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Hello everyone! In these AP Biology sessions, we'll cover key concepts, from cell biology and genetics to evolution and ecology, aligned with the AP curriculum. Each week features interactive lectures, quizzes, and discussions to reinforce understanding. Learners will actively engage through practice problems, kahoots, and reviewing AP exam-style questions, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the AP Biology exam.
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Please do not miss more than two sessions in a row without contacting me with a reason. I understand that we all are busy, just make sure I know in advance!
SESSION 1
8
Sep
SESSION 1
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 8, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Overview of AP Biology exam structure, study strategies, and course introduction.
Introduction to the themes of biology: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, and interactions.
Activities:
Discuss the structure of the AP exam (multiple choice, FRQs).
Introduce study resources (textbooks, videos, practice exams).
Set goals and expectations for the course.
SESSION 2
15
Sep
SESSION 2
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 15, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
We will discuss the first unit of AP Bio--Chemistry of Life. We will go over: Water, Carbon, Macromolecules (Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids). Focus on biochemistry, properties of water, and macromolecules.
Activities:
Interactive discussion on water’s role in biological systems.
Macromolecule identification activity.
Questions on basic chemistry concepts and macromolecules.
SESSION 3
22
Sep
SESSION 3
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 22, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Enzyme structure and function.
Factors affecting enzyme activity (temperature, pH).
Metabolic pathways and energy transfer (ATP).
Activities:
Enzyme lab simulation or demonstration.
Problem-solving: Enzyme activity graphs.
Practice questions on enzyme kinetics.
SESSION 4
29
Sep
SESSION 4
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 29, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells.
Structure and function of organelles.
Cell membrane structure (fluid mosaic model).
Activities:
Label and compare cell diagrams.
Group discussion on organelle functions.
Quiz on cell structures.
SESSION 5
6
Oct
SESSION 5
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCOct 6, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Passive transport (diffusion, osmosis).
Active transport (pumps, endocytosis, exocytosis).
Osmoregulation and water balance.
Activities:
Osmosis lab or simulation.
Practice problems on diffusion and osmosis.
Quiz on types of cell transport.
SESSION 6
13
Oct
SESSION 6
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCOct 13, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Signal transduction pathways.
Types of signals: Local (paracrine, synaptic) and long-distance (hormonal).
Feedback mechanisms (positive and negative feedback).
Activities:
Case studies on cell signaling (e.g., insulin signaling).
Diagram and explain a signaling pathway.
Practice FRQ on cell communication.
SESSION 7
20
Oct
SESSION 7
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCOct 20, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Phases of the cell cycle (G1, S, G2, M).
Mitosis: Stages and regulation.
Control of the cell cycle and cancer.
Activities:
Mitosis lab simulation.
Create a cell cycle diagram.
Quiz on mitosis and cell cycle regulation.
SESSION 8
27
Oct
SESSION 8
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCOct 27, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Meiosis: Stages and processes.
Genetic variation (independent assortment, crossing over).
Comparison of meiosis and mitosis.
Activities:
Meiosis diagram and comparison with mitosis.
Practice problems on genetic variation.
Quiz on meiosis and sexual reproduction.
SESSION 9
3
Nov
SESSION 9
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCNov 3, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Overview of cellular respiration.
Glycolysis and fermentation.
Anaerobic vs. aerobic respiration.
Activities:
Diagram the stages of glycolysis.
Case study on lactic acid fermentation.
Practice problems on glycolysis.
SESSION 10
10
Nov
SESSION 10
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM UTCNov 10, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM UTC
Topics:
Krebs cycle (Citric Acid Cycle).
Electron transport chain (ETC).
Chemiosmosis and ATP production.
Activities:
Create a detailed diagram of the Krebs cycle.
Practice questions on the ETC and ATP yield.
Quiz on aerobic respiration.
SESSION 11
16
Nov
SESSION 11
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCNov 16, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Structure of the chloroplast.
Light-dependent reactions (Photosystems I and II).
Electron transport and ATP synthesis in photosynthesis.
Activities:
Diagram the light reactions in photosynthesis.
Practice questions on photophosphorylation.
Quiz on light reactions.
SESSION 12
24
Nov
SESSION 12
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCNov 24, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Calvin cycle (Carbon fixation, reduction, regeneration).
Photorespiration and factors affecting photosynthesis.
Activities:
Diagram the Calvin cycle.
Practice problems on carbon fixation.
Quiz on the Calvin cycle and factors affecting photosynthesis.
SESSION 13
8
Dec
SESSION 13
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCDec 8, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Incomplete dominance, codominance.
Polygenic inheritance, multiple alleles.
Epistasis and pleiotropy.
Activities:
Case studies on non-Mendelian genetics.
Practice problems on inheritance patterns.
Quiz on extensions of Mendelian genetics.
SESSION 14
15
Dec
SESSION 14
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCDec 15, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Linked genes and gene mapping.
Sex-linked traits (X-linked inheritance).
Chromosomal mutations (deletions, duplications, translocations).
Activities:
Solve problems on linked genes and mapping.
Discussion on chromosomal mutations and genetic disorders.
Quiz on chromosomal inheritance.
SESSION 15
5
Jan
SESSION 15
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCJan 5, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
DNA technology (PCR, gel electrophoresis).
CRISPR and gene editing.
Ethical considerations in biotechnology.
Activities:
DNA fingerprinting lab simulation.
Group discussion on ethics in genetic engineering.
Quiz on biotechnology techniques
SESSION 16
12
Jan
SESSION 16
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCJan 12, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
Population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
Mechanisms of evolution (gene flow, genetic drift, selection).
Activities:
Calculate Hardy-Weinberg problems.
Case studies on natural selection in action.
Quiz on evolution and natural selection.
SESSION 17
2
Feb
SESSION 17
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCFeb 2, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Trophic levels and energy transfer.
Biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen, water).
Ecological succession (primary and secondary).
Activities:
Diagram nutrient cycles in ecosystems.
Discuss case studies on ecological succession.
Quiz on ecosystems and energy flow.
SESSION 18
9
Feb
SESSION 18
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCFeb 9, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Review of cell structure, function, and energetics.
Cell transport, signaling, and metabolism.
Activities:
Practice questions on cellular processes.
Group review session on challenging topics.
Mock FRQs on cellular energetics.
SESSION 19
16
Feb
SESSION 19
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCFeb 16, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Topics:
Review of genetics, inheritance patterns, and evolution.
Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics, speciation, and phylogeny.
Activities:
Practice genetics problems and evolutionary scenarios.
Group discussion on key concepts.
Mock FRQs on genetics and evolution.
SESSION 20
23
Feb
SESSION 20
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCFeb 23, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Gene Expression and Regulation (Unit 6)
DNA Replication, Transcription, and Translation
Gene Regulation (Operons, Epigenetics, Mutations)
Activities:
Practice problems on codon charts and protein synthesis
Case studies on gene regulation (lac operon, trp operon)
Mock FRQs on gene expression and mutations
SESSION 21
2
Mar
SESSION 21
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCMar 2, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Natural Selection and Evolutionary Processes (Unit 7)
Evidence for Evolution and Common Ancestry
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium and Population Genetics
Activities:
Hardy-Weinberg equation practice problems
Case studies on natural selection and speciation
Mock FRQs on evolution and population genetics
SESSION 22
9
Mar
SESSION 22
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCMar 9, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Phylogeny, Speciation, and Extinction (Unit 7)
Cladograms and Phylogenetic Trees
Adaptive Radiation and Convergent Evolution
Activities:
Practice interpreting and constructing cladograms
Case studies on speciation events
Mock FRQs on phylogeny and species classification
SESSION 23
16
Mar
SESSION 23
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCMar 16, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Ecology: Population Dynamics (Unit 8)
Population Growth Models (Exponential vs. Logistic)
Carrying Capacity and Density-Dependent Factors
Activities:
Practice problems on population growth calculations
Case studies on predator-prey relationships
Mock FRQs on population ecology
SESSION 24
23
Mar
SESSION 24
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCMar 23, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Ecosystem Interactions and Energy Flow (Unit 8)
Trophic Levels and Food Webs
Nutrient Cycles (Carbon, Nitrogen, Water)
Activities:
Diagram analysis of food webs and trophic pyramids
Case study on human impact on ecosystems
Mock FRQs on ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles
SESSION 25
30
Mar
SESSION 25
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCMar 30, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
Review of Units 1–5 (Foundational Concepts)
Biochemistry, Cells, Energetics, and Cell Communication
Activities:
Quick review of key concepts from early units
High-yield practice questions
Mock FRQs covering foundational topics
SESSION 26
6
Apr
SESSION 26
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCApr 6, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC
AP Biology Comprehensive Review (Units 5–8)
High-Yield Topics and Most Missed Concepts
Activities:
Rapid review of major concepts with Q&A
Multiple-choice and FRQ practice on all covered units
Exam strategy discussion (time management, FRQ structuring