Harvard Medical School
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02115
Bridge to AP Biology Summer Program
Year Program Started: 2006
Max. Participants/Year: 110
Program Timeframe: 3 days in June
Academic Level Targeted: grades 9-11
Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program: education
Program Attributes: meals provided, books/supplies provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: must be with teachers from partnering schools of Boston Public Schools
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biology, specifically advanced placement (AP) biology
Additional Comments: A summer enrichment pre-Advanced Placement (AP™) Biology program held at Harvard Medical School is a result of the collaboration between Harvard Medical School and the Boston Public Schools. Students are exposed to AP-Biology concepts taught by their teachers, conduct hands-on laboratory activities, and investigate a local arboretum using portable instruments and mobile apps. Students complete the Bridge program before commencing their AP Biology high school courses in the fall.
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