AP Biology – Mr. Mazzella – NEHS
AP Biology 2017-2018
Suggested Summer Activities
Welcome to AP Biology! You have selected a very challenging course. In order to cover all of the
material necessary for you to be successful on the AP Biology exam in May, I am highly suggesting that
you begin some of the work on your own while you have some extra time this summer.
Part I: Send an email from your own email address to [email protected]. Please do this by June 12,
2017. Use an email that you will check regularly for updates and assignments.
Draft the email to me following these rules:
● Use clearly written, full sentences. Do not abbreviate words like you are texting with a friend.
Use spell check! This email is a professional communication like you would have with a college
professor and I want to get a feel for your writing abilities.
● Address it to Mr. Mazzella
● Make the Subject: “AP Bio: Introduction to <Insert Your Name Here>”(Do not include the quote
marks or the brackets, just the words)
● Begin the email with a formal salutation, like “Mr. or Dear Mr.”
● Now introduce yourself (your name) and tell me a little bit about yourself:
● What do you like to do (hobbies, sports, music, interests, etc.) in / out of school?
● Do you have a job or other significant time commitments outside of academics?
● Will AP Biology be your first AP science course?
● What did you like/dislike about your earlier science classes? Why?
● Which other teachers in my department have you had classes with? What subject(s)?
● What was the last book you read for fun? What did you think of it?
● What are you looking forward to the most in AP Biology?
● What are you most anxious or worried about in AP Biology?
● End the email with a formal closing: “Cordially”, “Sincerely”, etc. and add your name as if you
signed a letter.
Part II:
This section is a basic review of what you learned in honors (or regular) biology as well as a
review of concepts from chemistry. Because of the limited time allotted in class, it is expected you will
come to class each day prepared by previewing the material through completion of chapter readings,
viewing podcasts, and answering questions. This summer, it is highly suggested that you learn the
material in chapters 1, 2, and 3 from “Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life” By Starr, Taggart, Evers,
and Starr 14th edition.
This is due the Week of September 5th, 2017
(Exact date to be determined at a later time due to A/B Day schedule)
You will be utilizing the following websites extensively:
Bozeman Science
http://www.bozemanscience.com/ap-biology/ (Video lectures will come from this site)
Crash Course: Biology (YouTube Channel)
https://www.yourtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EED4C1D684D3ADF
You will be reading chapters 1, 2, and 3 in the textbook. Included in this packet are the activities that go
along with the topics of introducing biology, the chemistry of life, and molecules of life. Within the first
week of class there will be an activity reviewing these concepts. (Time permitting)
Part III:
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Read the directions and select a book for the AP Biology Non-Fiction Book Summary.
The book review paper will be checked on the following dates. Also, you will share a brief
summary of your reading to the class on those dates as well.
Each Chapter/Event summary will count towards a final grade (formative/summative TBD). If
you are absent on the day it is due, it is due immediately upon your return.
Approximate Due Dates (A/B Day Schedule not released at time of printing)
Chapter/Event #1 – Week of September 4th
Chapter/Event #2 – Week of September 18th
Chapter/Event #3 – Week of October 2nd
Chapter/Event #4 – Week of October 16th
Chapter/Event #5 – Week of October 30th
Part IV: Get a head start on the Science Experiences required for each marking period.
Each marking
period will have a Science Experiences grade that will be recorded five days before the end of each
marking period. The due date for the first set of Science Experiences is Thursday November 2nd.
However, many of these can easily be completed over the summer, saving you valuable time later in the
school year.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Remember, these assignments are being
provided now to give you ample time to learn the material. It is just a suggestion to take your time and
get a head start on your AP Biology content.
Good luck and enjoy your studies within the AP Biology Course.
Part II: Chapters 1, 2, and 3
This is due WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2017.
Chapter 1
1. Read Chapter 1 in the textbook & take your own review notes.
2. Go to the Bozeman Science website for AP Biology videos (see sources above) and scroll all the
way to the bottom to the section titled, “Supplemental AP Biology Resources” and choose the
podcast title “Biology”. Complete the attached viewing guide as you develop an understanding
of the concepts you will be learning about in AP Biology.
Chapter 2
1. Read Chapter 2 in the textbook and complete the reading guide.
2. Go to the YouTube Channel: Crash Course Biology (see sources above) and carefully watch the
first video in the series: “That’s Why Carbon is a Tramp: Crash Course Biology #1”
3. Go to the YouTube Channel: Crash Course Biology (see sources above) and carefully watch the
second video in the series: “Water - Liquid Awesome: Crash Course Biology #2” and complete
the viewing guide as you watch.
Chapter 3
1. Read Chapter 3 in the textbook & take your own review notes.
2. Go to the Bozeman Science website for AP Biology videos (see sources above) and locate the
Podcast “042 Biological Molecules”. Complete the attached viewing guide with the same title.
3. Go to the YouTube Channel: Crash Course Biology (see sources above) and carefully watch
“Biological Molecules: You Are What You Eat: Crash Course Biology #3”.
4. Complete the POGIL guide “BioChemistry Basics”.
Part III: AP Biology Non-Fiction Book Summary
Directions: Select one of the books below to read and summarize using the reading guide. If
you find a different title you would like to read, please contact Mr. Mazzella first at
[email protected].
● The book review will be checked on the following dates. Also, you will share a brief
summary of your reading with the class on those dates as well.
Approximate Due Dates (A/B Day Schedule not released at time of printing)
Chapter/Event #1 – Week of September 4th
Chapter/Event #4 – Week of October 16th
Chapter/Event #2 – Week of September 18th
Chapter/Event #3 – Week of October 2nd
Chapter/Event #5 – Week of October 30th
AP Biology Non-Fiction Book Summary
Be sure to write neatly and in black or dark blue ink. Be sure to use complete sentences. Legibility,
capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure will count.
Book title: ________________________________________________________
Author: ____________________________________________________
Date Published: _______________________________
Choose FIVE of the most interesting or exciting chapters or events in the book. Describe each one and
state why you found each one interesting. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Describe Chapter/Event #1 (with details)
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Part IV: AP Biology Science Experiences
The Rules: Each marking period, a student needs to earn at least 10 points’ worth of science
experiences. This will count as a summative grade when you demonstrate what you have learned by
doing these activities. Points can be earned in different combinations of activities that total to at least
10 points. Points are awarded at the discretion of the teacher based on effort observed. Other
activities may be included with approval from the teacher. A maximum of 2 points can be carried over
from one marking period to the next.
Experience
What needs to be done?
Point Value
Limits
Science cartoon
Find a biology based cartoon and
write a paragraph to explain it.
Include the cartoon.
1
Once per *Marking
Period (*MP)
Song with Science
Content
Find a biology based song and
write a paragraph to explain it
1
Once per *MP
Science-related
Article
Read a biology related article from
a reputable source (with a
bibliography). Write a two
paragraph summary of the article
that includes supportive facts from
the article. Bring in a copy of the
article or send a link to the teacher.
2
Three times per
*MP
Science Video/Movie
Watch a biology documentary,
hour-long science show, or biology
related movie. Write two
paragraphs about the science
content of what was watched.
Have a parent/guardian sign the
summary.
2
Twice per *MP
Biology Tutoring
During revisit, participate in
planned biology tutoring
2
Twice per *MP
Write and perform a
song
Write a biology song & perform it
for the class
3
Once per *MP
Attend a science
lecture, event, or
program
Attend the presentation and bring
back a program signed by the
presenter or take a photograph of
you with the presenter
4
Unlimited
Interview a Scientist
Interview a person with a STEM
4
Once per *MP
(bio) - related career that is NOT in
your immediate family. Complete
an interview form and write a oneparagraph summary.
Science Book
Summary
This is summary of a non-fictional
science book. The book must be
over 100 pages long and explore a
scientific concept. A two page
summary of the book must be
typed and signed by a
parent/guardian. (see teacher for
more details)
5
Once per *MP
Attend a Summer
Science related camp
or internship
Provide proof of camp/internship
attendance and write a paragraph
about how this helped you learn
more about biology
5
Once (summer)
Chapter 2: Life’s Chemical Basis
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life 14th edition
Directions: Read the chapter thoroughly and answer the questions.
1.
Complete this chart about the parts of the atom:
Particle Name
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Charge
Location in the Atom
2.
What is radioactive decay?
3.
How can radioactive decay be used to help with the theory of evolution?
4.
How many electrons can the first, second, and third shells hold, respectively?
5.
What happens to atoms with the outer shell that has a “vacancy”?
6.
What are free radicals?
7.
What are atoms with unequal number of protons and electrons called?
8.
What is a chemical bond?
9.
Which type of bond is formed by a mutual attraction between atoms?
10.
Define polarity:
11.
What is electronegativity?
12.
What type of bond shares pairs of electrons?
13.
Define the following words related to the properties of water:
A.
Hydrophilic
B.
Hydrophobic
C.
Solvent
D.
Solute
E.
Cohesion
14.
WHY is water an excellent solvent?
15.
WHY does water have cohesion?
16.
HOW does water stabilize temperature?
17.
What is an acid?
18.
What is a base?
19.
How does a buffer work?
20.
What does pH measure?
Water--Liquid Awesome
Crash Course Biology #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVT3Y3_gHGg
1.
_______________ is the only substance on all of Earth that occurs naturally in solid, liquid, and
gas forms.
2.
In a water molecule, the end with oxygen has a slight _______________ charge, and the end
with hydrogen has a slight _______________ charge.
3.
Because of water molecules’ polarity, water molecules actually stick together due to
______________ bonds.
4.
_______________ bonds result in high cohesion for water, which results in high surface
tension.
5.
_______________ is the attraction between two like substances.
6.
_______________ is the attraction between two different substances.
7.
The fact that water is a ______________ molecule also makes it really good at dissolving things,
which makes it a good solvent.
8.
Substances that dissolve in water are called _______________, and they are that way because
they are polar.
9.
A _______________ substance lacks charged poles, so they are nonpolar and therefore do not
dissolve in water.
10.
Henry Cavendish was the first person to recognize _______________ gas as a distinct substance
and to determine the structure of water.
11.
Ice is less dense than liquid water because of water’s _______________ bonds.
12.
_______________ has a high heat capacity, which means water is really good at holding on to
heat. Therefore, it is hard to heat up and cool down the oceans significantly.
WORD BANK (words can be used more than once or not at all)
Adhesion
Covalent
Cohesion
Hydrogen
Hydrophilic
Hydrophobic
Ionic
Negative
Nonpolar
Oxygen
Polar
Positive
Water
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