AP BIOLOGY SUMMER ASSIGNMENT 2018

WELCOME TO AP BIOLOGY. THIS IS A CHALLENGING COURSE THAT DEMANDS A LOT OF TIME ON YOUR PART. IT IS DESIGNED BY COLLEGE BOARD TO BE THE EQUIVALENT OF 2 SEMESTERS OF COLLEGE BIOLOGY. YOU WILL HAVE 4 READING GUIDES TO COMPLETE THIS SUMMER. ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL NEXT YEAR. YOU WILL SUBMIT THESE READING GUIDES ONLINE THROUGH GOOGLE CLASSROOM. IF YOU HAVE ISSUES, PLEASE CONTACT THE TEACHER FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

ASSIGNMENT PART 1: Creating a Google Account/Signing up for Google Classroom

  • This year we will be using Google Classroom for many assignments. You will need to create a Gmail account if you don’t already have one (remember it needs to be a school appropriate email). You will then login into Google Classroom in order to complete your summer assignments and various assignments throughout the year.
  • Step one: Go to Gmail.com and sign up for an account (if you already have an account, login). You can also use the app on a phone.
  • Step two: At the top right next to your login (letter with circle), click the google apps button. It is a 3x3 of squares.
  • Step three: Click more on the apps page. Then click classroom.
  • Step four: On the right side of the page, click the+ and join a class. Enter nhp9fb as the class code.
  • Now you are in the class and on google classroom. Here you should be able to navigate the class and assignments from the homepage.
  • Any issues, please email Mrs. Catchings at

ASSIGNMENT PART 2: Use the directions below to complete the assignment in Google Classroom

  • DIRECTIONS: Using technology, complete the 4 assignments on Google Classroom. Once you login, find the assignments on the stream or in the topics list on the left side of the page. They are Ecology, Communities, Ecosystems, and Populations. Use the following guidelines to complete the packets.
  • All rectangles require a complete definition/description of the term in the box.
  • All diagrams require a complete explanation/description of what is occurring in all stages/parts of the diagram.
  • All pictures require a complete description of what is going on in the picture and how that relates to the unit topic.
  • TIPS: You can insert a text box near pictures if you do not have a way to write on the document. Also, you may print and scan to upload the assignment if you feel that it is easier.

ALL FOUR PACKETS ARE DUE ON AUGUST 8TH BY 3:00 PM.IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE COMPLETING THEM ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM, PLEASE PRINT THE PACKETS AND TURN IN A HARD COPY.MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE A COMPLETE AND CORRECT HONOR CODE ON EACH OF THE 4 PACKETS. HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at the address below.

Mrs. Catchings