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- Prerequisites include high-school-level biology and chemistry. Students may also choose to take an additional introductory or prep course before pursuing AP Biology.
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The AP Biology framework included in the course and exam description outlines distinct skills, called science practices, that students should practice throughout the year—skills that will help them learn to think and act like biologists.
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- The Exam
- Chemistry of Life. You’ll learn about water’s role as the basis of life and the functions of macromolecules like lipids and proteins.
- Cell Structure and Function. You’ll study the makeup of cells and the fundamentals of evolution. Cellular components and functions of those components.
- Cellular Energetics. You’ll explore how cells interact with their environment and how fundamental biological processes work at the cellular level.
- Cell Communication and Cell Cycle. You’ll learn how cells grow and reproduce, as well as how cells communicate. The mechanisms of cell communication.
Do AP courses have requirements or prerequisites? Some AP classes have recommended courses you should take first—check the specific course page for that information. Your high school may also have requirements for specific AP courses. Talk to your school counselor or a teacher to find out more.
The College Board recommends successful completion of high school biology and high school chemistry [2] before commencing AP Biology, although the actual prerequisites vary from school to school and from state to state.
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The College Board strongly encourages educators to make equitable access a guiding principle for their AP programs by giving all willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to participate in AP. We encourage the elimination of barriers that restrict access to AP for students from ethnic, racial and socioeconomic groups that have been...
This guide is one of four Course Planning and Pacing Guides designed for AP® Biology teachers. Each provides an example of how to design instruction for the AP course based on the author’s teaching context (e.g., demographics, schedule, school type, setting). The Course Planning and Pacing Guides highlight how the components of the AP Biology Curri...
(continued) Castle Park High School champions academic excellence and personal success by offering rigorous and advanced classes to a community of diverse learners. AP Biology, a one-year course offered to juniors and seniors, seeks to motivate students to succeed in higher education and the world of scientific work. Scientific inquiry, conceptual ...
▼ How do organisms use free energy to maintain organization, growth, and reproduction? ▼ How do changes in free energy available to organisms result in changes in population size and disruptions to an ecosystem? ▼ How are biological systems from cells to organisms to populations, communities, and ecosystems affected by complex biotic and abi...
Students create a concept map based on prior knowledge of biotic and abiotic interactions of different biological systems. In groups of three, students work with 20 vocabulary terms and concepts (selected by me). Students write the terms and concepts on sticky notes and arrange them to create a concept map of their current understanding of ecology....
Students answer two short free-response questions based on the animal behavior lab, and their peers and I review their responses.
Building required knowledge by focusing on the vocabulary with a graphic organizer helps access prior knowledge. From each of the chapters, I select biological terms and concepts that students should know and be able to apply. I sometimes add a vocabulary word that encourages students to make connections with other big ideas. How students apply the...
▼ How do organisms use free energy to maintain organization, growth, and reproduction? ▼ How do changes in free energy available to organisms result in changes in population size and disruptions to an ecosystem? ▼ How are biological systems from cells to organisms to populations, communities, and ecosystems affected by complex biotic and abi...
Students are provided with examples of complex food webs. In groups, students add arrows to show the transfer of energy within the food webs. Students then create their own food webs, but in their labeling they must detail three to five interspecific interactions that occur within their food webs, such as competition, predation, herbivory, symbiosi...
Students are provided with a rubric of the identifying items that will be used to evaluate the food webs. They will have the opportunity to peer review one another’s work. Essential Questions: ▼ How do organisms use free energy to maintain organization, growth, and reproduction? ▼ How do changes in free energy available to organisms result in ...
▼ How is natural selection a major mechanism of evolution, and in what ways does it act on phenotypic variations in a population? ▼ In what ways do organisms share many conserved core processes and features, and how do phylogenetic trees and cladograms graphically represent or model evolutionary history? ▼ What hypotheses exist with supporting...
The activity helps students activate their prior knowledge of evolution. It also helps to deepen students’ understanding of how evolution is supported by amino acid data, in addition to fossil records or phenotype scientific data. This activity allows students to visualize and devise responses to scientific questions based on scientific evidence th...
▼ How is natural selection a major mechanism of evolution, and in what ways does it act on phenotypic variations ▼ in a population? In what ways do organisms share many conserved core processes and features, and how do phylogenetic trees and cladograms graphically represent or model evolutionary history? ▼ What hypotheses exist with supporting...
Students investigate natural selection in Wisconsin Fast plants through several generations of plants. Students artificially select and continue to grow their plants, observing and recording qualitative data. Students then use the data to reflect on changes they observed from generation to generation. With their data, students quantitatively evalua...
Students create and present mini-posters that reflect the results, experimental protocol, methodology, and data collection of their Artificial Selection evolution lab. Mini-posters will be peer and teacher reviewed in groups of four.
The teacher provides Article 7: “Tracking the Long-Term Decline and Recovery of an Isolated Population.” Students read the article, analyze the mathematical model of the data presented, and explain (with justifying evidence) any changes they see in the genetic makeup of the population over time. I provide corrective and informative feedback to the ...
Using data from “Tracking the Long-Term Decline and Recovery of an Isolated Population” students predict (with justification) the effects of variation within prairie chicken populations on their survival and fitness. I provide corrective and informative feedback via discussion and modify subsequent instructional activities based on student understa...
With little teacher facilitation, students plan the design of a mural depicting the Carboniferous period. Before students can design the mural, they must research the scientific connection and make the design scientifically accurate. Students collect data about the types of organisms for the mural, observing the adaptations that contributed to the ...
▼ How do molecules and atoms from the environment build new molecules? ▼ In what ways do DNA and RNA molecules have similarities and differences that define their function? ▼ In what ways do the subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequences determine the properties of those molecules? ▼ What interactions between molecules affect ...
• Chemistry of Water and Its Effects on Pond Ecology
This activity helps students understand the basic properties of macromolecules, how they function, and their importance to organisms. Students see and kinesthetically explore how those molecules, once built, facilitate homeostasis and reproduction for the environment of populations. By teaching others, my students gain leadership skills while reinf...
▼ How do molecules and atoms from the environment build new molecules? ▼ In what ways do DNA and RNA molecules have similarities and differences that define their function? ▼ In what ways do the subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequences determine the properties of those molecules? ▼ What interactions between molecules affect ...
▼ How do surface-area-to-volume ratios affect the ability of biological systems to obtain necessary resources or eliminate waste products? ▼ How is growth and dynamic homeostasis maintained by the constant movement of molecules across membranes? ▼ In what ways do eukaryotic cells’ internal membranes and organelles contribute to cell functions?...
On lab days, I have students set up their own equipment, make their own solutions, create their own data table(s), and decide how they will collect data. Placing the responsibility on the students to design their own investigations allows them to take ownership of their work.
▼ How do surface-area-to-volume ratios affect the ability of biological systems to obtain necessary resources or eliminate waste products? ▼ How is growth and dynamic homeostasis maintained by the constant movement of molecules across membranes? ▼ In what ways do eukaryotic cells’ internal membranes and organelles contribute to cell functions?...
“Dropping Signals” “The Inside Story of Cell Communication”
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
Using the presentation rubric and the activity they were assigned, students present their PowerPoint projects to the class. When students are assigned to present concepts regarding protein synthesis (which can be a dificult concept to understand), I provide direction on obtaining the information as well as a rubric to guide their planning. This app...
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