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AP Biology is an extremely self-directed class that will require time management and organizational skills. We will be covering most of the material in a college-level textbook and we will be doing 12 in-depth labs over the course of the year.  \nWe are participating in a demanding task together. The course description, as set forth in the AP course handbook states: The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a full-year college introductory biology course taken by biology majors during their first year (8 college credits) . Consequently, we will be covering a chapter a week (sometimes more) out of a college-level textbook for the entire year. The result will be a much deeper knowledge of biology and a score on the AP Biology exam which might lead to receiving college credit for all your hard work.  \nUnderstand that YOU will determine your success in this course. The course goes at a rapid pace for the whole year and your full attention will be needed for success.  \nI expect that all of you will have all the required materials on the first day of class and that these materials will be brought to class daily. You should be reading the AP Biology textbook nightly; expect to work almost an hour each night.  \nIf you have any questions about the AP Biology course, please see me in STEM B or email me at[smitchell@gmahs.org](smitchell@gmahs.org. I am grateful)[. I am grateful](smitchell@gmahs.org. I am grateful) for the opportunity to be your instructor and am looking forward to working with each of you next year as we explore the dynamic world in which we live.  \nMaterials:  \nTextbook: Campbell Biology in Focus, AP Edition, 2nd Edition, 2017. San Francisco: Pearson.  \nCompanion Website: [http://www.masteringbiology.com](http://www.masteringbiology.com)  \nAP Biology Investigative Labs: An Inquiry-Based Approach (instructor provides)  \nCollege Board AP Exam Info Site: [http://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-biology](http://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-biology)  \nAP SUMMER ASSIGNMENT:  \nRecommended: Purchase Barron’s AP Biology review book.  \nRead the assigned chapters in the review guide AND watch the assigned videos.  \n1) Create a one-pager for each chapter. Hand draw images. Lots of color with minimal white space. Include chapter key terms. Do not copy chapter summary! ALL due first full class day.  \n2) Write required essays (100-150 words. Responses should be in a well-constructed paragraph that incorporates the question you are answering and include pertinent examples. Proofread!  \nPost essays to Turnitin by the dates indicated.  \n3) Science Skills for each chapter. Write in complete sentences. Incorporate data as justification. Post SS to Turnitin by dates indicated.  \n4) Unit Review Packet due first full class day.  \nChapter 1: Evolution and the Foundations of Biology SS due: 07/10/26  \nReading only, no video.  \nScience Skills page 18.  \nOne pager  \nChapter 2: The Chemical Context of Life  SS and Essay due: 07/24/26  \nReading and Video: Properties of Water; Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis; Carbohydrates and Lipids  \n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HeIIT_fGdA&list=PLoGgviqq4847VchRdUdvbDPzsp9ResrjD&i](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HeIIT_fGdA&list=PLoGgviqq4847VchRdUdvbDPzsp9ResrjD&i)[ndex=11&t=0s](ndex=11&t=0s)  \nScience Skills page 40  \nOne pager  \nEssay: Big Idea Organization: Several emergent properties of water contribute to the suitability of the environment for life. In a short essay, describe how the ability of water to function as a versatile solvent arises from the structure of water molecules.  \nChapter 3: Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life SS and Essay due: 08/07/26  \nReading and Video: Proteins and Nucleic Acids  \n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdwoHBZkHuM&list=PLoGgviqq4847VchRdUdvbDPzsp9ResrjD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td","cbCaivFj4X20CNEj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivFj4X20CNEj","pdf",120493,"English","# AP Biology Course Overview\n## Materials and Expectations\n# AP Summer Assignment\n## One-Pagers\n## Essays (100–150 words)\n## Science Skills\n## Unit Review Packet and Chapter Schedule\n## Reading and Active Learning Tips","[{\"question\":\"What core behaviors are required to succeed in AP Biology?\",\"answer\":\"The course moves at a rapid pace all year, so success depends on full attention, effective time management, and daily organization. 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