AP Biology 1 Student Edition

For ease of use, the full course work for AP Biology has been published as two companion titles. AP Biology 2 is the companion to this title. Each title can be purchased individually or as the AP Biology Bundle.

Some of the new features of these significantly enhanced editions include:

• Chapter introductions provide a summary of required knowledge, encapsulating the Essential Knowledge of the AP curriculum framework (2015) and matched point for point.
• A Key Idea introduces each activity, providing a clear focus and “take-home” message for the student.
• New activities to support student-led inquiry and a larger number of activities involving data analysis and modeling.
• New case studies and required illustrative examples.
• New easy-to-use coding for weblinks, content and concept connections, and science practices:
  • Science Practices are well supported through integrated activities in both volumes.
  • Concept and Content Connections codes enable students to make important connections across the entire program.
• New content to support the 13 required practicals.
• Both volumes include content adjustments and updates in light of the latest (2015) review of the framework and in keeping with the dynamic nature of science.
• Review activities at the end of each chapter enable students to test their understanding and are ideal as formative assessment tasks.
• Synoptic activities suitable as summative assessments conclude each section of work.

Features and Benefits

• 400+ activities across the two companion titles: Varied, engaging activities provide ample opportunity for students to explore and test their understanding of the content.
• The four big ideas provide a thematic framework for presenting a wealth of illustrative examples to support the required content.
• Concept maps make connections between key content areas.
• A key idea for each activity and access to support online engages students and supports a deeper understanding.
• Enduring understandings are clearly identified and developed through the learning objectives and their supporting activities.
• Essential knowledge: Learning outcomes are based on the essential knowledge requirements of the AP Biology Curriculum Framework, outlining the knowledge and skills students must acquire.