AP Bi-Oh So Fun!

16 August 2015Nick C, Rogers ‘23

From the intricacies of microscopic DNA to interactions between massive ecosystems, Ms Warner’s AP biology 12 is the place to be for anything and everything “bio”. As the highest level biology course offered at Brentwood, it is sure to challenge any who dare enter Woodward 202 – but it is filled with so much fun and enrichment along the way.

The course covers all of the AP 12 requirements as well as some extra anatomy and physiology towards the end of the course. “Many students enrolled in AP biology are looking at careers in medicine. As such, I teach anatomy and physiology along with the regular curriculum because it creates a solid foundation for the courses they’ll likely see in university,” explains the Alex Houseparent. At Brentwood, classes aren’t just about completing a curriculum, they’re also about preparing students for further education.

AP Bio 12 is a special class – set apart from others by the unique bond between the students. “Our Bamfield trip at the start of the year combined with our smaller class size has created a little family within the larger Brentwood community.” said Miranda NP, Alex ‘23. While most classes have between 20 and 25 students, this one has only 12 students who are courageous enough to dive into the biological trials and tribulations given each class.

One of these trials got bloody as students took part in a blood typing lab to enrich their learning on its components. Students would prick their hands and empty a few drops of blood into some vials that would test for the different antigens. “My test resulted in no clotting in any of the sections, suggesting that I have O- blood,” noted Ryan S, Privett ‘23, when asked about his findings. “Now that I know there’s a high chance I am a universal donor, I plan on looking into donating my blood because of how helpful my donation can be.”

Up next for the AP Biology class is a fetal pig dissection where students will investigate what they have been learning in their anatomy unit.

Scalpel, please.

Nick C, Rogers ‘23

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