AP-Agenda and Homework Page

2012-13

Revised Curriculum Framework Document from College Board (you will need Adobe Reader to open this document).
You can find the schedule as well as lots of other stuff (some of it useful) in the Don't Panic Book. (this is still being updated - but this is a first draft)

Flash Card Vocabulary

Annotated Web Links

ALL Email (HOMEWORK AND CONTACT!) address: DrG.ATM@gmail.com
Shared folder with previous FRQs and various handouts etc. (Google "Drive") - closed as of 5/13/13 (still sort of works)
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0r2l9_tFA_FUWxXQkRiWVVvQ2M

Shared email class list - please change/update you email so that this list stays current -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Akr2l9_tFA_FdF9ISVJrbS03VlhBVk9kRkFSTFZENkE

Remind101 Service- Get SMS text or email reminders of important dates.
Text @drgapbio to 469-203-4872 (or E-mail drgapbio@mail.remind101.com (subject and bodyof the message can be blank)
Remind101 Inc., a safe way for teachers to communicate with students and parents.
To opt-out, text 'unsubscribe @drgapbio' to (469) 203-4872. Standard text message rates apply. Visit remind101.com to learn more

Agenda and Homework updated 5/17

5/20 Debrief; AP Analysis Project; Human Anatomy Letter

5/21RJ Tolson will be visiting ATM. Your class is invited to participate in this event which will take place in the Media Center from 10:35-11:35.

5/22 Soylent Green

5/23 Darkness comes upon the classroom

5/24 (sub) AP Analysis Project

5/27 Human Anatomy

5/28, 29 Human Anatomy/Dr. Tatiana

5/30 Dr. Tatiana

5/31 Next Year?

Books (SRs ASAP)

Homework

Due 5/31 Analysis of what I need to improve based on the AP Bio Review Packet

FYI:

Silver Knight Interest Meeting 5/29 Room 227 after school

Silver Knight Categories:

Athletics
Art
Drama
General Scholarship
Science
Mathematics
Social Science
English & Literature
World Language
Vocational
Journalism
Speech
Business
Music & Dance
New Media

Admissions Officers from Bryn Mawr College, Brandeis University, Oberlin College, Hamilton College and the University of Richmond will be hosting an information session for students/parents on May 22.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
    7pm-8:30pm
    Ransom Everglades School, Upper School
    3575 Main Hwy
    Miami, FL 33133
Meet and greet with college counselors from: Brown Univ., Chicago Univ., Columbia Univ., Cornell Univ., and Rice Univ.

Pre-registration is required:

http://www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org/

Date: Thursday, May 23rd

Location: Miami Airport Marriott

1201 NW Le Jeune road Bldg A

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Parking is free

There is some question as to what the AP Improvement Assignment entails.
YOU were supposed to listen in class when I went over it.
YOU need to annotate the review packet I gave you with as much detail as possible, so that I can modify the class I teach next year to be "better" prepared for the AP EXAM.
If you can't find the packet (it is the one with "AP BIOLOGY EXAM REVIEW GUIDE" on a cover page, a direct link to it can be found:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0r2l9_tFA_FQWxaYnVuRFcyMWs/edit?usp=sharing

Agenda and Homework updated 5/10

5/13 D-Day

5/14, 15 Study hall if you have other AP exams

5/16-17 Chill – I’m proctoring AP tests; AP Improvement Assignment

5/20 Debrief; AP Analysis Project; Human Anatomy Letter

5/21RJ Tolson will be visiting ATM. Your class is invited to participate in this event which will take place in the Media Center from 10:35-11:35.

5/22 Soylent Green

5/23 Darkness comes upon the classroom

5/24 (sub) AP Analysis Project

5/27 Human Anatomy

5/28, 29 Human Anatomy/Dr. Tatiana

5/30 Dr. Tatiana

5/31 Next Year?

Homework

Due 5/31 Analysis of what I need to improve based on the AP Bio Review Packet (IF you need a copy and didn't pick one up in class, you can email me, and I'll email you a copy.)

AP Bio score access

From the College Board:

This year, your students will get their AP scores online.

Visit apscore.org to see the three steps students need to take to get their scores in July. Most important, in order to access their scores, students will need a free College Board account. Please encourage your students to go to apscore.org today and sign up or confirm their College Board account.

From Ms. Rodriguez for Juniors

Take Your Antibiotics

Do not catch senioritis! At this stage, seniors have different priorities than you have, and while their energy around their college options, graduation, prom and other events may seem exciting, they can be a distraction.

Stay focused. Finish strong in your classes and final exams. The successful completion of your junior year will propel you into a rewarding college application process.

Get Organized

Begin a spreadsheet to keep track of college application deadlines, application types (early action, early decision, rolling, regular), testing requirements, supplements, and supplementary materials (art portfolios, dance and theater DVDs, among other things).

Prepare for A.P. Exams and Subject Tests

Many colleges require SAT Subject Tests, and strong Advanced Placement scores can enhance your applications.

Consult with your teachers and guidance counselors about the ideal time to take subject tests. I tell students that the May and June SAT dates are the ideal times to take subject tests in chemistry, biology, physics, American history and world history.

Plan Your Schedule and Request Recommendations

A “light” senior year schedule can weaken your college application. Build a senior year course schedule with appropriate rigor and depth in honors, A.P. and International Baccalaureate courses.

Before your junior year ends, request recommendations from current teachers who can write with credibility about your academic engagement and curiosity (even if you did not receive an “A” in the class).

Start Thinking About Your Essay

Self-reflective writing is difficult for many students; it takes thought to write essays that reflect your genuine self.

The worst advice for the college essay is “write a college essay.” If you sit down to write for a nameless, faceless and highly judgmental admissions reader, your essay will not capture who you are and what you believe.

Take the nameless admissions reader out of the equation for a moment and respond to a simple question: What do you value?

Share an anecdote of that value in action. Think about voice and audience. “Voice” may be hard to define; if what you write would be perceived as honest and genuine by those who know you best, then you have come a long way in capturing your voice.

In order to prepare for the new Common Application essay prompts, your response to this question should not exceed 650 words. The underlying themes of the 2013-14 essay prompts have your values as their core themes.

Visit Colleges This Summer

The campus visit presents a good opportunity for you to drill down, to reflect on your interests and goals. As you visit colleges this summer, determine if your prospective colleges support your goals and complement your interests.

If you are committed to community service, a talented artist, scientist or athlete, research various colleges’ programs and e-mail the directors of these programs to schedule a meeting during your visit.

Don’t be bashful. Most professors and coaches like hearing from you. If your “thing” is quantum physics, then rest assured there is some lonely professor eager to hear from a kindred spirit.

Meeting with individual professors and coaches will give you a more nuanced understanding of the school. It will also allow you to demonstrate a more refined interest in that school when you must write supplemental essays as part of your college application.

Evaluate Your Finances With Your Parents

Have frank conversations with your parents about what your family can afford. Use net price calculators, which are available on college Web sites, to get an idea of what you and your parents will be expected to pay for college.

Private tuition may seem high, but resist letting sticker shock keep you from applying to certain schools. Allow the financial aid process to play out.

Consider in-state public options and explore merit scholarships at various colleges. Fastweb.com is a great resource for national scholarship sources. Many local organizations — religious, ethnic and cultural organizations, community foundations, Dollars for Scholars, unions and professional guilds — also have scholarships. Remember Wayne Gretzky’s advice: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.”

To further contribute to the cost of your education, plan on having a summer job at the end of high school through your college years.

Plan for Summer Jobs and Enrichment

Use your time well during the summer. Doing something that is consistent with your interests and passions is the key. If you love science, then a summer engineering program or research opportunity at a college or university would complement your talents considerably. If you are committed to service, consider some local, national or international organizations (hospitals, shelters and other nonprofit organizations) to which you can devote your time.

Remember a few things:

“Typical” summer jobs are valued and respected in the college admissions process.
Choose substance over glitz. Doing actual work for a small company or charity is better than making photocopies at a large law firm or investment bank.
Local service is as valuable as service abroad, especially when service abroad may cost you thousands of dollars.

Agenda and Homework updated 5/3

5/6-5/10 STUDY

5/13 D-Day

5/14, 15 Study hall if you have other AP exams

5/16-17 Chill – I’m proctoring AP tests; AP Improvement Assignment

5/20 Debrief; Human Anatomy Letter

5/21, 22 Soylent Green

5/23 Darkness comes upon the classroom-a surprise day

Homework

Review Sessions 5/11 Paneras at 125 and Biscayne 9-11:30

Due 5/31 Analysis of what I need to improve

AP Bio score access - reminder-see below for details.

Data for transpiration lab

You were so disorganized and didn't really record what you were doing, so I'm not sure what you can do with this.

But, here it is.

Condition	Initial Mass	Final Mass	# leaves	initials 3rd	initials 2nd
light	13.45	10.17	6	rss	bns
no light/shoe box	17.85	15.86	12	rss	bns
no light/shoe box	24.44	19.95	12.5	rss	bns
less lifht	16.66	14.71	6	no init	fd
w/water	21.22	18.33	27	g	fd
distilled-sunlight	17.87	14.21	8	messi	marshall
type of water	18.22	12.42	16	no init	marshall
less lifht	16.41	15	8		mh
salt-more light	10.3	13.54	5	messi	jd
more light	11.72	9.68	6	ar	mh
dark	14.65	12	12	sb	to li mw
window sill	16.15	12.16	10	rss	to li mw
light	17.74	16.02	4	jm	cf
light	19.05	16.68	12	gmen	cf
less light (emergency station)	15.66	14.67	6		cf
salt	16.41	13.33	10		cf
light	17.77	13.5	8	gmwv	to li mw
distilled-sunlight	13.35	10.33	8	messi	fjb mj mc
salt	16.41	13.09	12	v	fjb mj mc
salt	18.44	14.29	18	v	fjb mj mc
dark	16.18	12.01	10	rss	fjb mj mc
falling over	17.61	12	20	eh	js
sagging/in light	16.87	14.84	8	jm	bg
light	14.65	12	12	no init	mg

Agenda and Homework updated 4/19

4/22 Practice Sample Gridded Response & FRQs

4/23, 24 Transpiration Lab (as a combined class lab); Practice Sample Gridded Response & FRQs

4/25 Practice Sample Gridded Response & FRQs

4/26 Practice Sample Gridded Response & FRQs

4/29 Advice/Enduring Understandings

4/30, 5/1 Practice EXAM (MC)

5/2 (Early Release) Enduring Understandings

5/3 Practice questions

Homework

Due 4/29

• Enduring Understanding Review Project

• In a group/team of from 1-5 (all from the same class) prepare a study guide for ALL of the Eus.

• Each team will get one copy of the EU outlines.

• Use the back of the provided outlines for YOUR study guides.

• This is the MAJOR grade for the 4^th nine weeks

• Come to me with the list of people in your team and I’ll give you the packet

Review Sessions 9-12 4/27 FIU library, 5/4 ATM, 5/11 Paneras at 125 and Biscayne (unless someone has a better idea)

Agenda and Homework updated 4/12

4/15 Vocab Challenge

4/16,17 Mark/Recapture; transpiration lab

4/18 Practical Parts (ID from models) (CW-Grade)

4/19 Vocab Challenge

Homework

Due 4/15: Distractions and Reaction Time

Due 4/15 FRQ-Describe speciation (handout)

Due 4/29

• Enduring Understanding Review Project

• In a group/team of from 1-5 (all from the same class) prepare a study guide for ALL of the Eus.

• Each team will get one copy of the EU outlines.

• Use the back of the provided outlines for YOUR study guides.

• This is the MAJOR grade for the 4^th nine weeks

• Come to me with the list of people in your team and I’ll give you the packet

Saturday Review Sessions 4/20 ATM, 4/27 FIU library, 5/4 ATM, 5/11 venue to be determined (ATM is closed as is the FIU library!)

"New" Vocab list- If you provide me with 600 standard 3x5 index cards I will print the 570 cards (I'll keep the 30 extras as a service fee, and to allow me to print up sets for classroom use.)

OnLine List in Google Docs Folder - w/ explanations column -- "compete" for the best (up to 4 entries per term)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Akr2l9_tFA_FdFFiSzFxeW96R3pNa3QyZm1Yc1lXX0E&usp=sharing

Reaction Time Lab - Data

Due 4/29 Enduring Understanding Review Project
In a group/team of from 1-5 (all from the same class) prepare a study guide for ALL of the EUs.
Each team will get one copy of the EU outlines.
Use the back of the provided outlines for YOUR study guides.
This is the MAJOR grade for the 4th nine weeks

Agenda and Homework updated 4/5

4/8 Calculations (equation sheet) Stats, HW, r, K, SA:Vol

4/9, 10 Neuron Blast

4/11Calculations Water Potential/Free Energy/Dilutions

4/12 Calculations

Homework

Due 4/15: Distractions and Reaction Time

Due 4/15 FRQ-Describe speciation (handout)

From the College Board:

This year, your students will get their AP scores online.

Agenda and Homework updated 3/21

5 point rule…If you earned a D or an F in the 3^rd marking period you are under the gun. If you earned an F you NEED a C this marking period or you automatically fail for the year. If you earned a D you NEED at least another D not to automatically fair for the year. (You need to earn at least 0.5 in the second semester.)

4/1 Needs analysis

4/2-5 dependent on needs analysis

4/3 (Wed- 9AM Senior Panoramic picture)

Homework

Due 4/1: Population grown curves activity - see below for link to the data

Due 4/1 Curriculum Framework analysis (what’s left!) MAKE SURE YOU BRING IN YOUR CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK ON 4/1

Agenda and Homework updated 3/15

3/18 Ecology – Chapter 52:2, 53, 54, 55 –

3/19, 20 Ecology – Chapter 52:2, 53, 54, 55 Population growth curves activity

Data will be posted from the yeast growth experiment Wednesday afternoon - DATA

3/21 Ecology – Chapter 52:2, 53, 54, 55

3/22 Teacher Work Day

Homework

Due 4/1: Population grown curves activity

Due 4/1 Curriculum Framework analysis (what’s left!)

Juniors-If you are interested in a career in science/math there are special scholarships that may be available to you. See me/email me and I’ll put your name on a list for the CAP office.

Agenda and Homework updated 3/8

3/11 Biotechnology & Bioinformatics & Viruses

3/12, 13 FRQ-Biotech; Bioinformatics; Rubrics

3/14 (Blood Drive); Vocab review-sort; Curriculum Framework Analysis

3/15 Cell-Cell Communication (Chapter 11)

Homework

Due 3/11 HHMI Blast Lab http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/vlabs/bacterial_id/

1) What bacteria? There are 6 different scenarios-do all of them! 2) Describe ALL the techniques used in the simulation

Due 3/11 Based on Chapter 11, the readings, and any other research you opt to do, answer the questions on the HW sheet (copy of the questions is below)

Many FRQ questions in recent years have focused on cell-to-cell interactions.

While during the actual exam you only have 20 minutes for a “long” response and only about 6 minutes for each short response, the following questions are homework. Feel free to research the answers and do a really good job!

Answer ALL 4 questions (if you don’t see how these questions relate to cell-to-cell interaction you need to do more research!):

Long Response

1] Survival depends on the ability of an organism to respond to changes in its environment. Some plants flower in response to changes in day length. Some mammals may run or fight when frightened. For both of these examples, describe the physiological mechanisms involved in the response.

Short Response

A] Proteins—large complex molecules—are major building blocks of all living organisms.

Discuss the roles of proteins in membrane structure and transport of molecules across the membrane.

B] An important defense against diseases in vertebrate animals is the ability to eliminate, inactivate, or destroy foreign substances and organisms.

Explain how the immune system achieves the following:

• Activates T and B cells in response to an infection

• Distinguishes self from nonself

C] Membranes are essential components of all cells.

a. Identify THREE macromolecules that are components of the plasma membrane in a eukaryotic cell and discuss the structure and function of each.

b. Explain how membranes participate in intercellular signaling

SWAT at SIB 3/11 – setup

Reminder – Mastering Biology extra credit (chapters) are due 3/15 to count in this marking period

The best reviewed of the currently available review books is the Barrons (Amazon or Barnes and Noble $15.16; Books and Books $29) . Cliff is coming out with one at the end of March…

•Last day for late/make up work to be turned in or for missed tests/quizzes to be made up will be next Monday 3/18

Agenda and Homework updated 3/1

3/4 Viruses

3/5, 6 EXAM CH 16, 17, 18 (Study Guide for 18 will not count for extra credit!)

3/7 Bioinformatics (21:2, 21:5, 21: 6)

3/8 Cell-Cell Interactions (CH 11 & Readings)

Homework

Due 3/5, 6: Study for EXAM

Due 3/11 HHMI Blast Lab http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/vlabs/bacterial_id/

1) What bacteria? There are 6 different scenarios-do all of them! 2) Describe ALL the techniques used in the simulation

Due 3/11 Based on Chapter 11, the readings, and any other research you opt to do, answer the questions on the HW sheet (copy of the questions is below)

Many FRQ questions in recent years have focused on cell-to-cell interactions.

Answer ALL 4 questions (if you don’t see how these questions relate to cell-to-cell interaction you need to do more research!):

Long Response

Short Response

A] Proteins—large complex molecules—are major building blocks of all living organisms.

Discuss the roles of proteins in membrane structure and transport of molecules across the membrane.

B] An important defense against diseases in vertebrate animals is the ability to eliminate, inactivate, or destroy foreign substances and organisms.

Explain how the immune system achieves the following:

• Activates T and B cells in response to an infection

• Distinguishes self from nonself

C] Membranes are essential components of all cells.

a. Identify THREE macromolecules that are components of the plasma membrane in a eukaryotic cell and discuss the structure and function of each.

b. Explain how membranes participate in intercellular signaling

Brain Jeopardy Competition Wed 3/6 short, organizational meeting

SWAT at SIB 3/11 – setup

Agenda and Homework updated 2/22

2/25 Viruses/Biotech

2/26 NO AP

2/27 (P2) Biotechnology Research

After school FRQ advice/tutorial 2:30-3:30

2/28 (P4) Biotechnology Research

3/1 Biotech “Sound bite debate”

Rules-based on newest information be prepared to provide a 1-2 minute “sound bite” on each of the issues listed below (and handed out on Friday). You must be prepared to provide a pro & a con “sound bite.” The sound bites must include “data” not just opinion. Which topic you will speak on, and whether it will be pro or con will be determined randomly. (I know you love these random assessments!) You will be graded on your “sound bite.” There is NO written component to this grade.

1] Is it ethical to change somatic cell genes to cure disease?

2] Is it ethical to change germ cell genes to prevent disease?

3] Is it ethical to change somatic cell genes to improve appearance?

4] Is it ethical to change germ cell genes to improve appearance?

5] What advice would you give a mother if when tested a fetus is found to have a terminal, incurable disease?

6] What advice would you give a mother if when tested a fetus was found to be retarded?

7] What advice would you give a mother if when tested a fetus was found to have a non-terminal, but incurable disease?

8] Is it ethical to sterilize people with genetic defects to prevent those defects from being transmitted to their children?

9] Should we encourage people with “good” genes to breed so that the human population will improve over time?

10] If a person’s parent died of Huntington’s Chorea would you advise them to be tested?

11] Should a woman be paid for her eggs (for stem cell research/cloning/research/IVF)?

12] Do you support large scale DNA testing to identify a criminal?

13] Do you support genetically modified crops?

14] Is it ethical to clone parts of people to cure disease?

15] Is it ethical to clone people for reproduction?

16] Is it ethical to maintain a database of genomes for medical purposes?

17] Is it ethical to maintain a database of genomes for criminal identification?

3/4 Central Dogma Exam 16, 17, 18

Homework

Study for EXAM

Prepare for “Sound bite Debate”

Agenda and Homework updated 2/15

2/19, 20 Central Dogma

2/21 (sub) Control of genes (CH 18)

2/22 Viruses (CH 19)

Homework

Due 2/22 Peach paper “study guide” for CH 16-18 (Central Dogma)

Due 2/25 CH 18 Study Guide

FYI:

Remember-There are Mastering Biology Assignments on each of the chapters. They will be extra credit and have a due day 1 week before the end of the marking period.

I'm pleased to announce the launch of the 2013 QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship for high school juniors, which provides awards to help high-achieving low-income students become successful applicants to the nation's best colleges. This year, more than 2,000 students will be selected nationally as College Prep Scholars.

Student volunteers needed for 3/14 SWAT night at Sunny Isles Beach Community School. Either extra credit or community service; You have to be able to get there and back on your own.

Required 1 hour after school Monday 3/11 to learn your “activity” and then on 3/14 5:30-7:15 PM

YOU MUST SIGN UP THIS WEEK-This is a limited opportunity-I will only set up the number of activities that I have students to “run” (like carnival booths).
If I have more volunteers than I have jobs I will take the “best” to represent ATM

Brain Jeopardy Competition ?Interest?

Due to my father's death on 2/2 the week of 2/4-8 was used for review packets.

Plans for 2/11-15 will pick up more or less where we left off (see below).

I have been told that the subsitute(s) may have distributed more packets than I intended.

I expected you to do AP-1 and AP-2 with some "over achievers" getting to AP-3. I did not and do not expect
you to have gotten to AP-4 or 5.

If the substitute(s) gave you all 5 packets, that is NOT what you were expected to accomplish in one week.

You should have completed AP-1 (multiple choice) and AP-2 (multiple choice).

If you did more, great. You shouldn't have done less.

Agenda & Homework updated 2/9

2/11 Who did what when? (group quiz 40%); Review packets 1 & 2; Central Dogma

2/12, 13 Central Dogma

2/14 (early release) Review 12-15

Review Chapters 12-15

Start with a zygote
How many cells would you have after 10 cell divisions?
Diagram cell cycle. Label with “amount” of DNA as a function of 2N=1 unit
Checkpoints?
Cleavage?
apoptosis

Cell plate
Density dependent inhibition
Sexual versus asexual reproduction
Genome?
X & Y chromosomes
Count chromosomes/chromatids/pairs of chromosomes

When (meiosis) does ____ take place?
Crossing over
Non-disjunction
Karyotype
Results of mitosis
Results of Meiosis I, Meiosis II

Tetrad
Chiasmata
Alternation of generations
Mono- di- hybrid crosses

How many unique gametes?
AABBCC
AABbCc
AaBbCc
AaBBCcDD

Dominant / recessive
Possible gametes, given a parent genotype
Punnett squares
Segregation
Independent assortment
3:1 9:3:3:1
Incomplete dominance
Multiple alleles
Pleiotropy
Epistasis
Codominance

PKU
Pedigree
Blood types
Linkage
Testcross
Recombination
imprinting

2/15 EXAM 12-15

Homework

Due 2/11 TimeLine/Experimental Analysis – History of DNA

Movies- Do you want me to set them up for after school?

Double Helix – Jeff Goldblum A biased story, but, still pretty good (docudrama) 2hrs

The Dark Lady of DNA (documentary) 1 hr

HHMI-Summer Scholars-current Sophomores/Juniors

http://www.miami.edu/index.php/undergraduate_research_and_community_outreach/community_outreach_programs/hhmi_highschool_scholars/

HHMI-Summer Scholars-current Sophomores/Juniors

http://www.miami.edu/index.php/undergraduate_research_and_community_outreach/community_outreach_programs/hhmi_highschool_scholars/

For anyone who is interested, I will be working on a web page to memorialize my father. While it is currently very incomplete, it can be reached at http://tinyurl.com/JoeGottfried

Agenda and Homework updated 2/2

2/4 Who did what when? (group quiz 40%); Central Dogma

2/5, 6 Subject Selection; Central Dogma

2/7 Review 12-15

2/8 EXAM 12-15

Homework

Due 2/4 TimeLine/Experimental Analysis – History of DNA

Movies- Do you want me to set them up for after school?

Double Helix – Jeff Goldblum A biased story, but, still pretty good (docudrama) 2hrs

The Dark Lady of DNA (documentary) 1 hr

HHMI-Summer Scholars-current Sophomores/Juniors

http://www.miami.edu/index.php/undergraduate_research_and_community_outreach/community_outreach_programs/hhmi_highschool_scholars/

Agenda and Homework updated 1/25

1/28 Who did what? Experimental Analysis/Time Line

1/29, 30 Central Dogma

1/31Central Dogma (CH 17)

2/1 – No School

Study/Review Plan - Handout

Homework

Due 1/25 Fruit Fly Simulation Lab (extra credit) – If you misplace your instructions

Due 2/4 TimeLine/Experimental Analysis – History of DNA

Mastering Biology:

In the third marking period MB will be extra credit.

I will continue to set them up, and will enter the credit (for what you have done) at the end of the marking period (not assignment by assignment)

Long term photosynthesis/respiration–

Due 1/25 Tell the story – Data in the shared folder

Movies- Do you want me to set them up for after school?

Double Helix – Jeff Goldblum as Watson (based on Watson's book) A biased story, but, still pretty good (docudrama) 2hrs

The Dark Lady of DNA - the story from Franklin's perspective (documentary) 1 hr

Genetic Simulation/Chi Square Lab

Graphpad http://www.graphpad.com

	Data-Mendell Simulation
Period 3	OO	Oo	oo	total/group	DD	Dr	rD	rr	total/group
	7	24	9	40	27	9	6	8	50
	20	21	9	50	26	9	8	7	50
	18	21	11	50	27	9	11	3	50
	9	29	12	50	21	8	6	5	40
	12	23	15	50	28	7	11	4	50
	14	27	9	50	28	6	11	5	50
	14	24	12	50	26	7	12	5	50
	17	19	14	50	25	7	12	6	50
	13	22	15	50

total/category	124	210	106		208	62	77	43	390


	Data-Mendell Simulation
Period 2	OO	Oo	oo	total/group	DD	Dr	rD	rr	total/group
	14	17	19	50	28	10	8	4	50
	13	25	11	49	28	7	13	2	50
	19	21	10	50	30	11	6	3	50
	9	30	11	50	27	7	9	7	50
	11	25	14	50	27	8	10	5	50
	15	27	8	50	29	8	8	5	50
	18	26	6	50	28	7	9	6	50
	13	22	15	50	28	10	7	5	50


total/category	112	193	94		225	68	70	37	400


Grand Totals	236	403	200		433	130	147	80	790

Agenda and Homework updated 1/16

1/22, 23 CH 15

1/24 CH 16

1/25 DNA/models

Homework

Claymation Mitosis & Meiosis – grade will be entered this week

Due 1/22, 23 Genetics simulation

Agenda and Homework updated 1/10

1/14 Genetics

1/15, 16 Genetics Simulation

1/17 (Early Release) Genetics Problems

Homework

Due 1/14 Claymation Mitosis & Meiosis

Due 1/22, 23 Probability Lab

Due 1/25 Fruit Fly Simulation Lab (extra credit) – If you misplace your instructions

Mastering Biology:

Mastering Biology 19 (Chapter 14) will be due 1/21

Long term photosynthesis/respiration–

Due 1/25 Tell the story – Data in the shared folder

Extra Credit: Enter the Solar Innovation: Th e Sky is the Limit! - Division 99

Superintendents: John Escobar • Dr. Wafa Khalil

Registration Deadline: January 22, 2013

Arrival Date: February 28, 2013, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Arnold Hall.

March 2, 2013, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Arnold Hall.

Release Date: April 4, 2013, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Arnold Hall.

Group Entries: Accepted

http://www.fairexpo.com/thefair/exhibits-students.php

Technology/Solar

Agenda and Homework updated 12/21

1/7 Meiosis

1/8, 9 Claymation Mitosis & Meiosis

1/10 Genetics

1/11 Genetics

Homework

Due 1/7/2013 AP Cell Cycle Control (This is extra credit and is due 1/7/2013 BEFORE school starts)

Due 1/11/2013 Mitosis-OnLine (part 1) (part 2)

Due 1/11/2013 Meiosis-OnLine

Due 1/14 Claymation Mitosis & Meiosis

Mastering Biology:

Mastering Biology 18 (Chapter 13) will be due 1/7 (not accepted after 1/11)

Mastering Biology 19 (Chapter 14) will be due 1/14 (not accepted after 1/18)

Agenda and Homework updated 12/13

12/17 Cell Cycle

12/18, 19 Long term lab set ups; Mitosis

12/20 Cell Cycle

12/21 Meiosis

PollEverywhere “Parking Lot” Questions/Comments

Text your message to 37607 Start your text with the code:

Period 2: 41480

Period 3: 41481

http://PollEv.com

Submit the code for your period at the beginning of your message.

Homework

Due 12/17 Photosynthesis Lab – Colors of Light; CO₂ utilization & O₂ production

Mastering Biology:

MB 17 12/17 (5 PM) Chapter 12 (about an hour)

Over break:

Read Chapter 13

Mastering Biology 18 (Chapter 13) will be due 1/7 (not accepted after 1/11)

It is available NOW, so you can do it ahead and not have it hanging over your head 1/6

Additionally, there will be three (3) online “labs” which are also available now as links on the assignment page. They take time, and waiting until 2013 to start them may not be in your interest…The first is extra credit, the other two are required. The Mitosis OnLine has two parts-you have to do both! They can all be done in small groups.

Due 1/7/2013 AP Cell Cycle Control (This is extra credit and is due 1/7/2013 BEFORE school starts)

Due 1/11/2013 Mitosis-OnLine (part 1) (part 2)

Due 1/11/2013 Meiosis-OnLine

FYI-

NASA Offers High School Girls A Chance To Jump-Start Their Future

WASHINGTON -- NASA is offering high school junior girls from across the United States an opportunity to jump-start their future by participating in the Women In STEM High School (WISH) Aerospace Scholars program for 2013.

http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/dec/HQ_12-423_WISH_Scholars.html

ART and ESSAY contest – The Human Footprint on the Environment

http://artessay.org/contest/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=150&Itemid=193

The Emma Bowen Foundation is actively seeking black male applicants for its paid internship work/study program with national media companies.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2013

www.emmabowenfoundation.com

PLEASE encourage 11th graders and some 12th (late bloomers) to register for the January SAT before winter break.

The registration deadline is December 28th.

Students who need assistance, and/or need fee waivers, may come to the CAP Resource Lab in room 201 between 9-2 and see Mr. Kravitz.

Mas Family Scholarship

Deadline Approaching Friday, January 11, 2013

The deadline for the 2013-2014 class of Mas Family Scholarships is quickly approaching. Online applications can be found at www.masscholarships.org and are due Friday, January 11, 2012. All additional required materials must be postmarked on or before Friday, January 11, 2013.

The Mas Family founded the Mas Family Scholarship Program in 1997 to further the education of talented young men and women of Cuban descent. Undergraduate and Graduate scholarships are available in the fields of Engineering, Business, International Relations, Economics, Communications, and Journalism.

Agenda and Homework updated 12/6

12/10 Photosynthesis

12/11,12 Photosynthesis/Photosynthesis Lab Part II & set up for break lab

12/13 Metabolism/Photosynthesis/Respiration Review (early Release)

12/14 Metabolism EXAM (BIG DEAL CH 8, 9, 10)

12/17 Cell Cycle

Homework

Due 12/10 Photosynthesis Box Model

Due 12/17 Photosynthesis Lab – Colors of Light; CO₂ utilization & O₂ production

Mastering Biology:

MB 17 12/17 (5 PM) Chapter 12 (about an hour)

Over break:

Read Chapter 13

Mastering Biology 18 (Chapter 13) will be due 1/7 (not accepted after 1/11) It is available NOW, so you can do it ahead and not have it hanging over your head 1/6

Additionally, there are three (3) online “labs” which are also available now below. They take time, and waiting until 2013 to start them may not be in your interest…

The first is extra credit, the other two are required. The Mitosis OnLine has two parts-you have to do both! They can all be done in small groups.

Due 1/7/2013 AP Cell Cycle Control (This is extra credit and is due 1/7/2013 BEFORE school starts)

Due 1/11/2013 Mitosis-OnLine (part 1) (part 2)

Due 1/11/2013 Meiosis-OnLine

Survey on Remind101:- survey closed

Revision 12/4

12/13- Review for exam (early release)

12/14 EXAM

12/17 Cell Cycle

Due 12/17 MB - 17

Agenda and Homework updated 11/30

12/3 Respiration-Box model

12/4, 5 Photosynthesis Lab

12/6 Respiration/Photosynthesis

12/7 Photosynthesis

12/10 Photosynthesis

12/11,12 Photosynthesis/Photosynthesis Lab Part II & set up for break lab

12/13 Metabolism EXAM (BIG DEAL CH 8, 9, 10)

12/14 Cell Cycle

Reading

12/3 10:1-10:2

12/4,5 10:3-4

Homework

Due 12/3 Respiration Lab

Due 12/7 Respiration Box Models (Sample in shared folder in StudyGuides)

Due 12/10 Photosynthesis Box Model

Due 12/10 Photosynthesis Lab

Due 12/17 Photosynthesis Lab Part II

Mastering Biology:

MB 17 12/10 (5 PM) Chapter 12 (about an hour)

From Mr. Fernandez, a new idea I’m willing to try out…SMS TXT Reminders- If you want sms text reminders- send a text to (469) 203 4872 with the body of the message: @drgapbio

Agenda and Homework updated 11/21

11/26 Metabolism

11/27, 28 Respiration; Animal/Plant Respiration

11/29 Respiration

11/30 Respiration

Reading

New plan:

Daily (4/week) reading sections w/5-10 question quiz each day

Sorry, but, you seem to require this. I will ask at the beginning of class if there are specific questions about the material. If not, straight to the quiz. If there are, I’ll answer them first.

11/27, 28 9:1-9:2

11/29: 9:3-9:4

11/30: 9:5

12/3 10:1-10:2

12/4,5 10:3-4

Homework

Due 11/26 Yeast Catalysis lab (FULL REPORT - INDIVIDUAL)

Due 12/3 Animal/Plant Respiration

Mastering Biology:

MB 15 11/19 (5 PM) on Chapter 9 VERY LONG-Lots of activities and Tutorials (Respiration is difficult) 90-120 minutes.

MB 16 11/26 (5 PM) Chapter 10 VERY LONG (Photosynthesis – all activities and tutorials) 80-90 minutes

Reminder-Plan for Mastering Biology

All MB assignments will be due on Mondays at 5 PM.

They will be accepted late (with penalty) until Friday of the same week.

After that they will no longer be accepted late.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AP BIO EXAM 5/13 in the morning.
Make sure you aren’t otherwise occupied….

10-10 RULE: Absolutely NO hall passes during the first 10 and last 10 minutes of class.

BYOD Policy: Bring your Own Device to ATM (BYOD) Settings

Bring your Laptop or Tablet and
access the internet at school.
The information below is needed to connect.
After you setup the WIFI settings students will need their Portal Information to be able to access the internet.

A Prompt will appear on your web browser asking for your username and password.

SSID/Network Name: 8n8
Cipher/Encryption: WPA2‐PSK / AES
Password/Key ‐ Cap sensitive: BeOurGuest!!

Agenda and Homework updated 11/9

11/13, 14 Metabolism, yeast catalysis-intro

11/15 (sub) Chapter 8 MC review

11/16 (sub) Chapter 8 MC review

11/19 Chapter 8 MC review-bubble/ Chapter 7 FRQ – quiz

11/20, 21 Yeast Catalysis- Your “lab”

Reading

By 11/19 Read Chapter 9

Homework

Due 11/13, 14 Osmosis/Diffusion mini-labs

Due 11/19 yeast catalysis mini-lab & experimental design plan for Yeast Catalysis Lab

Due 11/26 Yeast Catalysis lab (FULL REPORT - INDIVIDUAL)

Mastering Biology:

MB 15 11/19 (5 PM) on Chapter 9 VERY LONG-Lots of activities and Tutorials (Respiration is difficult) 90-120 minutes.

MB 16 11/26 (5 PM) Chapter 10 VERY LONG (Photosynthesis – all activities and tutorials) 80-90 minutes

Reminder-Plan for Mastering Biology

All MB assignments will be due on Mondays at 5 PM.

They will be accepted late (with penalty) until Friday of the same week.

After that they will no longer be accepted late.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AP BIO EXAM 5/13 in the morning.

Make sure you aren’t otherwise occupied….

Agenda and Homework updated 11/2

11/5 Membranes/Diffusion/Osmosis

11/6 Election Day-No school for you

11/7 (even block) Osmosis/Diffusion mini-labs

11/8 (odd block) Osmosis/Diffusion mini-labs

11/9 Metabolism

Reading

By 11/9 Read Chapter 8

By 11/19 Read Chapter 9

Homework

Due 11/5 Human Evolution Skull Lab

Due 11/13, 14 Osmosis/Diffusion mini-labs

Mastering Biology:

MB 14 11/5 (5 PM) (on metabolism-chapter 8, about 40 minutes-all activities and tutorials)

MB 15 11/19 (5 PM) on Chapter 9 VERY LONG-Lots of activities and Tutorials (Respiration is difficult) 90-120 minutes.

Reminder-Plan for Mastering Biology

All MB assignments will be due on Mondays at 5 PM.

They will be accepted late (with penalty) until Friday of the same week.

After that they will no longer be accepted late.

CAP – I’ve updated the CAP folder (in the shared folder) with information on the Infinite Scholars Program, and scholarship information from Ms. Rodriguez.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AP BIO EXAM 5/13 in the morning.

Make sure you aren’t otherwise occupied….

Agenda and Homework updated 10/25

10/29 Full Period long (55 q) EXAM ON CELLS

10/30, 31 Human Evolution Skull Lab (out of sequence BUT [a] just got skull models [b] Halloween)

11/1 Chapter 7 (College Fair)

11/2 Chapter 7

Reading

By 10/28 Read Chapter 7 (Study guide is available in the shared folder-see just above the 10/4 update for my test policy regarding the study guide. Same policy will apply.)

Homework

Due 11/5 Human Evolution Skull Lab

Mastering Biology:

MB 13 10/19

MB 14 11/5 (5 PM) (on metabolism-chapter 8, about 40 minutes-all activities and tutorials)

No new Mastering Biology until we (class) catches up (i.e. MB 14 is on chapter 8, we are on chapter 6-7)

New plan for Mastering Biology

All MB assignments will be due on Mondays at 5 PM.

They will be accepted late (with penalty) until Friday of the same week.

After that they will no longer be accepted late.

Agenda and Homework updated 10/19

10/22 Catalase presentations (last grade 1^st marking period)

10/23, 24 Cells

10/25 Cell Wrap up

Full Period long (55 q) EXAM ON CELLS 10/29

Reading

By 10/28 Read Chapter 7

Homework

Study for the exam

Mastering Biology:

MB 13 10/19

MB 14 11/4 (11:59 PM) (on metabolism-chapter 8, about 40 minutes-all activities and tutorials)

No new Mastering Biology until we (class) catches up (i.e. MB 14 is on chapter 8, we are on chapter 6-7)

Agenda and Homework updated 10/12 10/15

10/15 Intro to catalase & enzyme activity

10/16 Catalase & surface area

10/18 Catalase & surface area

10/19 Catalase presentations More expeimentation/ data analysis

10/22 – CATALASE AND SURFACE AREA PRESENTATIONS

Last day for grades for the first marking period

Reading

Reading by Monday 10/8 – Chapter 6

Homework

Due Friday 10/19 Signed Grade sheets

Mastering Biology:

MB 11 10/13

MB 12 10/13

MB 13 10/19

MB 14 10/26 (on metabolism-chapter 8, about 40 minutes-all activities and tutorials)

Senior Parent Night – Tuesday – Mandatory 6:30

Town Hall Mtg 10/18 7 PM

The study guide for chapter 6 and the powerpoint (as a pdf) have been uploaded to the shared folder (see above).

The following will not be mentioned in class, but, if you print out and do the study guide, and turn it in the day of the chapter 6 test, it will count for extra credit on that test.... (You may have heard of buy-back points, where after a test you go over the questions, this is "pay ahead" points. You do the work, before you know you need the points.

Don't ask about it (or the people who don't read my web page will know...)-just do it.

Agenda and Homework updated 10/4

10/8 Cells; drawings
10/9, 10 Organelles/Structure/Function
10/11 Tour of the Cell
10/12 Cell Drawing Quiz
Reading
Reading due by Friday 9/21 – Chapter 5
Reading by Monday 10/8 – Chapter 6

Homework
Due 10/11 Cell Drawings (animal, plant)

Mastering Biology:
Due 10/8 MB-12 Chapter 6 (9 activities & tutorials-don’t plan on doing in 1 session: 60-75 min) – Due to changes in plans this has been extended to 10/8
Due 10/15 MB-13 Chapter 7 Membranes (ONLY activities and tutorials-over 75 minutes)

CAP Bulletin https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0r2l9_tFA_FcGIzbGlvTi1uekk

Agenda and Homework updated 9/28

10/1 Macro-molecules

10/2, 3 Macro-Molecules

10/4 Study Guide Chapter 5

10/5 Quiz Chapter 5

Reading

Reading due by Friday 9/21 – Chapter 5

Reading by Monday 10/8 – Chapter 6

Homework

Due Monday 10/1 Pattern Matching II (pairs/trios; mostly done in class)

Due Friday 10/5 Study Guide to Chapter 5 (will be collected by the substitute)

Mastering Biology:

Due 10/8 MB-12 Chapter 6 (9 activities & tutorials-don’t plan on doing in 1 session: 60-75 min) – Due to changes in plans this has been extended to 10/8

NB: The chapter 5 PowerPoint, in pdf format is available in the google docs shared folder (see link above).

Agenda and Homework updated 9/21

9/24 Carbon; Macromolecules

9/25 Model sets; macromolecules; Pattern Matching-I, II

9/26-Teacher Work Day

9/27 (Thursday 2, 4, 6) Model sets; macromolecules; Pattern Matching-I, II

9/28 Quiz on macromolecules; More Macromolecules

Reading

Reading due by Friday 9/21 – Chapter 5

Homework

Due 9/24: Describe the different properties of water and discuss their causes and importance in biology (5 extra points for emailing the essay)

Due 9/28: Compare and contrast the three major chemical bonds important for biology. (5 extra points for emailing the essay)
Note: The following is provided for guidance. In the future the prompt above is all you would get. In the essay you should:
· Start with a topic sentence (a topic sentence is a sentence that addresses the whole topic of the essay), but for AP Bio FRQs does NOT repeat the prompt.
· Describe why atoms form bonds (that's the comparison part)
· Contrast the different bonds in terms of how they form, what property of atoms makes them form one kind rather than another, and how strong the different types of bonds are
· Define all the technical terms you use
· Provide examples when appropriate.

Due Monday 10/1 Pattern Matching II (pairs/trios; mostly done in class)

Mastering Biology:

Due 9/24 MB-10 Chapter 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 (only activities ~ 20 min)

Due 9/28 MB-11 Chapter 5.4, 5.5 (LONG – activities 60 min)

Due 10/1 MB-12 Chapter 6 (9 activities & tutorials-don’t plan on doing in 1 session: 60-75 min)

$15 Science Fee-Monday is the last day

Book Room Last Extra Credit Thursday 9/27 2:30-4:00

Agenda and Homework updated 9/14

9/18, 19 Molecular Models; Functional Groups; Carbon; Water

9/20 Carbon backbones; water

9/21 (Progress Reports Go Home); Macromolecules

Reading

Reading due by Tuesday/Wednesday 9/18, 19

Chapters 2, 3, & 4 [NB: All this material is considered “pre-requisite” knowledge to AP BIO. I will have to cover it VERY quickly and the fact that I am giving you any time for it is a mercy]

Make a list of questions for me to go over 9/18, 19. No questions-I will assume you understand it all and will move on to Biochemistry (Chapter 5)

Reading due by Friday 9/21 – Chapter 5

Homework

Due 9/18, 19 Shell Cladogram – with explanations

Due 9/24: Describe the different properties of water and discuss their causes and importance in biology (5 extra points for emailing the essay)

When submitting HW-Subject Line of email – include class period

Mastering Biology:

Due 9/21 MB-7 (all MC <10 minutes)

Due 9/21 MB-8 (all MC <10 minutes)

Due 9/21 MB-9 (activities & MC ~ 30 min)

Due 9/24 MB-10 Chapter 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 (only activities ~ 20 min)

Due 9/28 MB-11 Chapter 5.4, 5.5 (LONG – activities 60 min)

Blue Sheets

PSAT 10/17 $14 9^th, 11^th graders!!!!

$15 Science Fee

Book Room Extra Credit- 9/19 2:30-4:00

Agenda and Homework updated 9/8

9/10 Evolution

9/11, 12 Cladistics

9/13 Evolution Review

9/14 Evolution Unit Exam

Reading due by Friday:

Review for EXAM Chapters 22-25

Reading due by Tuesday/Wednesday 9/18, 19

Chapters 2, 3, & 4 [NB: All this material is considered “pre-requisite” knowledge to AP BIO. I will have to cover it VERY quickly and the fact that I am giving you any time for it is a mercy]

Make a list of questions for me to go over 9/18, 19. No questions-I will assume you understand it all and will move on to Biochemistry (Chapter 5)

Reading due by Friday 9/21 – Chapter 5

Homework

Due 9/10 CSH-H-W

Mastering Biology:

Due 9/10 MB-4 Chapter 23 Evolution of Populations (1 hr)

Due 9/14: MB-5 Chapter 25 (20 min)

Due 9/14: MB-6 Chapter 24 (30 min)

Due 9/18, 19 Shell Cladogram – with explanations

Due 9/21 MB-7 (all MC <10 minutes)

Due 9/21 MB-8 (all MC <10 minutes)

Due 9/21 MB-9 (activities & MC ~ 30 min)

Blue Sheets

Open house 9/12

PSAT 10/17 $14 9^th, 11^th graders!!!!

$15 Science Fee

Agenda and Homework updated 8/31

9/4, 5 CSH- H-W simulator http://www.bioservers.org/sim/

Basically think of all the different ideas in evolution we talked about and then set up scenarios to test them using the bioserver. Report (as a pair or trio) on what you tried and the results you got, what it means, and how that relates to Hardy-Weinberg equilibria and evolution.

9/6 Evolution lecture/review

9/7 Evolution Exam

Reading due by Friday:

CF: pp 4-15

Evolution 9^th Ed: ch 22 7^th Ed: ch 22

Evolution of Populations 9^th Ed: ch 23 7^th Ed: ch 23

Reading due by Monday 9/10

CF: 14-15

Origin of Life 9^th Ed: CH 25 Correlation to 7^th edition not very good- READ the online book.

Speciation-9^th Ed: CH 24 7^th Ed: 24

Homework

Due 9/6 Fisherbeast

Due 9/6 H-W

Due 9/10 CSH-H-W

Mastering Biology:

Due 9/5: MB-3 (about 30 min)

Due 9/10: MB-4 (about 50 min)

Due 9/15: MB-5

Due 9/17 MB -6

There will eventually (relatively soon) be a test on the evolution section

Mastering Biology Grades

I noticed a vast number of zeros in the Mastering Biology #1, and upon investigation discovered that MB defaults to the way colleges manage grades
That is, if something is late, it isn’t graded AT ALL.
Since that isn’t my policy, I went back and changed the grading scheme so that it deducts 5% for each day an assignment is late up to a maximum of 50% (10 days) late for as long as the assignment is available to students.
Miraculously the number of zeros decreased.

MANY of you submitted it a few hours late, thinking, no big deal. In most college systems, the work wouldn’t even be graded.

Update - 8/25 Due to Isaac
Please note that my first hope/wish is that you all remain safe and dry. At this writing (just after the 5 PM advisory) it looks like Miami-Dade County will have only a 20% chance of 50 Kt winds. If I were a gambling man, I'd take those odds, but, I suppose the superintendent has to take in account the whole county (Homestead too), wind damage to trees blocking roadways Monday morning etc.

That said, rather than waste a block day, I am rescheduling some stuff. Partly this will also depend on the way Ms. Alayon and Ms. Meras reschedule the assemblies currently planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.

As of now, my plans are:
8/27: Clean debris in my pool/backyard
8/28, 29: Seed germination; H-W Activity (big packet handed out on Friday), along with the introduction to the Fisherbeast
8/30: Fisherbeast
8/31: Fisherbeast and introduction to CSH-Server Populations

MAKE SURE YOU READ THE PACKET

Homework changes: The CSH assignment may be delayed, but, maybe not. Otherwise, everything is the same EXCEPT due to the storm, I won't collect the summer work off the server at 7 AM Monday morning. I will probably sleep late and will collect the work off the server at noon (assuming I don't lose power).

Any questions-just email me.

Agenda and Homework updated 8/24
8/27 seed germination; Evolutionary Theory; Questions
8/28, 29 Fisherbeast
8/30 H-W Activity
8/31 CSH-Server Populations
Reading due by Friday:
CF: pp 4-15
Evolution 9th Ed: ch 22 7th Ed: ch 22
Evolution of Populations 9th Ed: ch 23 7th Ed: ch 23
Summer Assignment
Due 8/27-YIF (collected from server-7:00 AM)
Due 8/27-Test 1 (mc) (collected from server-7:00 AM)
Due 8/27-Chemistry optional work (collected from server-7:00 AM)

Homework
Due 9/4, 5 Fisherbeast
Due 9/4, 5 H-W
Due 9/10 CSH-H-W
Mastering Biology:
Due 8/31 MB-2
Due 9/5: MB-3 (about 30 min)
Due 9/10: MB-4 (about 50 min)
FYI

The Gates Millennium Scholarship Application is available: www.GMSP.org
Brochures in the CAP Office.

The Children's Trust is now accepting applications for the Youth Advisory Council. We currently have two students who serve on the council and it has been a tremendous leadership development opportunity. Please share with students who might be interested!

Ms. Rodriguez, the CAP Advisor, invites Seniors and Parents to attend a special college information session
Date:    Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Time:    5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Place:   Cafetorium

Don't you feel "less" ** Teen invents cancer test using web **
US high schooler Jack Andraka invents advanced pancreatic cancer test using search engines and free online science papers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/magazine-19291258

Letters
Letter-001 (My initial letter to you-you got a copy when you signed up for AP Bio.)

Summer Work/Packet (distributed in May) Links to all the various forms are in the letters.
Letter-002 Welcome and Summer Work (everyone!). (Multiple Choice portion of the Summer HW-if you've lost your copy)

Letter-003 Summer Work for those who need help with chemistry and/or are coming from regular classes. This is in the packet, but not required for those coming from honors chemistry. You are ALL encouraged to dothis work as well as a refresher!

Equation sheet from the new AP Bio test to give you a sense of how the course is becoming more quantitative.

Agenda and Homework updated 8/13

8/20 Welcome; Logistics; (shared folder); Mastering Biology; Big Ideas; Science Practices; Feedback/PollEverywhere

8/21, 2 Books; Curriculum Framework; Safety lecture; Seed Germination; Introduction to course

8/23 Seed Germination; Data analysis and Interpretation (group process skills)

8/24 Data analysis and interpretation – presentation;

Reading due by Friday:

CF: 1-3; 81-86

Text (7^th Ed): Chapter 1

Text (9^th Ed): Chapter 1

Summer Assignment

Due 8/20-Letter (late after today, unless you are completely new to the class, then due 8/23)

Due 8/27-YIF (collected from server-7:00 AM)

Due 8/27-Test 1 (mc) (collected from server-7:00 AM)

Due 8/27-Chemistry optional work (collected from server-7:00 AM)

Homework

Due 8/23: Welcome letter/safety contract

Due 8/24 Mastering Biology (5 PM) Intro to using the system

Due 8/24 Seed Germination mini-lab (in class/email by class time)

Looking ahead---

There will be Mastering Biology Assignments due on a regular basis. You can "work" ahead without penalty, once the assignment becomes available.

FYI-

The University of Miami is hosting an information session for students and parents.

Visit their website and register. If you have any problems, please call the UM Admissions Office.

www.miami.edu

click undergraduate and rsvp.

These programs are designed for interested high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and transfer students. Parents are also welcome. Admission counselors will be visiting several cities to meet with prospective students and their families to answer any questions you have about UM.
Location - City, State	Date(s)/Time

FLORIDA Miami Dade County Reception: Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center 1241 Dickinson Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 Click Here to RSVP online »	Monday, August 13th, 2012 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM ET

On September 29 - October 1, 2012, Swarthmore College will host its annual fall visit program for students of color. Discover Swarthmore is a weekend program for Asian, Black, Latino/a, Native American, and multiracial high school seniors. It will introduce you to the many academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities available at one of the premier liberal arts and engineering colleges in the United States.

Apply by Friday, August 17th! (this Friday)

http://discover.swarthmore.edu

The 2012 National College Match application is now open.
Please read on for details.

The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's most selective colleges.

September 28, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
National College Match application is due, along with transcripts, teacher and counselor recommendations, and standardized test scores.

Please help spread the word and encourage Class of 2013 students to apply! This is a Four Year Achievement Based Scholarship. Deadline: October 31st.

Coca−Cola Scholars Program

Students who may be benefit from the temporary relief "deferred action" have free resources available. Please visit Students Working For Equal Rights: http://www.swer.org

Refer to http://www.swer.org website for complete information. SWER is conducting free information sessions and free legal clinics to help students/families complete applications.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Obama Administration’s Relief Process for Eligible Undocumented Youth

JUNE 19, 2012

n June 15, 2012, President Barack Obama announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would not deport certain DREAM Act–eligible undocumented youth. Under a directive from the secretary of DHS, these youth will be given temporary relief called "deferred action." Deferred action will be valid for two years and may be renewed at the end of the two years. Individuals who receive deferred action may apply for and may obtain employment authorization.

IMPORTANT: While this directive took effect on June 15, 2012, the federal government has 60 days to create a process to accept deferred action requests and is unable to accept requests at this time. If you apply now, your application will be rejected.

What is deferred action?

Deferred action is a kind of administrative relief from deportation that has been around a long time. ("Administrative" relief is relief that may be granted by DHS, without the person necessarily having to go to immigration court.) It allows a non-U.S. citizen to temporarily remain in the U.S. with legal immigration status. The person may also apply for an employment authorization document (a "work permit") for the period during which he or she has deferred action status.

Deferred action will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Even if you meet the requirements outlined below, DHS will still have to decide whether to grant you deferred action.

A grant of deferred action is temporary and does not provide a path to lawful permanent resident status or U.S. citizenship.

Who is eligible for deferred action under the Obama administration’s policy announced on June 15, 2012?

To be eligible for deferred action, you must:

• Have come to the U.S. under the age of sixteen.

FAQ: OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S RELIEF PROCESS FOR ELIGIBLE UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH PAGE 2 of 4

• Have continuously lived in the U.S. for at least five years before June 15, 2012, and be present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012.

• Currently be in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or be an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or U.S. armed forces.

• Have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety. (DHS is still defining which misdemeanors will be considered "significant.")

• Be 30 years old or younger (a person who has not yet turned 31 is also eligible). (At this point, it is not clear whether the person will have to have been under age 31 on the date of the announcement, June 15, 2012, or on the date he or she applies for deferred action. This is an issue that DHS officials will be clarifying at some future time.)

• Pass a background check.

What are the fees associated with the deferred action process announced on June 15?

At this point, we don’t know how much it will cost to apply for deferred action under the policy announced on June 15. At the least, the cost will include a $380 fee for the employment authorization application. Additional fees may be applied. Applicants will be able to apply for a fee waiver depending on their economic means or situation.

Testing Calendar

AP BIO (And other AP Courses) Review from FLVS

1. Go to http://www.flvs.net/areas/flvscourses/pages/testreviewap.aspx

2. Register as a new user. You will have to enter ALL information as if you are a student until you get to this screen:

3. DO NOT ENTER ANY AMOUNT TO PAY. THESE REVIEWS ARE FREE TO FLORIDA TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

4. Continue to enter information and when you get to this screen, select “student” as the user and answer all the questions:

5. Finish registration. Your user name and password will be sent to the email address you entered for your registration. Store this where you can remember this.

Email group- Send a message from your email account to the subscribe address below (you can just click on the link if you are on your own computer). The message can be blank. It should subscribe you to the list.

Subscribe:
DrG-APBio-2012-13-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Other Email group commands---

Post message:
DrG-APBio-2012-13@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe:
DrG-APBio-2012-13-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
List owner:
DrG-APBio-2012-13-owner@yahoogroups.com

School Calendar

Comments-Feedback Page

Information

Code Red Lock Down

Classroom doors will be immediately locked.
No passes for any reason (bathroom, water etc).
Sit away from the door.
Students in the hall will be brought into the nearest classroom.
Students in open areas should report to the nearest secured area.
Students in bathroom facilities should report to the nearest secured area.
Follow directions of emergency personnel and administrators.
ALL staff and students remain in LOCK DOWN until the ALL CLEAR announcement is made.

Science Fees

$15 Fee/year

If you are taking 2 science classes, you have to pay in each one separately.
If you do not pay, an obligation slip will be submitted, and in order to graduate, leave the school etc, you will have to pay (clear your obligations).

Humor-40+ ways to tell if you've been traumatized by AP Biology (these will be funnier as you survive the course)

What you need to learn for AP Bio (poem)