Vocabulary+Summer+Assignment

=Goal:Boost Your Biology Word Power!=

Biology is a science, but also a bit of a foreign language. There are hundreds of vocabulary words that may sound crazy today, but in a few months time, will roll off your tongue as easily as, "I'd like a large chocolate creemee with rainbow sprinkles, please." Try these words on for size: //Endoplasmic reticulum// //Gel elctrophporesis// //Osmoregulation//

The above vocabulary words may sound like a jumble of letters today, but soon they will be both pronouncable and meaningful. Your success in this course will GREATLY INCREASE if you start with a solid foundation in biology vocabulary. It is especially important to know root words--as these can help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word. And, this knowledge can help you explain an idea to a friend or understand a news report about a disease outbreak. Your assignment is described below. This is essential to your early success in AP Biology.

I know that it is hard to work on school work in the summer, so here are a few suggections. Challenge yourself to tackle a five words each day. Create a schedule for yourself. Whether you are most productive first thing in the morning, or after midnight, I recommend that you set a time each day to work on your vocabulary. I will check in with you via email several times to provide encouragement, and you'll need to make two posts to this wiki during the summer. Your hard work WILL pay off.