mark stephanskyMark Stephansky – AP Biology Presenter As a National Board Certified Teacher, Mark has been at the forefront of many innovative initiatives during his career in education. From Gardening in the Classroom to Research in Immunology, Mark has brought a wide variety of curriculum offerings to his school system as the Science Curriculum Director at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, MA. He has over 35 years of teaching experience with 22 of those years as an AP* Biology instructor. In addition to teaching at the high school level, Mark is also an adjunct biology instructor at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, MA and at Stonehill College in Easton, MA. Mark has had roles as an AP Biology reader, Table Leader, and Question Leader at the annual AP Reading since 2002. Mark is part of the Biology for the AP Course Advisory Board assisting the authors of a recently released textbook for AP Biology. During the Summer, Mark presents week-long workshops for teachers learning to develop their own AP Biology course. |
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AP BIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION
Over the course of this 4-day workshop, new and experienced teachers alike will become familiar with the newly updated Course and Exam Description (CED) in AP Biology. The updated CED organizes the course into eight commonly taught UNITS
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life Unit 5: Heredity
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics Unit 7: Natural Selection
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle Unit 8: Ecology
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION 2025 AP Biology Summer Institute Instructor: Mark Stephansky
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive exploration of the AP Biology course and exam description, delving into each section, including the unit guides, while strategically aligning with the course's curricular requirements. During this transformative institute, you will meticulously craft a dynamic course plan, breaking down units and topics to seamlessly integrate the full scope of the AP Biology curriculum into your school's academic calendar. Analyze formative and summative assessment items to discern the precise content and skill pairings targeted by these evaluations. Construct lesson plans that strategically reinforce these connections, ensuring your students are well-prepared for success. Engage in hands-on practice applying scoring guidelines from the latest AP Exam to samples of student work, refining your ability to assess and guide your students effectively. Leverage the power of data available through AP Classroom and Instructional Planning Reports to identify student strengths and weaknesses, tailoring your
Over the course of this 4-day workshop, new and experienced teachers alike will become familiar with the newly updated Course and Exam Description (CED) in AP Biology. The updated CED organizes the course into eight commonly taught UNITS
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life Unit 5: Heredity
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics Unit 7: Natural Selection
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle Unit 8: Ecology
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION 2025 AP Biology Summer Institute Instructor: Mark Stephansky
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive exploration of the AP Biology course and exam description, delving into each section, including the unit guides, while strategically aligning with the course's curricular requirements. During this transformative institute, you will meticulously craft a dynamic course plan, breaking down units and topics to seamlessly integrate the full scope of the AP Biology curriculum into your school's academic calendar. Analyze formative and summative assessment items to discern the precise content and skill pairings targeted by these evaluations. Construct lesson plans that strategically reinforce these connections, ensuring your students are well-prepared for success. Engage in hands-on practice applying scoring guidelines from the latest AP Exam to samples of student work, refining your ability to assess and guide your students effectively. Leverage the power of data available through AP Classroom and Instructional Planning Reports to identify student strengths and weaknesses, tailoring your