Welcome to AP Biology

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Welcome toAP Biology

• Craig Bomgaars
• 847-932-2800 ext. 8554
• craig.bomgaars_at_d128.org

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Education

• Bachelor of Science - University of Iowa
• Major General Science - Emphasis in Biology and
  Chemistry
• Minor Religion
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• - University of Iowa
• Science Education

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Experience

• Washburne Middle School - Winnetka
• 8 years
• 7th and 8th Science and Dept. Chair
• District 128 - LHS and VHHS
• 12 years
• Biology Honors
• AP Biology

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Biology Themes

• Science as a Process
• Relationship of Structure and Function
• Energy Transfer
• Interdependence in Nature
• Evolution
• Regulation
• Continuity and Change
• Technology and Society

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Goals For The Year

• Comprehensive Overview of College Biology
• Text
• Content
• Labs
• Preparation for the AP Exam - May 8
• 100 multiple choice
• 4 free response (essay)

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Goals For The Year

• Skills
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Reading comprehension
• Note taking
• Lab experience
• Testing at a college level

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Classroom Structure

• Lecture / Discussion
• Labs
• Write-ups done in Lab Notebook
• 12 required labs plus supplemental
• Exams 100 points - 80 multiple choice, 20
  essay
• Group Activities
• End of the Year Activities
• Gross Anatomy Lab Field Trip - TBA
• Shedd Aquarium / Lincoln Park Zoo Field Trip -
  May 17
• DNA Labs using PCR (polymerase chain reaction)

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Course Information

• Bomgaars Home Page
• AP Biology
• Expectations
• Course Outline
• Homework
• AP Exam
• Links
• Can be found via the Department and Staff links
  on the VHHS Homepage.

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What Can You Do?

• Help with time management
• Talk with your child about their day
• Watch out for senioritis
• Sleep 7-8 hours
• Breakfast

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Stay Connected

• Contact Information
• Email craig.bomgaars_at_d128.org
• Voice Mail 847-932-2800 ext. 8554
• On the Web www.vhhscougars.org