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AP Bio Study Group :)

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Hello everyone! In these AP Biology sessions, we'll cover key concepts, from cell biology and genetics to evolution and ecology, aligned with the AP curriculum. Each week features interactive lectures, quizzes, and discussions to reinforce understanding. Learners will actively engage through practice problems, kahoots, and reviewing AP exam-style questions, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the AP Biology exam.

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I’m a high school student from Delaware. I’m here to learn and teach! I like running, figure skating, and traveling.

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SESSION 1

8

Sep

SESSION 1

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 8, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Overview of AP Biology exam structure, study strategies, and course introduction.
Introduction to the themes of biology: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, and interactions.
Activities:
Discuss the structure of the AP exam (multiple choice, FRQs).
Introduce study resources (textbooks, videos, practice exams).
Set goals and expectations for the course.
SESSION 2

15

Sep

SESSION 2

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 15, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

We will discuss the first unit of AP Bio--Chemistry of Life. We will go over: Water, Carbon, Macromolecules (Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids). Focus on biochemistry, properties of water, and macromolecules.
Activities:
Interactive discussion on water’s role in biological systems.
Macromolecule identification activity.
Questions on basic chemistry concepts and macromolecules.
SESSION 3

22

Sep

SESSION 3

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 22, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Enzyme structure and function.
Factors affecting enzyme activity (temperature, pH).
Metabolic pathways and energy transfer (ATP).
Activities:
Enzyme lab simulation or demonstration.
Problem-solving: Enzyme activity graphs.
Practice questions on enzyme kinetics.
SESSION 4

29

Sep

SESSION 4

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCSep 29, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells.
Structure and function of organelles.
Cell membrane structure (fluid mosaic model).
Activities:
Label and compare cell diagrams.
Group discussion on organelle functions.
Quiz on cell structures.
SESSION 5

6

Oct

SESSION 5

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCOct 6, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Passive transport (diffusion, osmosis).
Active transport (pumps, endocytosis, exocytosis).
Osmoregulation and water balance.
Activities:
Osmosis lab or simulation.
Practice problems on diffusion and osmosis.
Quiz on types of cell transport.
SESSION 6

13

Oct

SESSION 6

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCOct 13, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Signal transduction pathways.
Types of signals: Local (paracrine, synaptic) and long-distance (hormonal).
Feedback mechanisms (positive and negative feedback).
Activities:
Case studies on cell signaling (e.g., insulin signaling).
Diagram and explain a signaling pathway.
Practice FRQ on cell communication.
SESSION 7

20

Oct

SESSION 7

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCOct 20, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Phases of the cell cycle (G1, S, G2, M).
Mitosis: Stages and regulation.
Control of the cell cycle and cancer.
Activities:
Mitosis lab simulation.
Create a cell cycle diagram.
Quiz on mitosis and cell cycle regulation.
SESSION 8

27

Oct

SESSION 8

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCOct 27, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Meiosis: Stages and processes.
Genetic variation (independent assortment, crossing over).
Comparison of meiosis and mitosis.
Activities:
Meiosis diagram and comparison with mitosis.
Practice problems on genetic variation.
Quiz on meiosis and sexual reproduction.
SESSION 9

3

Nov

SESSION 9

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCNov 3, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Overview of cellular respiration.
Glycolysis and fermentation.
Anaerobic vs. aerobic respiration.
Activities:
Diagram the stages of glycolysis.
Case study on lactic acid fermentation.
Practice problems on glycolysis.
SESSION 10

10

Nov

SESSION 10

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM UTCNov 10, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM UTC

Topics:
Krebs cycle (Citric Acid Cycle).
Electron transport chain (ETC).
Chemiosmosis and ATP production.
Activities:
Create a detailed diagram of the Krebs cycle.
Practice questions on the ETC and ATP yield.
Quiz on aerobic respiration.
SESSION 11

16

Nov

SESSION 11

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sat 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTCNov 16, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Structure of the chloroplast.
Light-dependent reactions (Photosystems I and II).
Electron transport and ATP synthesis in photosynthesis.
Activities:
Diagram the light reactions in photosynthesis.
Practice questions on photophosphorylation.
Quiz on light reactions.
SESSION 12

24

Nov

SESSION 12

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCNov 24, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Calvin cycle (Carbon fixation, reduction, regeneration).
Photorespiration and factors affecting photosynthesis.
Activities:
Diagram the Calvin cycle.
Practice problems on carbon fixation.
Quiz on the Calvin cycle and factors affecting photosynthesis.
SESSION 13

8

Dec

SESSION 13

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCDec 8, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Incomplete dominance, codominance.
Polygenic inheritance, multiple alleles.
Epistasis and pleiotropy.
Activities:
Case studies on non-Mendelian genetics.
Practice problems on inheritance patterns.
Quiz on extensions of Mendelian genetics.
SESSION 14

15

Dec

SESSION 14

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCDec 15, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Linked genes and gene mapping.
Sex-linked traits (X-linked inheritance).
Chromosomal mutations (deletions, duplications, translocations).
Activities:
Solve problems on linked genes and mapping.
Discussion on chromosomal mutations and genetic disorders.
Quiz on chromosomal inheritance.
SESSION 15

5

Jan

SESSION 15

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCJan 5, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
DNA technology (PCR, gel electrophoresis).
CRISPR and gene editing.
Ethical considerations in biotechnology.
Activities:
DNA fingerprinting lab simulation.
Group discussion on ethics in genetic engineering.
Quiz on biotechnology techniques
SESSION 16

12

Jan

SESSION 16

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCJan 12, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
Population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
Mechanisms of evolution (gene flow, genetic drift, selection).
Activities:
Calculate Hardy-Weinberg problems.
Case studies on natural selection in action.
Quiz on evolution and natural selection.
SESSION 17

19

Jan

SESSION 17

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCJan 19, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Speciation (allopatric, sympatric).
Evolutionary trees and phylogenetics.
Molecular clocks and evolutionary timing.
Activities:
Create and interpret phylogenetic trees.
Group discussion on speciation events.
Quiz on speciation and phylogeny.
SESSION 18

26

Jan

SESSION 18

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCJan 26, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Population growth models (exponential, logistic).
Carrying capacity and limiting factors.
Predator-prey dynamics and population cycles.
Activities:
Graph and analyze population growth models.
Case studies on predator-prey relationships.
Quiz on population dynamics.
SESSION 19

2

Feb

SESSION 19

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCFeb 2, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Trophic levels and energy transfer.
Biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen, water).
Ecological succession (primary and secondary).
Activities:
Diagram nutrient cycles in ecosystems.
Discuss case studies on ecological succession.
Quiz on ecosystems and energy flow.

SESSION 20

9

Feb

SESSION 20

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCFeb 9, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Review of cell structure, function, and energetics.
Cell transport, signaling, and metabolism.
Activities:
Practice questions on cellular processes.
Group review session on challenging topics.
Mock FRQs on cellular energetics.
SESSION 21

16

Feb

SESSION 21

AP Biology

AP Biology

Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCFeb 16, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC

Topics:
Review of genetics, inheritance patterns, and evolution.
Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics, speciation, and phylogeny.
Activities:
Practice genetics problems and evolutionary scenarios.
Group discussion on key concepts.
Mock FRQs on genetics and evolution.

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Sep 8 - Feb 16

24 weeks

60 mins

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