as resources to compliment initial learning, help review for assessments, and to provide examples of content, ideas and more throughout the course and exam.
docs.google.com/document/d/1TkACAqOOVqNAMUh4mURl3FTygAhAAF5F3E-cOP_zUAs/edit?usp=sharing
docs.google.com/document/d/1TkACAqOOVqNAMUh4mURl3FTygAhAAF5F3E-cOP_zUAs/edit?usp=sharing
Powerpoint slides from class, broken down by unit and week!
Unit 1: Intro to Biology (August 31st-September 9th) docs.google.com/presentation/d/1P8AdVabjh8uFiokzgZIffodq20KsSKC66CIAWH9SJks/edit?usp=sharing
Unit 2: Chemistry and Cells (September 12th- docs.google.com/a/ossu.org/presentation/d/1tUQ27LeadhUMpwqkBYLJf4OLvct454YUCol_R2KJNDk/edit?usp=sharing
Unit 1: Intro to Biology (August 31st-September 9th) docs.google.com/presentation/d/1P8AdVabjh8uFiokzgZIffodq20KsSKC66CIAWH9SJks/edit?usp=sharing
Unit 2: Chemistry and Cells (September 12th- docs.google.com/a/ossu.org/presentation/d/1tUQ27LeadhUMpwqkBYLJf4OLvct454YUCol_R2KJNDk/edit?usp=sharing
Classroom Syllabi Outline (What did we do?)
Below is a Google Document that will be updated every class, to help students catch up on missing work, review content and learning experiences, as well as place to provide structure and help guide organization for students' work and understanding of AP Biology's curriculum and content. Links to handouts, classroom notes, powerpoints, and more will be linked within the class agenda column when possible (also can be shared via google drive).
docs.google.com/a/ossu.org/document/d/10q6C22qFwR4cg9_JfFiFVfCZwCCWiWwWiYmUsDwUX0s/edit?usp=sharing
Below is a Google Document that will be updated every class, to help students catch up on missing work, review content and learning experiences, as well as place to provide structure and help guide organization for students' work and understanding of AP Biology's curriculum and content. Links to handouts, classroom notes, powerpoints, and more will be linked within the class agenda column when possible (also can be shared via google drive).
docs.google.com/a/ossu.org/document/d/10q6C22qFwR4cg9_JfFiFVfCZwCCWiWwWiYmUsDwUX0s/edit?usp=sharing
Cornell Guided Note Sheets for Biology:
Below is a link to a blank document for AP Students to outline and summarize chapters from the textbook "Campbell Biology in Focus" 1st edition. Students need to make a copy of the blank document before starting their notes.
docs.google.com/a/ossu.org/document/d/1LDJAH2dGXikR9LUTWDwkzSCR9RP6HOVxR1w7u_r26Ps/edit?usp=sharing
The expectation for the notes are:
Expectations for AP Biology will be roughly 1-2 chapters per 5 classes. Some chapters will be discussed longer than others, depending on learning assignments and corresponding labs.
Some resources on reading biology or there scientific texts/articles:
Below is a link to a blank document for AP Students to outline and summarize chapters from the textbook "Campbell Biology in Focus" 1st edition. Students need to make a copy of the blank document before starting their notes.
docs.google.com/a/ossu.org/document/d/1LDJAH2dGXikR9LUTWDwkzSCR9RP6HOVxR1w7u_r26Ps/edit?usp=sharing
The expectation for the notes are:
- Each chapter's main ideas and key words will be broken down or defined in a series of organized bullet points.
- In the adjacent column, students will organize questions and confusing ideas to help them prepare for class.
- Students will create a short figure caption for major figures, charts or pictures throughout the text.
- A brief summary will be written, using key words and ideas, to help create a greater sense of understanding at the completion of the notes.
Expectations for AP Biology will be roughly 1-2 chapters per 5 classes. Some chapters will be discussed longer than others, depending on learning assignments and corresponding labs.
Some resources on reading biology or there scientific texts/articles:
- www.dominican.edu/academics/advising/how-to-read-a-science-text (please do not highlight in textbooks!)
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgVjmFSx7rg Some great ideas for going about reading in our textbooks! And yes, we need to do the writings!
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL0pqJeE4_w Active Reading Tips and Systems!