The tentative schedule for Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 2008 is subject to change depending on the participants and available materials. This year's themes are ecology, cell communication, case-based learning, and of course, evolution.2008 AP Biology Summer Institute
Eastern Connecticut State University
We will offer alternative exercises when possible. Time may extend
beyond 3:30 PM, depending upon the lab exercise.
Monday, July 14
9:00-9:30 Registration/Reception
9:30-10:00 Introduction of program participants
10:00-10:30 Review of the College Board packet of materials
10:30-12:00 The AP Examination: Structure, Scoring, and Strategies; Multiple-Choice Questions. Review of the 2008 Examination – Rubrics and Data from “The Read.”
AP Practice Exam; where are you weak points?
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-3:30 Course redesign update
Introduction to Ecology
Tuesday, July 15
9:00-12:00 Ecology lab outside
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30- 3:30 Critters Lab; ecology discussion
Wednesday, July 16
9:00-12:00 Ecology lab outside
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-3:30 Ecology discussion
Thursday, July 17
9:00-12:00 Cell communication; Bio Rad transformation
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:30
Cell communication; Bio Rad restriction digestion
Friday, July 18
9:00-12:00 Case studies and use in the classroom; run gels
12:00-12:30 Lunch Break
12:30-3:30 Review of Laboratories; Suggestions for Best Practices
Instructors:
Elizabeth Cowles
Dept. of Biology
83 Windham St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-4385
cowlese@easternct.edu
Fred Brown
139 Fern St.
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 206-2820
fredbrown3@aol.com
Coordinator:
Victoria Lorenzen
School of Continuing Education, Burr Hall
83 Windham St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
860-465-0172
(FAX) 860-465-0101
lorenzenv@easternct.edu