Build the Skills and Knowledge for a Successful AP Year

AP Biology Readiness Course is designed to equip students with the essential background and academic strategies needed to thrive in AP Biology. This course provides a structured introduction to the core content areas emphasized on the AP exam—biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and more—while building confidence with lab skills, data analysis, and science practices.

Through engaging instruction and guided review, students will develop a strong conceptual foundation and scientific reasoning skills to begin the school year ready and prepared. Ideal for students seeking to refresh and solidify their foundation in biology knowledge ahead of the upcoming academic year.

Topics include:

Chemistry of Life: Properties of water, macromolecules, enzymes
Cell Structure & Function: Membranes, transport, organelles
Cellular Energetics: Photosynthesis, cellular respiration
Genetics: Meiosis, Mendelian inheritance, gene expression
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology: Natural selection, ecosystem dynamics
Scientific Skills: Experimental design, graphing, statistical analysis

Learning Goals:

Build foundational knowledge of AP Biology’s four big ideas: evolution, cellular processes, genetics and information transfer, and interactions
Strengthen data interpretation, graphing, and experimental design skills aligned with AP Science Practices
Review key content from prior biology courses to ensure readiness
Reduce academic friction at the start of the school year with strong preparation

Instructor: Mary Watson

Dates: (Meets 3 days/ week for 2 hours/ day)

Week 1: August 12, 13, 14
Week 2: August 19, 20, 21

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Who this course is for:

Students enrolled in AP Biology for the 2025–2026 school year
Students who want to strengthen their understanding of biology fundamentals and enter the course with greater confidence and clarity
Students who want early exposure to AP-style questions and labs before the fast-paced AP curriculum begins

Note: This is a prep course designed to support success in AP Biology. It is not a replacement for the full-year AP Biology curriculum.