Campbell Biology Comprehensive Review Bootcamp
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8 sessions
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About
(AP Biology Foundations and Biology Olympiad Preparation)
This bootcamp is a multi session review series based on Campbell Biology that walks through Units 1 through 8 and builds a strong understanding of biology from the ground up. The focus is on learning how ideas connect and how to think through biology problems instead of memorizing details.
The series is designed for students taking Honors Biology or AP Biology, as well as students who want exposure to biology olympiad style thinking.
Units (and some topics) covered in this series include:
Unit 1 Chemistry of Life:
Atoms, water, macromolecules, enzymes, and amino acids
Unit 2 The Cell:
Cell structure, membranes, transport, cell communication, and the cell cycle
Unit 3 Genetics:
Meiosis, inheritance patterns, DNA, gene expression, and regulation
Unit 4 Mechanisms of Evolution:
Natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, and population change
Unit 5 The Evolutionary History of Biological Diversity:
Evidence for evolution, phylogenies, and the history of life
Unit 6 Plant Form and Function:
Plant structure, transport, photosynthesis, and plant responses
Unit 7 Animal Form and Function:
Body systems, homeostasis, signaling, and movement
Unit 8 Ecology:
Ecosystems, energy flow, population dynamics, and human impact
Each session is interactive and visual, with practice questions and guided explanations to help students follow along and stay engaged. By the end of the bootcamp, students will have a solid foundation for AP Biology and a clearer idea of how to prepare for biology competitions in the future.
Tutored by
I am a 10th grade high school student in Dallas, Texas, currently ranked in the top 3% of my grade. I have a strong interest in biology and received the British Biology Olympiad (BBO) Gold Award in 2026. I am very eager to share and discuss biology content on Schoolhouse! I also enjoy teaching math, and I achieved a full score on the PSAT Math section. In addition, I am a member of my school’s cross-country team. In my spare time, I like to hike and play video games with friends. _______________________________ Courses I am currently taking: AP Biology AP Pre-Calculus AP Seminar AP Physics AP World AP Chinese Chemistry Advanced English 2 Advanced
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
This is a multi session biology series, so regular attendance is important. Students are expected to join sessions on time and stay for most of each lesson. If you know you will miss a session, please message me at least 24 hours in advance through Schoolhouse DMs so your absence can be excused.
Students who miss two to three sessions without advance notice or who frequently leave early without communicating may be removed from the series to keep spots available for committed learners. Occasional conflicts are understandable, and clear communication is always appreciated.
SESSION 1
22
Mar
SESSION 1
Chemistry of life
Chemistry of life
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCMar 22, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
This session covers Unit 1 of Campbell Biology and focuses on the chemistry that makes life possible. Students will learn how basic biochemical ideas connect to real biological processes instead of just memorizing facts.
Many students underestimate the Chemistry of Life and rush through it, but this unit builds the foundation for nearly every topic that comes later. Gaps here often lead to confusion in future units like enzymes, respiration, genetics, and cell signaling, which is why taking the time to fully understand this unit is so important.
The lesson follows the Campbell Biology Unit 1 chapters and also includes amino acids, an important topic for understanding proteins that often appears in advanced biology classes and competitions.
Topics covered include:
- The Chemical Context of Life
- Water and the Fitness of the Environment
- Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life
- The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules
- Amino acids and how their structures affect protein function
This 60 minute session uses visual explanations, interactive questions, and guided practice to make challenging topics easier to understand. It is designed for students taking Honors Biology, or AP Biology, as well as students who want a strong foundation for future biology competitions.
SESSION 2
28
Mar
SESSION 2
Cell structure and function
Cell structure and function
Sat 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTCMar 28, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
This session covers Unit 2 of Campbell Biology and focuses on the cell as the basic unit of life. Students will learn how cell structures and processes work together to support life, from metabolism and energy production to communication and division.
The lesson follows the Campbell Biology Unit 2 chapters and builds a strong understanding of how cells function as coordinated systems, which is essential for later units such as genetics, physiology, and evolution.
Topics covered include:
- Anatomy of the cell
- Membrane structure and function
- Metabolism
- Cellular respiration and fermentation
- Photosynthesis
- Cell communication
- The cell cycle
This 90 minute session uses visual explanations, interactive questions, and guided practice to help students clearly understand complex cellular concepts. It is designed for students taking Honors Biology or AP Biology, as well as students who want a strong foundation for future biology competitions.
SESSION 3
4
Apr
SESSION 3
Gene expression and regulation
Gene expression and regulation
Sat 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTCApr 4, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
This session covers Unit 3 of Campbell Biology and focuses on genetics and the flow of information in living systems. Students will explore how traits are inherited, how genetic information is stored and expressed, and how genes change over time.
The lesson follows the Campbell Biology Unit 3 chapters and builds a strong understanding of inheritance, gene expression, and modern genetics, which are essential for success in advanced biology courses and competitions.
Topics covered include:
- Meiosis and sexual life cycles
- Mendel and the gene idea
- The chromosomal basis of inheritance
- The molecular basis of inheritance
- Gene expression from gene to protein
- Regulation of gene expression
- Viruses
- DNA tools and biotechnology
- Genomes and their evolution
This 90 minute session uses visual explanations, interactive questions, and guided practice to help students understand complex genetic concepts clearly. It is designed for students taking Honors Biology or AP Biology, as well as students who want a strong foundation for future biology competitions.
SESSION 4
5
Apr
SESSION 4
Natural selection
Natural selection
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCApr 5, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
This session covers Unit 4 of Campbell Biology and focuses on the mechanisms that drive evolutionary change over time. Students will learn how populations evolve, how new species form, and how life on Earth has changed across deep time.
The lesson follows the Campbell Biology Unit 4 chapters and builds a clear understanding of natural selection, population level processes, and speciation, which are central ideas in biology and frequently tested in advanced courses and competitions.
Topics covered include:
- Descent with modification and Darwin’s view of life
- The evolution of populations
- The origin of species
- The history of life on Earth
This 60 minute session uses visual explanations, interactive questions, and guided practice to help students understand evolutionary concepts clearly. It is designed for students taking Honors Biology or AP Biology, as well as students who want a strong foundation for future biology competitions.
SESSION 5
11
Apr
SESSION 5
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTCApr 11, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
This session covers Unit 5 of Campbell Biology and focuses on the evolutionary history of biological diversity. Students will explore how scientists classify life, how major groups of organisms are related, and how different forms of life evolved over time.
The lesson follows the Campbell Biology Unit 5 chapters and helps students understand the big picture of life on Earth, from early organisms to the diversity of plants and animals seen today. This unit is especially important for recognizing evolutionary patterns and relationships across groups.
Topics covered include:
- Phylogeny and the tree of life
- Bacteria and archaea
- Protists
- Plant diversity and the colonization of land
- The evolution of seed plants
- Fungi
- An overview of animal diversity
- Invertebrates
- The origin and evolution of vertebrates
This 90 minute session uses visual explanations, diagrams, and guided questions to help students understand how different groups of organisms are related and how biodiversity has changed over time. It is designed for students taking Honors Biology or AP Biology, as well as students who want a strong foundation for future biology competitions.
SESSION 6
18
Apr
SESSION 6
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM UTCApr 18, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM UTC
This session covers Unit 6 of Campbell Biology and focuses on how plants are structured and how they function. Students will learn how plants grow, transport resources, respond to their environment, and reproduce.
The lesson follows the Campbell Biology Unit 6 chapters and helps students understand how plant form supports plant function, from water and nutrient transport to reproduction and environmental responses.
Topics covered include:
- Vascular plant structure, growth, and development
- Resource acquisition and transport in vascular plants
- Soil and plant nutrition
- Angiosperm reproduction and biotechnology
- Plant responses to internal and external signals
This 75 minute session uses visual explanations, diagrams, and guided questions to help students understand plant systems clearly. It is designed for students taking Honors Biology or AP Biology, as well as students who want a strong foundation for future biology competitions.
SESSION 7
25
Apr
SESSION 7
AP Biology
AP Biology
Sat 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTCApr 25, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
This session covers Unit 7 of Campbell Biology and focuses on how animal body systems are structured and how they work together to maintain homeostasis. Students will explore how animals obtain energy, transport materials, respond to signals, defend against disease, and reproduce and develop.
The lesson follows the Campbell Biology Unit 7 chapters and helps students understand how different organ systems are connected, which is essential for later topics in physiology, neuroscience, and behavior.
Topics covered include:
- Basic principles of animal form and function
- Animal nutrition
- Circulation and gas exchange
- The immune system
- Osmoregulation and excretion
- Hormones and the endocrine system
- Animal reproduction
- Animal development
- Neurons, synapses, and signaling
- Nervous systems
- Sensory and motor mechanisms
- Animal behavior
This 90 minute session uses visual explanations, diagrams, and guided questions to help students understand complex animal systems clearly. It is designed for students taking Honors Biology or AP Biology, as well as students who want a strong foundation for future biology competitions.
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SESSION 8
26
Apr
SESSION 8
Ecology
Ecology
Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCApr 26, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
This session covers Unit 8 of Campbell Biology and focuses on ecology and the interactions between organisms and their environment. Students will explore how populations, communities, and ecosystems function, as well as how human activity affects the biosphere.
The lesson follows the Campbell Biology Unit 8 chapters and helps students understand ecological relationships across different levels of organization, from individual populations to global systems.
Topics covered include:
- An introduction to ecology and the biosphere
- Population ecology
- Community ecology
- Ecosystems and restoration ecology
- Conservation biology and global change
This 60 minute session uses visual explanations, diagrams, and guided questions to help students understand ecological concepts clearly and apply them to real world examples. It is designed for students taking Honors Biology or AP Biology, as well as students who want a strong foundation for future biology competitions.