Information on the course and the exam for advanced placement biology, with links to a variety of resource materials, such as sample syllabyi and classroom-ready instructional aids.

This is a solid review of basic principles of population genetics with an emphasis on plants. Use this to complement your units on evolution and plant biology. Take the quiz to check your understanding.

This is a list of 33 questions covering the major concepts presented in Chapter 12: Fluid Dynamics & Its Biological & Medical Applications from the AP Physics online text.

A concise, advanced level, review of structure and growth in these plant organs. Illustrations are clear and well labeled. This is an excellent tool for labs or exams.

The Merck Manual describes the human heart and shows how the heart pumps blood. Includes interactive 3D models.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the male reproductive structures and their functions.

Use this tutorial to help supplement your learning about how the kidneys work.

What exactly happens when you ovulate? This tutorial explains what happens including what hormones are released and when.

Discusses the differences between endothelial and epithelial cells, including where they are found in the human body, their function, and their structure.

By the end of this section, you will be able to define the first law of thermodynamics; describe how conservation of energy relates to the first law of thermodynamics; identify instances of the first law of thermodynamics working in...

This is a good explanation of plant water balance issues and carbon fixing cycles. Transpiration processes are explained well with links to additional information.

This is a hands on lesson in which students will explore their local community to identify living things. It can be used as part of a unit on biodiversity and energy transfer within a biology, zoology, or environmental science course, or...

A nice introduction to the idea that living things are highly organized at several different levels. Great as an introduction to biological complexity.

Describes how sperm cells are formed through the process of spermatogenesis and some factors that can negatively affect sperm formation.

A concise review of how plants sense environmental conditions and respond to stimuli. Good illustrations and a quiz enhance learning along with links to additional information.

This advanced level essay is a concise review of the structure of woody stems and roots. Good illustrations help make the text understandable.

This is an advanced review from Palomar College of the types of cells that make up conducting tissue in stems and roots. The photos and diagrams are excellent!

The pictures in this essay from Palomar College are wonderful. The huge variety of flowering plants including some of the more unusual groups, is discussed at an advanced level.

An introduction to these chemical families. Diagrams are easy to understand and the text explains basic concepts well.

This information can be used for exam review or as an introduction. It presents a good overview of the topics with charts, graphs, links, and a quiz.

An illustrated article which helps students understand the levels of organization of the human body.