About AP Biology
The AP Biology course is designed to develop
advanced inquiry and reasoning skills and connecting concepts in and across
domains. Topics from molecules, organelles, cells, metabolism, genetics,
molecular biology, evolution, anatomy, physiology to ecology will be covered.
Throughout the year, you will be engaging in science practices that
capture important aspects of the work that scientists engage in.
The key concepts and related content that define the revised AP Biology
course and exam are organized around a few underlying principles called the big
ideas:
Big Idea 1: Evolution
The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life.
The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life.
Big Idea 2: Cellular Processes
Energy and Communication Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis.
Energy and Communication Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis.
Big Idea 3: Genetics and Information
Transfer Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes.
Transfer Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes.
Big Idea 4: Interactions
Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties.
Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties.
Grading Policy
Grades are based on the percentage of points
earned on assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, notebooks and learning
journals. 100% - 90% = A, 89% - 80% = B, 79% - 70% = C, 69% - 60% =
D, 59% or below = F
Tests and Quizzes
Tests will be given out periodically. The
students will receive notice of the test one week in advance. If a
student must miss an exam for any reason it is the responsibility of the
student to notify me in advance and make arrangements with me to make-up the
test. Make up tests are only given after school to allow enough time to
complete the test! Quizzes will be given at random and may be
announced.
Assignments
It is expected that all students must complete
all assignments in order to enhance and reinforce their learning
experience. Assignments include homework and classroom work. It is the
responsibility of the student to turn in all assignments on their due dates.
Lab Reports
As part of the AP Biology curriculum, it is very
important that students are present during lab work. By performing the
experiments and analyzing data, the students will be fine tuning the science
practices. Lab reports are major point assignments in this course.
Late Work Policy
If for any reason the student fails to turn
in work on the due date, the student will have three days to turn it in from
the due date. Each late day will cost the student points on the
assignment. After the third date, the assignment will be an automatic
zero.
Participation / Attendance
In order for students to be successful,
they must attend class! Participation points are given to those students who
come to class prepared and behave, as well as involve themselves in the
discussion of the topic being discussed.
Classroom Rules
In addition to school and district policies,
students must follow classroom rules in order to ensure a safe learning
environment that is geared towards student success.
Be Respectful!
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Be Responsible!
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Be Safe!
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Be Academically Engaged!
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1. Electronics must be put away before
entering class.
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2. Be in your seat by the time the tardy bell
rings and begin on the bell work activity.
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3. Maintain a positive and respectful
attitude by using polite speech and body language. You should not
interrupt other students’ learning.
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4. Listen to and follow all instructions.
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5. Respect yourself, each other, the teacher
and all property.
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6. Come prepared to complete assignments.
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7. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
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8. Anything not relevant to our class
work should be put away.
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9. Be courteous: Raise your hand and clean
after yourself.
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10. Do not eat candy or other food in
class. This is a Lab room.
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11. FOLLOW ALL LAB SAFETY RULES!
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12. Ask questions! Take pride in your
work by always doing your best.
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There will be consequences for students who
follow the rules and for students that do not follow classroom rules.
They are as follows:
Rewards
Students that behave well, show marked
improvement, do well in class, or participate regularly throughout the year
will receive the following:
1. Verbal praise.
2. Extra points.
3. Good phone calls home.
4. Homework passes and
other incentives,
5. The knowledge gained
in this class.
Negative Consequences
Students that choose to misbehave in an unacceptable
way in class will result in a consequence(s) that fits their actions.
These consequences are:
1. Verbal warning.
2. Isolation (Time- out)
or seat change.
3. Loss of points and of
privileges.
4. After school or lunch
time detention.
5. Phone call home and/or
parent conference.
6. Class suspension
and/or referral.
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