AP* Biology
Course Description
In this workshop, participants will learn to set up, troubleshoot and perform AP* Biology labs. Participants will also learn time saving and money saving strategies for doing the labs. We will also talk about how to organize your course and your syllabus, time management strategies, ways to break up lectures and adapt the labs for different types of schedules (block and non-block). Resources for preparing class activities and lectures, many of which are available free on the internet, will be presented. We will review the grading of the 2006 AP* Biology exam, participate in a mini “mock reading” of sample AP* Biology essays, and share successful review strategies you can use with your students.
Agenda
Monday
8:30 - 10:00
Overview: AP Biology Curriculum, Resources, Sample Lesson Plans, Sample Syllabi
10:15 - 12:00
Discussion of 2007 and 2008 AP Bio Exams
1:00 - 3:30
Alternate Lab 7 “Meiosis and Fertilization Make Cents” plus Chi-Square and M&Ms.
More Resources and Sample Lessons
Tuesday
8:30 - 10:00
LAB 2: Alternate Enzyme Lab (Safer, Cheaper, Easier!)
10:15 - 12:00
LAB 6: Set up transformation lab
Velcro DNA
1:00 - 3:00
LAB 8: Population Genetics
Finish Overview: More AP Biology Curriculum, Resources and Sample Lesson
Wednesday
8:30 - 10:00
LAB 11: Animal Behavior
Discussion of Experimental Design Essays
10:15 - 12:00
Analysis of Lab 6 Transformation Results
LAB 9: Transpiration
1:00 - 3:30
Discussion about Water Potential
Set up LAB 1: Diffusion and Osmosis
Thursday
8:30 - 10:00
LAB 6: Gel Electrophoresis, Set up and run gels
Discuss free resources available from NEB
10:15 - 12:00
MEET IN COMPUTER LAB
LAB 3 Simulation
Investigate Internet Resources
1:00 - 3:30
LAB 1: Finish/Analyze results of Diffusion and Osmosis
Presentation by WARDS, discount coupons, door prizes
LAB 6: Stain gels, analyze results
Friday
8:30 - 10:00
LAB 5: Cellular Respiration
10:15 - 12:00
Lab 4: Photosynthesis
Informal sharing of ideas and best practices throughout the workshop as time permits and during “wait times” during labs.
Also need distilled water every day
