Welcome to Back to School NightAP Biology

AP Biology Syllabus Ecology Biochemistry Energetics and

Enzymes Cells Transport Signaling, Stimuli and

Response Photosynthesis and

Respiration

Molecular Genetics

Immunity Mitosis, Meiosis,

Embryology Mendelian

Genetics Evolution

Changes to AP Biology Curriculum

OLD Breadth of

knowledge 12 mandatory labs “Cookbook” labs Accumulation of

facts

NEW Depth of

knowledge Teacher’s choice STUDENT

DESIGNED LABS! Process oriented

Changes to AP Biology Test

OLD 100 multiple

choice 4 multipart,

mandatory essays

NEW About 60 multiple

choice MATH grid ins Short answers Multipart essays

My Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

Student centered, hands-on Relevant to real life Emphasis on skills not memorization of

facts Application of math and technology Create lifelong learners, educated

voters Inspire further scientific study

Grading, Extra Help, Contact Info

Grades based on tests, quizzes, labs, lab quizzes.

# points obtained# points possible

Afterschool Help: 2:30-3:00 M, T, Th or at lunch by appt.

E-mail: Ellen.DeRosa-Hill@ riverdell.org