AP-Biology

Section outline

• Select section Syllabus, Grading Guide, Projects, Attendance

  Syllabus, Grading Guide, Projects, Attendance

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• Select section Week 1 Chemistry of Life

  Week 1 Chemistry of Life

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  Weeks 1-8: Chemistry of Life and Cell Structure
  Weeks 1-2:

  • Objective: Understand the chemical elements of life and the properties of water essential for life.
  • Topics: Elements of life, water’s polarity, cohesion, adhesion, high specific heat, and surface tension.
  • NGSS Alignment: HS-LS1-5 (Matter and Energy in Organisms).

  Activities: 3
• Select section Week 2 Water and Lab

  Week 2 Water and Lab

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  Weeks 1-2:

  • Objective: Understand the chemical elements of life and the properties of water essential for life.
  • Topics: Elements of life, water’s polarity, cohesion, adhesion, high specific heat, and surface tension.
  • NGSS Alignment: HS-LS1-5 (Matter and Energy in Organisms).

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  Activities: 4
• Select section Week 3 Carbohydrates and Proteins

  Week 3 Carbohydrates and Proteins

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  Weeks 3-4:

  • Objective: Explore the structure and function of macromolecules.
  • Topics: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
  • NGSS Alignment: HS-LS1-6 (Energy in Cells).

  Activities: 3
• Select section Week 4 Nucleic Acids and Lipids

  Week 4 Nucleic Acids and Lipids

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  • Weeks 3-4:

    • Objective: Explore the structure and function of macromolecules.
    • Topics: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
    • NGSS Alignment: HS-LS1-6 (Energy in Cells).
    

  Activities: 2