Mastering AP Bio: Summer Starter Pack
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10 sessions
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MA
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Get a head start on AP Biology with this summer prep bootcamp! We'll cover all 8 units of the curriculum, and focus on topics that seem to trip up students every year. Each session will include small lectures, helpful tips, and AP-style practice questions. No prior AP Bio experience is needed, just basic high school biology knowledge as well as a notebook, a pencil, and a laptop. Excited to learn with you guys!
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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
You are free to attend or skip whichever sessions you want! Make sure to notify the tutor when you are skipping!
SESSION 1
2
Aug
SESSION 1
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 2, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Kick off the bootcamp with an overview of AP Biology! We'll discuss what the course covers, how the exam works, and the skills that will help you succeed! You will learn effect study strategies and learn how to tackle FRQ's.
SESSION 2
8
Aug
SESSION 2
AP Biology
AP Biology
Fri 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCAug 8, 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC
We will start with Unit 1 - Chemistry of Life. Explore the chemical foundations of life, properties of water, the structure/function of macromolecules, and enzyme activity. We will also understand how molecular interactions can drive biological processes, ending with some tips for this unit!
SESSION 3
9
Aug
SESSION 3
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 9, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
We will continue on with Unit 2 - Cell Structure and Function. We will dive into the world of cells, comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes. We will learn about organelles, membrane structure, and other cellular mechanisms. As always, we will end with some practice questions to apply our knowledge.
SESSION 4
15
Aug
SESSION 4
AP Biology
AP Biology
Fri 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCAug 15, 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC
Next, we will learn Unit 3 - Cellular Energetics with things like photosynthesis and cellular respiration. We will go over ATP production and energy transfer pathways, ending off with looking at graphs.
SESSION 5
16
Aug
SESSION 5
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 16, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Unit 4 - Cell Communication and Cell Cycle comes next! We will learn how cells communicate using signaling pathways and feedback mechanisms. We will go over the cell cycle and checkpoints that regulate!
SESSION 6
22
Aug
SESSION 6
AP Biology
AP Biology
Fri 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCAug 22, 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC
In Unit 5 - Heredity, we will explore the principles of inheritance, including the Mendelian genetics and complex patterns. We will practice Punnett squares and chi-square tests.
SESSION 7
23
Aug
SESSION 7
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 23, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Next, there is Unit 6 - Gene Expression and Regulation! Here, we will talk through how DNA directs protein synthesis through processes like translation and transcription. We will study gene regulation mechanisms and explore biotech tools!
SESSION 8
29
Aug
SESSION 8
AP Biology
AP Biology
Fri 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCAug 29, 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC
As we get to an end, we reach the easier units (in my opinion!). Unit 7 - Natural Selection talks about the driving forces behind evolution, natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow! We will learn about the Hardy-Weinberg equation as well as phylogenetic trees to full understand evolutionary relationships!
SESSION 9
30
Aug
SESSION 9
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTCAug 30, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
For our last unit, we have Unit 8 - Ecology, where we will investigate ecosystems, energy flow, population dynamics, and the impact of human activity. We will look at graphs to interpret them based on AP-style questions!
SESSION 10
5
Sep
SESSION 10
AP Biology
AP Biology
Fri 10:00 PM - 10:45 PM UTCSep 5, 10:00 PM - 10:45 PM UTC
For our final session, we will wrap up the course with fun Kahoots to review all units! It will be a Q&A session, and we will end with practicing AP-style questions!