Blog # 11(Reflection)

Not happy about the last marking period and my grade :(. But working hard this marking period to get at least C. In class we start talking about Enzyme and Catalysis and had a lab for it. I learned how the pH, temperature, and the concentration effect the enzyme. the lab was fun and class is good so far :). Hopefully the next lab be fun too!.

Blog # 6(Reflection)

In AP Bio class, we had Lab Activity about Osmosis and Diffusion. I learned that Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from high concentration to low and its different form Diffusion because Diffusion is the movement of molecules from high to low concentration . I also learned that if a cell is hypertonic  the water rushes into the cell, causing it to expand. If its hypotonic it loss water casing to shrink. But if its isotonic its the best condition for the plant cell between all of them because the amount of the water and the salt is balanced. To determine the water potential of a solution is by calculating the osmotic potential when the pressure potential is zero. Thats what I have learned from the lab and class lectures in the first 2 weeks of the new marking period.

Blog # 4(Reflection)

In AP Bio class, this week we were learning about the pH level and the pH scale. the experiment we did this week was to find out what pH range can Elodea plant survive in. We used the pH papers, the Elodea plant, and Solutions to see how they would effect the plant. The plant survive and was in a good condition when it was added to the water which was the normal pH range (7). But it died in some of the solution because they were too strong and too week. I learned that water is the best solution for plants and for human as well.  

Blog # 4(Reflection)

This week we were dealing a lot with chemistry and how is it effect our life. we did a lab to taste and see if the water a universal solvent. I learned that water is a great solvent, because it can dissolve the most type of substances.This is because solutes for the most part are able to dissolve in water with the exception of some solutes like oil. I have learned a lot this week about water and makes it a great universal solvent.  

Blog # 3(Reflection)

wasn't in the class yet!

Blog #2(reflection)

wasn't in the class yet!

Setting Up for Success...

The reason that I am enrolling in AP Biology is because I want to challenge my self with a college class level. I believe that AP Biology class will help me learn more as long as I focus and give my 100% effort to it. Also this AP class will give me the opportunity to prepare me to college world. I am planing to attending medical school after four years of per-med track then become a pediatrician, so I feel that this AP class will help me a lot to when I get to college :)

For this course, my expectation is to have a better understanding of what Biology is and how is biology related to our life?!! so I would be comfortable when I take classes that have to deal with Biology and avoid any of the obstacles that might face me throughout college. Also I expect to have fun and enjoy the class.

Goals that I have for myself for this year are to keep up the hard work and good grades for all my classes. And try to get all my work done and on time also keep my grade at least with C+ or B in this class.

I think if we have a tutoring session and sometimes one on one studies that will really help me to be successful throughout this year course.

 EQ: How can I use the website in order to help me get through AP Biology this year?

I can use this website to help me get through AP Biology this year to know my homework,missing assignment, monthly calender, notes, and contacted with my classmates.  

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