Journal Entry:

What are some concepts you think we will be studying this year in AP Biology?

Learning Intentions

• You will learn the 4 Big Ideas in Biology and how we plan to address them this year.

• You will learn some note taking strategies.

• You will learn how different concepts from an article apply to the 4 Big Ideas of Biology.

• You will learn the 6 science practices and how we plan on addressing them this year.

Closing Task:

You can apply the 1 of the four big ideas of biology or six science practices to an article in a magazine.

Content Standards being covered:

4 Big Ideas

6 Science Practices

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

• Listening with Understanding and Empathy

• Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision

• Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations