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AP Science AP Science CoursesCourses
Advanced Studies Advanced Studies NightNight
February 5, 2015February 5, 2015
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Melissa Smith AP Biology, Science Dept Chair
101422 [email protected]
Jeremy Howard AP Physics C 100486 [email protected]
David Hailes AP Physics 1 100485 [email protected]
Amanda Ostrosky AP Environmental Science
100416 [email protected]
Webb, Chris AP Environmental Science
100197 [email protected]
Amanda Colavito AP Chemistry 100494 [email protected]
Characteristics of Characteristics of Successful AP Science Successful AP Science
StudentsStudents
Characteristics of Characteristics of Successful AP Science Successful AP Science
StudentsStudents• High grades in previous science and/or math courses
•Recommended by science teacher
•Strong work ethic
•Motivated
•Independent learner
•Able to devote at least one hour/night to studying
•Able to apply content, not just memorize
AP BiologyAP BiologyAP BiologyAP Biology• Prerequisites – Honors Biology,
Chemistry (preferably Honors)• Exam consists of 55 multiple choice
questions, 5 numerical grid-in questions, 2 multi-part free response questions (1 lab-based), and 7 single-part free response questions
• Curriculum based on 4 “Big Ideas” in biology
• Course requires 25% laboratory experiences, including 8-12 in-depth, inquiry-based labs
AP ChemistryAP ChemistryAP ChemistryAP Chemistry• Prerequisite – Honors Chemistry
• Higher level math strongly recommended
• Exam consists of 60 multiple choice and 7 free response questions (3 requiring calculations)
• Focus on inquiry-based learning of essential concepts: Matter, chemical & physical properties, atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, thermodynamics
• 16 guided-inquiry labs that give students opportunities to explore chemical concepts, answer questions of interest, and learn correct lab techniques and safety procedures
AP Environmental AP Environmental ScienceScience
AP Environmental AP Environmental ScienceScience
• Prerequisites – Honors Biology, Chemistry (preferably Honors)
• AP Exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions and 4 free response questions
• Takes an interdisciplinary approach to examine different aspects of the environment as well as human impact
• Includes inquiry-based labs as well as other learning activities to enhance the curriculum
AP Physics 1AP Physics 1AP Physics 1AP Physics 1“ All science is physics. Everything else is stamp collecting.” --Rutherford
• Prerequisites – Math III or higher• Similar to a 1st semester algebra-
based college physics course• Newtonian mechanics (including
rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound.
• More than 40 hours of lab work
AP Physics C-AP Physics C-MechanicsMechanics
AP Physics C-AP Physics C-MechanicsMechanics
• Prerequisites – Calculus and/or a previous physics course
• Similar to a 1st semester calculus-based college physics course
• Kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation
• More than 40 hours of lab work
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