AP Biology was my first AP exam all of high school. The format was a little strange this year due to corona virus but luckily I was able to manage. I was nervous going into the exam because I wasn’t sure what to expect. As much as I reviewed I didn’t know what kind of …
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Body Systems
Hey guys!! This past unit my AP bio teammates and I covered body systems. We also had the opportunity to virtually watch a fetal pig dissection done by our lovely teacher, Mrs. Girard. To learn more, check out my slides down below! 🙂 If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.
Immune System
Have you ever wondered how our immune system fights off bacteria, pathogens, viruses, etc? Check out my sketch notes below to learn more!
Earth day
Happy earth day everyone!! Did you know that you can use coffee grounds as plant fertilizer? To learn more, watch the video linked below:)
Botany of Desire
My teammates and I recently watched a documentary on the symbiotic relationship between plants and humans. The first plant we learned about was apples. This section was fascinating because we learned everything from the history/origination of the apple to how they are genetically modified. Apples were originally used to make hard cider and are now …
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Have you ever wondered how doctors came up with vaccinations for certain viruses like the polio virus? The non-fiction scientific novel, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, goes into great detail on how one woman’s cells (commonly known as the HeLa cells) changed the dynamics of science. Henrietta was a cervical cancer patient who had come …
Protista Exploration!
Recently, school has shut down due to a nasty virus spreading like a wildflower. Our in-class plan was to look at different kinds of protists under a microscope. I know what you’re probably thinking, “what the heck are protists?!” Protists are a diverse collection of organisms that do not fit into the categories of bacteria, …
Save The Bay!
Hi Guys! Yesterday my AP Bio Team and I went on a field trip to Baylands Nature Preserve with the organization “Save The Bay.” During this trip, I was able to see how field data was collected and how we can do our part to preserve the marshlands that are vital to all living organisms. …
Save the Bay Pre-Field Trip
Tomorrow my AP Bio teammates and I will be going on a field trip to Baylands Nature Preserve in Palo Alto, CA. During this trip, we will be collecting and analyzing data from the bay with the use of special tools! I’m really looking forward to this field trip because this will be a great …
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