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೭੧(❛▿❛✿)੭೨ Everything you need to know to get an A in your class and a 5 on the exam ೭੧(❛▿❛✿)੭೨ Hi everyone! This series is great for anyone who is planning to take AP Biology next year. AP Biology covers a lot of material and is ranked as one of the hardest AP courses, so getting a head start on the material will definitely help you do well in the class and on the exam. The material covered in this series is based on the AP® Biology Course and Exam Description from College Board: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf This will be a year-long course covering all 8 units of AP Biology, starting in September and ending in May. The AP Biology exam this year will take place on May 16th, at 12:00 PM. Sessions will take place weekly on Fridays at 7:00 PM EST, and there will be practice AP sessions and office hours sprinkled throughout the week (since I've already reached the maximum number of sessions in this series, I will create separate sessions for these and send the links to register in the group chat). I will also provide optional practice questions/homework to help grasp the concepts for each unit in the series group chat. We will be covering the content for all 8 units of AP Biology: - Unit 1: Chemistry of Life (8%–11% of exam score) - Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function (10%–13% of exam score) - Unit 3: Cellular Energetics (12%–16% of exam score) - Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle (10%–15% of exam score) - Unit 5: Heredity (8%-11% of exam score) - Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation (12%-16% of exam score) - Unit 7: Natural Selection (13%-20% of exam score) - Unit 8: Ecology (10%-15% of exam score) Note: Although I've listed what we are going to cover in each session in the session descriptions, it's just an estimate on how long I will take for each unit and may change. Below are some resources to help you prepare for the AP Biology exam: - Campbell Biology (textbook): I mainly used this resource to study for the AP Biology exam. There are many editions of this textbook (I personally used the 11th edition), but they all cover the content tested on the AP Biology exam. - Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology - Fiveable: https://library.fiveable.me/ap-bio - Amoeba Sisters (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/@AmoebaSisters - Crash Course Biology: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EED4C1D684D3ADF - Bozeman Science: https://www.bozemanscience.com/ap-biology - Albert.io: https://www.albert.io/ap-biology (note: this site has a lot of great AP Biology practice questions but requires a paid subscription in order to use the resource) How I studied for AP Biology: I learned most of the content covered by reading and taking notes from the Campbell biology textbook. I also learned through class lectures and watching YouTube videos on topics that I was confused about. I reviewed for the AP exam by using the Princeton AP Biology review book and by taking a lot of practice tests. I took this course two years ago, scored a 5 on the AP exam, and have been tutoring other students at my school on AP Biology since then. I also took high school biology three years ago and IB Biology HL (year 2 of IB Biology) last year. Also, if you are unable to make the session times, please let me know! I can't change the times because many other learners have registered, but I'd be more than happy to schedule a makeup session with you. Additionally, if you need any help with biology homework, feel free to send me a chat and I will do my best to help you. Thank you, and I look forward to teaching you!:)
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
No attendance policy!:) Come to whatever sessions you need. If you are unable to make the time, feel free to come to one of my office hours to catch up. During office hours, I can also help you with your AP Biology homework or explain any other topic in AP Biology (does not have to be about the unit that we are on).
Dates
September 15 - May 11
Learners
49 / 100
Total Sessions
20
About the Tutor
Hi! I'm Monica, a senior in high school from Michigan who has a strong passion for science (especially biology) and math. I usually tutor AP Biology and AP Calculus here on Schoolhouse. In my free time, I enjoy working on art projects, gardening, and playing tennis. I'm so glad to be a part of this amazing community!:)
Upcoming Sessions
Session 8
AP Biology
Begin Unit 4 (Cell Communication and Cell Cycle) Unit 4 topics: - 4.1 Cell Communication - 4.2 Introduction to Signal Transduction - 4.3 Signal Transduction - 4.4 Changes in Signal Transduction Pathways - 4.5 Feedback - 4.6 Cell Cycle - 4.7 Regulation of Cell Cycle
Session 9
AP Biology
Continue Unit 4 (Cell Communication and Cell Cycle) Unit 4 topics: - 4.1 Cell Communication - 4.2 Introduction to Signal Transduction - 4.3 Signal Transduction - 4.4 Changes in Signal Transduction Pathways - 4.5 Feedback - 4.6 Cell Cycle - 4.7 Regulation of Cell Cycle
Session 10
AP Biology
Begin Unit 5 (Heredity) Unit 5 topics: - 5.1 Meiosis - 5.2 Meiosis and Genetic Diversity - 5.3 Mendelian Genetics - 5.4 Non-Mendelian Genetics - 5.5 Environmental Effects on Phenotype - 5.6 Chromosomal Inheritance
Session 11
AP Biology
Continue Unit 5 (Heredity) Unit 5 topics: - 5.1 Meiosis - 5.2 Meiosis and Genetic Diversity - 5.3 Mendelian Genetics - 5.4 Non-Mendelian Genetics - 5.5 Environmental Effects on Phenotype - 5.6 Chromosomal Inheritance
Session 12
AP Biology
Begin Unit 6 (Gene Expression and Regulation) Unit 6 topics: - 6.1 DNA and RNA Structure - 6.2 Replication - 6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing - 6.4 Translation - 6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression - 6.6 Gene Expression and Cell Specialization - 6.7 Mutations - 6.8 Biotechnology
Session 13
AP Biology
Continue Unit 6 (Gene Expression and Regulation) Unit 6 topics: - 6.1 DNA and RNA Structure - 6.2 Replication - 6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing - 6.4 Translation - 6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression - 6.6 Gene Expression and Cell Specialization - 6.7 Mutations - 6.8 Biotechnology
Session 14
AP Biology
Begin Unit 7 (Natural Selection) Unit 7 topics: - 7.1 Introduction to Natural Selection - 7.2 Natural Selection - 7.3 Artificial Selection - 7.4 Population Genetics - 7.5 Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium - 7.6 Evidence of Evolution - 7.7 Common Ancestry - 7.8 Continuing Evolution - 7.9 Phylogeny - 7.10 Speciation - 7.11 Extinction - 7.12 Variations in Populations - 7.13 Origin of Life on Earth
Session 15
AP Biology
Continue Unit 7 (Natural Selection) Unit 7 topics: - 7.1 Introduction to Natural Selection - 7.2 Natural Selection - 7.3 Artificial Selection - 7.4 Population Genetics - 7.5 Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium - 7.6 Evidence of Evolution - 7.7 Common Ancestry - 7.8 Continuing Evolution - 7.9 Phylogeny - 7.10 Speciation - 7.11 Extinction - 7.12 Variations in Populations - 7.13 Origin of Life on Earth I think each series can only have a maximum of 25 sessions (I'm unable to add another session after this one). When we get here, I will create a new series to cover the rest of the content and review for the AP exam:)
Session 16
AP Biology
Begin Unit 8 (Ecology) Unit 8 topics: - 8.1 Environmental Responses - 8.2 & 8.7 Energy Flow and Ecosystem Disruptions - 8.3 & 8.5 Population and Community Ecology - 8.4 Density's Role Within Populations - 8.6 Biodiversity Key questions: How does diversity among and between species in a biological system affect the evolution of species within the system? How does the acquisition of energy relate to the health of a biological system? How do communities and ecosystems change, for better or worse, due to biological disruption?How does a disruption of a biological system affect genetic information storage and transmission? How do species interactions affect the survival of an ecosystem?
Session 17
AP Biology
Begin Unit 8 (Ecology) Unit 8 topics: - 8.1 Environmental Responses - 8.2 & 8.7 Energy Flow and Ecosystem Disruptions - 8.3 & 8.5 Population and Community Ecology - 8.4 Density's Role Within Populations - 8.6 Biodiversity Key questions: How does diversity among and between species in a biological system affect the evolution of species within the system? How does the acquisition of energy relate to the health of a biological system? How do communities and ecosystems change, for better or worse, due to biological disruption?How does a disruption of a biological system affect genetic information storage and transmission? How do species interactions affect the survival of an ecosystem?
Session 18
AP Biology
AP Practice Questions and review of Units 1-8 - you got this! We are almost at exam time:)
Session 19
AP Biology
AP Practice Questions and review of Units 1-8 - you got this! We are almost at exam time:)
Session 20
AP Biology
AP Biology Mega Review I will go over things to memorize, helpful tips and tricks to ace the exam, and common AP Biology style questions. I will also stay after class as long as you need to answer some last minute questions about the exam. The AP Biology exam will take place on May 16th, at 12:00 PM. Make sure to get a good night's sleep, pack everything that you need to bring to the exam the night before, and eat a healthy breakfast! You got this! Take a deep breath, and remember that you've been preparing for this exam all year. GOOD LUCK!! 🍀