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AP Exam Reflection

This year’s AP exams were an absolute roller coaster. The AP biology exam went from a four hour test to one that was open note and taken in 45 minutes. Overall, I think I did okay on this exam. The first question was really difficult for me. Having so little time meant I had toContinue reading “AP Exam Reflection”

Body Systems

Hey you guys! Check out the video I made on my understanding of Season 10 below! This season there was a ton of content! Unfortunately, we were not able to be at school in person, but we were still able to learn a lot about our own bodies. One of my most memorable moments thisContinue reading “Body Systems”

Immune System Sketchnotes:

Here are my sketchnotes for the immune system!

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day everyone! Today was a beautiful day to acknowledge our beautiful home! Originally started by Gaylord Nelson, Earth day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. Millions of people swarmed to parades and other activities to honor this planet. Ever since that day, Earth Day has been an annual celebration for fifty years.Continue reading “Earth Day”

The Botany of Desire

This week we have been watching the Botany of Desire in AP Biology class! I was not really sure what to expect going into this documentary but I have to say that I have been pleasantly surprised! Not only did the music and cinematography give an odd sense of tranquility, but the information presented inContinue reading “The Botany of Desire”

Henrietta Lacks

Looking for a good read on a lesser-known topic? I think I may have just the book for you! This semester in AP Bio, my class and I read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Smoot. This book was about the creation of HeLa cells, why they were and are so important, andContinue reading “Henrietta Lacks”

Protista Exploration!

This week in AP Biology, we learned about the Kingdom Protista! At first, you may be wondering what in the world Kingdom Protista is all about. That was me in the beginning as well. However, I have now learned so much about this kingdom and why the organisms under this classification matter so much. KingdomContinue reading “Protista Exploration!”

Save the Bay Post Trip Reflection

Hey guys! I made this video to talk about my recent field trip with Save the Bay. Check it out! Works Cited BOY SCOUT SELLING POPCORN. Photography. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/search/300_1826680/1/300_1826680/cite. Accessed 5 Mar 2020 “CitizenScience.gov.” CitizenScience.gov, http://www.citizenscience.gov/.“Russell.” Pixar Wiki, pixar.fandom.com/wiki/Russell. All photography was from either George Retelas or Rebecca GirardContinue reading “Save the Bay Post Trip Reflection”

Save the Bay Pre-Trip

When looking back at my early years as a student, field trips were some of the most memorable days in my entire education. Not only was it a chance to experience new things, but field trips also gave us the opportunity to learn about the topics we had studied in class in a new environment.Continue reading “Save the Bay Pre-Trip”

Rabies Infographic:

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Hey guys! Check out this PiktoChart I made on the virus Rabies! Works Cited Newman, Tim. “Rabies: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, 15 Nov. 2017, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181980.php. “Rabies.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control andContinue reading “Rabies Infographic:”