Way to go!

All of you did an AWESOME job on your first AP Bio Exams! CONGRATULATIONS!
The marks were all above 82% . Keep up the good work.

What you can be working on:

• Read Chapter 7: A Tour of the Cell
• Read Chapter 8: Membrane Structure and Function

See you Thursday. I will hand the tests back then.

Biochemistry Unit Test

Our first test is scheduled for Tuesday September 16th during P5.

It will consist of:

• 45 multiple choice questions (45 marks) [e.g. atomic number, atomic mass number, electronegativity, isomers, valence, bond types, pH, functional groups, macromolecules, enzymes, etc.)
• 1 free response question (10 marks) [Please note that there will be three possible free response questions from which to choose; you only have to do one! Topics include carbon (macromolecules), water, and enzymes.

After the exam we will start our second unit on Cell Biology (Have Chapter 7 read for Tuesday P6!)

Good luck!

Emergent Properites of Water Presentation Rubric

Here are the criteria that I will be using to mark Tuesday's Presentations:

Organization

• Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.
• Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.
• Students present information in a logical sequence which the audience can follow.
• Students present information in a logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow with ease.

Content Knowledge

• Students do not have a grasp of the information; students cannot answer questions about topic.
• Students are uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.
• Students are at ease with content, but fail to elaborate.
• Students demonstrate full knowledge (more than required)with explanations and elaboration.

Use of Props/ Visuals

• Students used no props/ visuals.
• Students, themselves, used props/ visuals to explain content; no class involvement.
• Students encouraged participation from classmates, but minimal involvement
• Students thoroughly involved classmates through the use of props/ visuals; presentation was hands-on and fun!

Creativity

• Presentation lacks creativity.
• Presentation has minimal creativity.
• Presentation shows some creativity.
• Presentation is very creative.
  

Delivery

• Students mumble, incorrectly pronounce terms, and speak too quietly for all students in class to hear. Presentation is way too short or way too long.
• Students incorrectly pronounce terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. Presentation is too short or too long.
• Students voices are clear. Students pronounce most words correctly. Presentation length is appropriate.
• Students used a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms. Presentation length is appropriate.
  
  
  I will hand out a print copy during Monday's class! Hope this helps.

Change of Plans!

I just received a message in my mailbox stating that the magazine assembly is scheduled for period 3, and not 5....so AP Bio is a go for both periods 5 and 6 tomorrow.

Have a good night!