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Science Resources on AP Central

AP Central is the official online home for the AP and Pre-AP Programs®.

This page contains links to useful content for teachers of AP Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics, as well as middle and high school teachers interested in the Pre-AP Program. To access most of the links on this page, as well as all of AP Central's comprehensive information on AP courses and exams, you need to be a registered member of AP Central. Registration is FREE, so register now!






Course Home Pages
Each AP course has its own home page on AP Central.

  Biology Home Page
  Chemistry Home Page
  Environmental Science Home Page
  Physics B Home Page
  Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Home Page
  Physics C: Mechanics Home Page


Each home page contains:

AP Course Information: Official Course Description, course perspective, FAQs, and Development Committee information.
Examples: AP Biology Course Description (.pdf/312KB)
Letter from Chemistry Development Committee Chair
Download the 2000 AP Physics Videoconference


Exam Information: Recent free-response questions, commentary, scoring guidelines, exam rules and directions, exam tips, and calendars.
Examples: The Chemistry Exam
Exam Tips: Environmental Science
AP Exams Calendars


Teaching Resource Materials: Labs, teaching units, strategies, Web guides, and syllabi.
Examples: Physics Web Guide
APES Lab and Field Activities: Background and Rationale
AP Biology Demonstrations
Reading Chemistry Outside of the Textbook


Feature Articles: Teacher profiles, articles of interest, and historical information.
Examples: The Relationship of Public Health to Urban Ecology
After 100 Years: The Legacy of Marie Curie
Drey Land Ecology Field Trip
Teacher Feature: Dean Goodwin


Teachers' Resources Reviews: Hundreds of reviews of textbooks, software, lab kits, videos, and other materials for use in the classroom.
Examples: Chemicool Periodic Table
Biology with Calculators
Watts up? Electricity Watt Meter
Teachers' Resources


Pre-AP
Connecting students to college success begins well before they take their first AP course. Middle school and high school science teachers can find valuable strategies, resources, and professional development opportunities at AP Central.

  What is Pre-AP?
  Pre-AP Teachers' Corner: Science
  Pre-AP: Workshops
Pre-AP: Publications
Pre-AP FAQs


Electronic Discussion Groups
Biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics teachers at the high school and college levels engage in lively discussions through our electronic discussion groups. Connect with your professional community and share ideas, strategies, and resources.

  Registration for Electronic Discussion Groups
  AP Biology EDG
  AP Chemistry EDG
  AP Environmental Science EDG
  AP Physics EDG


College Board Store
The College Board Store has released exams, teacher's guides, videos, and other publications available for purchase. Some documents are available for download at the Download Store.

  CB Store: Products for AP Biology
  CB Store: Products for AP Chemistry
  CB Store: Products for AP Environmental Science
  CB Store: Products for AP Physics
  CB Store: AP Physics Lab Guide


Professional Development
The College Board offers a variety of professional development opportunities for both new and experienced teachers. These include summer institutes, innovative online events, and AP and Pre-AP Strategies workshops. AP Central is your resource to find all of these opportunities, whether you're a new or experienced teacher.

  Getting Started for Teachers
  Institutes and Workshops
  AP Central Online Events
  ABOUT MY AP CENTRAL
    Course and Email Newsletter Preferences
  AP COURSES AND EXAMS
    Course Home Pages
    Course Descriptions
    The Course Audit
    Sample Syllabi
    Teachers' Resources
    Exam Calendar and Fees
    Exam Questions
    FAQs
  PRE-AP
    Teachers' Corner
    Workshops
  AP COMMUNITY
    About Electronic Discussion Groups
    Become an AP Exam Reader

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