……master the concepts and excel in AP Biology
Key Topics:🧬 AP Biology Curriculum Overview, Learning Objectives and topic wise resource-links!
Properties of water and its significance in biological systems
Structure and function of macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
Elements and molecules essential for life
Science Practices:
Explaining biological concepts and processes.
Analyzing visual representations.
Resources:
Interactive diagrams of macromolecular structures
Practice Quizzes on Chemical properties of water
– [AP Biology Course and Exam Description – Unit 1](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf
– [Bozeman Science: Water – A Polar Molecule](https://www.bozemanscience.com/water-a-polar-molecule
– [Khan Academy: Biomolecules](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/chemistry-of-life
Key Topics:
Prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells
Organelles and their functions
Membrane structure and transport mechanisms
Surface area-to-volume ratio implications
Science Practices:
Representation and description of data
Calculations related to cell size and transport
Resources:
Virtual lab on osmosis and diffusion
Comparative charts of cell types
– [AP Biology Course and Exam Description – Unit 2](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf
– [Bozeman Science: Cell Structure](https://www.bozemanscience.com/cell-structure
– [Khan Academy: Cell Structures](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/cell-structure-and-function
Key Topics:
Enzyme structure, function, and regulation
Photosynthesis: light-dependent and light-independent reactions
Cellular respiration: glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation
Science Practices:
Analyzing data from experiments
Applying mathematical routines to biological processes
Resources:
Animated videos on metabolic pathways
Lab simulations on enzyme activity
– [AP Biology Course and Exam Description – Unit 3](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf
– [Bozeman Science: Cellular Respiration](https://www.bozemanscience.com/cellular-respiration
– [Khan Academy: Cellular Respiration](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/cellular-energetics
Key Topics:
Cell signaling pathways and mechanisms
Feedback mechanisms in homeostasis
Phases of the cell cycle and regulation
Science Practices:
Developing and justifying scientific arguments
Interpreting visual representations of signaling pathways
Resources:
Case studies on hormonal signaling
Interactive models of the cell cycle
– [AP Biology Course and Exam Description – Unit 4](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf
– [Bozeman Science: Cell Communication](https://www.bozemanscience.com/cell-communication
Key Topics:
Meiosis and genetic variation
Mendelian genetics: laws of segregation and independent assortment
Non-Mendelian inheritance patterns
Science Practices:
Predicting genetic outcomes using probability
Analyzing pedigrees and inheritance patterns
Resources:
Punnett square practice problems
Tutorials on genetic disorders
– [AP Biology Course and Exam Description – Unit 5](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf
– [Bozeman Science: Mendelian Genetics](https://www.bozemanscience.com/mendelian-genetics
– [Khan Academy: Mendelian Genetics](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/heredity
Key Topics:
DNA replication, transcription, and translation
Gene regulation mechanisms
Mutations and their effects on gene expression
Science Practices:
Interpreting data from gene expression studies
Evaluating the impact of genetic changes
Resources:
Virtual labs on gene cloning
Interactive exercises on operon models
– [AP Biology Course and Exam Description – Unit 5](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf
– [Bozeman Science: Mendelian Genetics](https://www.bozemanscience.com/mendelian-genetics
– [Khan Academy: Mendelian Genetics](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/heredity
Key Topics:
Evidence supporting evolution
Mechanisms of evolution: natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow
Phylogenetic trees and cladograms
Science Practices:
Constructing and interpreting evolutionary trees
Analyzing data on population genetics
Resources:
Simulations on allele frequency changes
Quizzes on evolutionary concepts
– [AP Biology Course and Exam Description – Unit 7](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf
– [Bozeman Science: Natural Selection](https://www.bozemanscience.com/natural-selection
– [Natural Selection] (https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-
biology/natural-selection
)
Key Topics:
Ecosystem dynamics and energy flow
Population ecology and community interactions
Human impact on the environment
Science Practices:
Modeling ecological processes
Evaluating environmental data
Resources:
Case studies on conservation efforts
Interactive food web builders
[AP Biology Course and Exam Description – Unit 8](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-biology-course-and-exam-description.pdf
– [Bozeman Science: Ecosystems](https://www.bozemanscience.com/ecosystems
– [Ecology](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/ecology
Each lab should include:
– Objectives and background information
– Step-by-step procedures
– Data analysis questions
– Real-world applications
📊 Science Practices Integration
6 Science practices emphasized by the College Board:
1. Concept Explanation: Articulate biological concepts and processes.
2. Visual Representations: Analyze diagrams and models.
3. Question and Method: Formulate scientific questions and design experiments.
4. Representing and Describing Data: Interpret and present data effectively.
5. Statistical Tests and Data Analysis: Apply statistical methods to analyze data.
6. Argumentation: Develop evidence-based arguments.
Resource links: (https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-biology
(https://www.bozemanscience.com/ap-biology
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