AP Biology Summer Assignment 2016

AP Biology Summer Assignment 2016 Dear AP Biology Students, Welcome to AP Biology! I look forward to seeing your familiar faces in my class for the 2016-17 school year. AP Biology is a rigorous, but rewarding course. The work will be challenging, but we will have fun doing it! Advanced Placement courses are college-level classes that you take in high school. AP Biology is the equivalent of the two-semester introductory biology course you would take in your first year of college. At times the course load may seem overwhelming, but I promise that I will never ask more of you than I am willing to give. We are in this life science journey together! So let’s get started! J Throughout the course, we will explore many topics in biology that are all related to four major recurring ideas called “Big Ideas.”

The Four Big Ideas of AP Biology Big Idea 1: The process of evolution drives the diversity and the unity of life. Big Idea 2: Biological systems use free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis. Big Idea 3: Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes. Big Idea 4: Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties.

I know that summer and assignment are two words that should never be together; however, I want you to be ready on day one for the eventful year ahead. Within this “Welcome/Summer Assignment 2016-17 Packet,” you will find detailed instructions to complete four assignments. The first three assignments are simply a list of tasks you will need to complete to prepare for the course such as establishing communication, registering for your online textbook and gathering the items on your supplies list. The fourth assignment involves collecting examples of biological words and concepts through photography. An optional review assignment is also included. All other assignments are mandatory. Due dates are listed below and at the top of each assignment page. Included in this packet are the following documents: Done? (If so, add a checkmark below)

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Establishing Communication -Introduction Email -Google Drive Folder Set Up -Remind Sign Up -Class Website Online Textbook Registration

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Supplies List

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The Biology Life Photo Challenge

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Assignment 5 (optional)

Getting Ready for Biology Online Course

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Assignment 1: Establishing Communication The purpose of this assignment is to establish open communication, so I can send you course updates, and introduce you to one of the procedures for submitting class assignments. Complete each part of Assignment 1 by Friday, July 1, 2016. 1. Introduction Email If you do not already have one, you will need to sign up for an email with Gmail. To sign up for an account go here: https://www.google.com/. Send me an email at [email protected]. In the subject of your email, please type AP BIO, your last name and your first name (for example, AP BIO – Dupas, Jessica). In the body of your email, please include the following: Your cell number – Parent’s name – Parent’s cell number – OR Parent’s email – 2. Google Drive Folder Set Up Set up a folder in Google Drive. Label the folder “AP Bio [Your Last Name, Your First Name].” For example, I would name my folder: AP Bio [Dupas, Jessica]. If you have not used Google Drive or Docs before, instructions are available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKt3-fruLyE or go to YouTube and search “How to Create and Share a Google Doc.” (Hint: To create the folder click, folder instead of document.) After you create the folder, share it with me at [email protected]. You will use this folder to submit assignments throughout the school year from your assigned classroom Chromebook. 3. Remind Sign Up I will use Remind 101 to send you updates throughout the summer/school year. Please sign up for this service. To receive messages via text, text:

@jdupas to 81010 OR To receive messages via email, send email to:

[email protected] (The subject and body can be blank.) 4. Class Website I will also use our classroom website to post announcements and assignments. The website is currently being updated, but I will send you updates on Remind about its return. The site address is: https://sites.google.com/site/theapbiolife/

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Assignment 2: Online Textbook Registration The textbook we will use this year is Biology 10th AP Edition by Campbell. You will be assigned a textbook on the first day of school, which you will keep at home. In class, we will use the online version. Please register by Friday, July 1, 2016. Step-by-step directions for registering for the Campbell Website and online textbook are below. Go to www.pearsonschool.com/access Enter Code “SSNAST” Click on “Covered Titles” Click on “Science” Click on “Campbell, Biology 10e AP® Edition MasteringBiology” Click on “Student Registration” Click “I Accept” at the bottom of the License Agreement page Under “Do you have a Pearson Education Account?”, click “No” Create a login name and password (Do not forget this login and password!) Enter the registration code below: SSNAST-SIRUP-PEKOE-LOWAN-CANTO-CHARD Click “Next” On the next page, fill in your full first and last name Fill in the email address that you check regularly. (Make sure you don’t make a typo) Select Country (United States) Under Zip Code type: 77017 In the box labeled “School Name”, select “Other” In the box labeled “Other School Name” type – Raul Yzaguirre School for Success In the box labeled “City” type – Houston Select “Texas” in the “School State” box. In the next section, choose a question for Campbell to ask you if need login assistance. In the “Your Answer” box, type in the answer to the question. Click the “Next” button. Print out the “Confirmation and Summary” page. Write your password under your login ID. Place the printed page in a safe place. Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a link to the website where you can log in using the username and password you created. You will now have access to all the Campbell materials for your book. You also have access to the textbook online (eText). To return to the site later go to http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringbiology/ and enter your username and password. Our class website will have the link to this login page posted on the AP Biology page for your convenience. When you log in for the first time: In the box labeled “Student ID” type – Your lunch number In the box labeled “Course ID” type – MBDUPAS052617

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Assignment 3: Supplies List Get yourself ready for class! Below is the list of supplies that you will need for class. I know, I know – it is a pretty long list, which is why I am giving it to you now, so you have all summer to gather your materials. I can assure you that our class is interactive – that being said you will need the proper tools to engage in project based, interactive learning, labs and classroom activities. These items are due on the 2

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Two – graph-ruled composition books* (Will be used daily for notes, class activities and lab reports; this will be called your BILL – Biology Interactive Learning Log) One – 1 ½ or 2-inch binder, white with clear cover for title page (Will be kept in class and used to store AP Biology Lab Manual, review materials and copies of unit exams) Pens, package containing at least 4 different colors, including (black, blue, green and red) Pencils Highlighters, package containing several different colors (Will be used in BILL for class activities and notes) Colored pencils or markers that WILL NOT bleed through the pages of your notebook Double-sided tape (Will be used to secure items in BILL) Post-it notes, various colors and sizes – pack of small, medium, large (Will be used for various BILL activities) Post-it divider tabs, one pack (for BILL) One – bottle of Clorox wipes (Will be used for lab clean up) Two – rolls of paper towels (Will be used for lab clean up) 5 Steps to a 5: AP Biology 2017 9th Edition* (This is the AP Biology exam prep book we will use in class this year. It can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com for $18. I will post the link on the class website. You may also submit payment to me by Friday, September 2, 2016, and I will order for you.)

*Graph-Ruled Composition Book

*5 Steps to a 5: AP Biology 2017

Please email me at [email protected] if you have any trouble finding any of these items. I can tell you where to find them and who will have the best prices. J

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Assignment 4: The Biology Life Photo Challenge Directions: To complete this assignment you will need to find and take a selfie with each of the biological items or concepts below. You must be in the photo. No taking images from the internet. Create a Power Point or a Google Slides Presentation. Add the photos and a description of the biological item or concept on the slides in your presentation (You must use complete sentences in your descriptions). Number and order the slides according to the table below. Upload this presentation to the AP Bio folder you shared with me in Google Drive. You will also find an example slide in the pages that nd follow. Assignment 4 is due on the 2 day of school, Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Biology Item or Concept 1. Something made of keratin 2. Something made of chitin 3. Something made of cellulose 4. A food item high in protein 5. A food item high in monosaccharides

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6. A food item high in polysaccharides 7. Something made of lipids 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.

A food item high in saturated fats A food item high in unsaturated fats One unique property of water (eg. Surface tension, adhesion, cohesion) An organic material (not a food item) A fruit A flower A bird A fungus An autotroph A heterotroph A reptile A non-flying insect A primary consumer A simple food chain A community A population Evidence of cellular respiration An ecosystem Commensalism Mutualism Parasitism

29. An amphibian 30. Growth rings on a tree 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

An endotherm An arachnid An annelid Moss Lichen A monocot leaf A dicot leaf An ecosystem You spending time with friends and family You playing a sport (or participating in another summer activity)

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Assignment 4: The Biology Life Photo Challenge, continued

Example: Created in Power Point

If you have any trouble finding these biology items or understanding how to capture a particular concept in a photo, please do not hesitate to contact me for help. I suggest you start preparing your slides as soon as possible and upload the presentation to your Google Docs folder, even if it is still a work in progress. You may modify your presentation as often as you need until the first day of school, August 22, 2016. I will complete the photo challenge as well and will reveal my photos to you on the first day of school. Good luck! Have fun exploring the biological world around you!

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Assignment 5 (optional): Getting Ready for Biology Online Course “Getting Ready for Biology” is an online course designed to help you determine your readiness for a college-level biology course and take the necessary steps for preparing yourself in areas such as, study skills, basic math, basic chemistry, biology terminology and cell biology. While this assignment is not required, I recommend you take some time to complete this course. Also, when complete any assignments or take any of the online tests in this course, email me your results at [email protected]. You may be able to earn a homework pass or extra credit for the fall semester. Instructions for accessing this course are below. Complete the steps in Assignment 2 for registering for the online textbook and Mastering Biology access. Log in to Mastering Biology at http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringbiology/ Click on the “Study Area” icon (pictured below)

From the Study Area, click on the “Get Ready for Biology Website” link (pictured below)

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Final Message Do not become intimidated or feel overwhelmed! You can succeed in this course. All you have to do is decide to do it. Now, do not take this statement the wrong way, it will also take some work, but I will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed and am here to support you in this effort. As I said, I am here to help, however, I cannot do the work for you. On that note, please do not procrastinate on these summer assignments. These assignments will be averaged together and will count as your first test grade. I will post the grading rubric for the summer assignments on the class website. Schedule some time for AP Biology, and spend the rest of the summer relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends. I am so excited for the 2016-17 school year. Class of 2017, let’s go! If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected] or [email protected].

The class website will be completely updated by July 1st.

Check it out at https://sites.google.com/site/theapbiolife/.

Sign up for Remind. I will send updates throughout the summer.

Enjoy your summer. See you in August! J

Best,

Mrs. Jessica Dupas AP Biology Instructor RYSS College Prep Academy – Room 220 [email protected] (318) 880-6561 (feel free to text with questions, just identify yourself when you do J)

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