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Wow, the only word I truly have when describing my AP Biology Exam. To be completely honest, I have never been good at standardized testing so I truly went into the exam with an open mind and an open heart. I tried to stay positive through out the exam and as I began the exam,Continue reading “AP Bio Exam Reflection”

AP Biology is a class I will always hold dear to my heart. I have learned so much in just a matter months and have do so by having fun. AP Bio has impacted my life in more way than I could ever imagine. I will always be grateful for this class and the peopleContinue reading “AP Bio Blog Reflection!”

Hello! Recently, my AP biology class and I learned more about Kingdom Animalia. We learned about the many systems within our bodies and we even got to do a fetal pig dissection! Take a look at my infographic below to see all the wonderful things we learned. Work Cited Photos made by me. Images fromContinue reading “Demonstrative Learning!”

Have you ever wondered what amazing things or cells help our bodies when dangerous viruses and bacteria enter our bodies? Well the system of defense our body uses is known as the immune system. Below I have put my sketch notes of the many cells that help our immune system function, I hope you enjoyContinue reading “Immune System Sketch Notes”

Happy Earth Day! This is our planet, Earth. This big blue beautiful sphere we, the human species, calls home and that millions of other species call home- a home many of use can take for granted. So as a symbol of appreciation for our dear home, I have decided to make a mini vlog montageContinue reading “Earth Day Vlog!”

What is desire? Desire is defined a longing or craving for something that brings satisfaction. Thousands of things and object that are considered a necessity by human beings have become a necessity because of the simple fact that we desire them. Recently, my AP biology class and I have watched the film, The Botany ofContinue reading “The Botany of Desire”

Cancer is a topic that I hold close to my heart. I’ve had my fare share of encounters with cancer given that many people close to me have been affected by cancer. One of the main reasons that I have been so heavily interested in Biology is because I get to learn more about somethingContinue reading “Henrietta Lacks Reflection”

Week two on Distance Learning! This week on the journey of my AP Bio’s Distance Learning, we are exploring the wonders of the Kingdom Protista. Learning about some of the smallest yet most powerful organisms that roam the world. From the funky organelles to some amazing functions, we are diving deep to explore the speciesContinue reading “Protista Exploration Lab”

We are back from Save the Bay! This trip is definitely one for the books. Like I said in my previous post, I love field trips because they give me the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom and this trip definitely lived up to what I expected. I learned many things about the historyContinue reading “Save the Bay Post-Trip”

The Bay Area is the wonderful place I proudly call home. A place where you can essentially experience all kinds of environments from the moist Redwood forests to the cloudly, sandy beaches of Half Moon Bay. Growing up, I always believed that the Bay would always be the same but as I have experienced andContinue reading “Save the Bay Pre-Trip”