AP Biology Workshop Reflection

In the one week long program, AP Biology Workshop covered 12 required AP biology laboratory exercises.  They were fun, informative, and inspiring. 

Lab 1: Diffusion and Osmosis
Lab 2: Enzyme Action Testing Catalase Activity 
Lab 3: Mitosis and Meiosis
Lab 4: Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis
Lab 5: Cell Respiration
Lab 6: Molecular Biology
Lab 7: Genetics of Organisms

Lab 8: Population Genetics and Evolution

Lab 9: Transpiration
Lab 10: Physiology of the Circulatory System
Lab 11: Animal Behavior
Lab 12: Dissolved Oxygen and Aquatic Primary Production

I have done Labs1-8 in one form or another in teaching my biology classes in the past years but I rarely did acitivities that are similar to Labs 9-12.  Hence, I was very glad that we did all 12 lab exercises.  Moreover I was in the best lab group ever.  We had "textbook" results.  Right, guys?  Erin, Mindy, and Renee?  :-) 

In addition, we learned the format of the AP exam and how they were graded.  AP biology exam not only covers materials in depth but also in breadth.  I thought,"wow, that's a lot to review"  but I am also looking forward to a new challege. Hopefully Jill will join me in this journey and team teach with me. The workshop was definitely worth my time and money.