APBio Today: September 2018
Tu: Sept 4 Introduction to AP Bio
Welcome back. Please be sure you do the following for next class: 1. Put your course description, prefix/sufix sheet, power words, Biology Safety Guide, Formula Sheet, and 6 Kingdom Characteristics chart in the front of the notebook you'll be using for class. 2. With your parents, review the Course Description, and review and sign for return: Flinn Safety Contract, Student and Parent Agreement, and Consent to Interview (photo form). These are due Thursday. Homework: See the calendar 1. MB: Introduction: due 9/5 11:59 pm 2. Read ch. 1 in text and do the Study Guide Sheet: due 9/5 beginning of class.
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Th: Sept 6 Graphing and Calculating Rate
Interpretation and analysis of data is influenced by the question(s) being asked. Students should be able to select, create, and interpret a graph that best reflects trends and relationships of data. 1. We did FRQ 2010#2 part A from 2010, calculated rate and discussed the trend. 2. We watched Bozeman's Beginners Guide to Graphing using a video guide http://www.bozemanscience.com/beginners-guide-to-graphing-data/ Homework: 1. MB ch.1 due Saturday 11:59 pm 2. Graph the data from the Graphing Video Guide, due next bell. 3. Watch the Bozeman Science Video on Scientific Questioning and answer the questions on the video guide, due next bell. http://www.bozemanscience.com/apb-practice-3-scientific-questioning/ |
M: Sept 10
Class today included a rate problem and interpreting a bar graph. If you did not receive a copy of the graph, I've included it below. We began a discussion of the characteristics used to sort organisms into groups: Domains and Kingdoms. Meanings of the terms evolution, biological species, and reproductive fitness were discussed: Homework: Fill out pages 1,2,6 and 7 on the classification review. Honestly, you can find the key on line.
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W: Sept 12
School is closed today. It looks like the hurricane will turn to the south but Hampton Roads may still be affected. So that we do not fall behind please read and do the MB assignment for Ch. 22 (due Monday becuase of the storm and potential power outages). 1. Consider the influences on Darwin that led to the development of his theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. 2. Consider that there is a genetic component and it is combinations of phenotypes that are passed from parents to offspring. 3. There is a vast array of evidence that supports the Theory of Evolution - list these types of evidence and be able to give an example. Pay attention to vocabulary like adaptation, analogous and homologous traits. REMEMBER: read the chapter first, then use your textbook to help you with mastering biology. Quiz next time I see you: features of and interpreting graphs, rate problems, characteristics of each of the three domains. Please Stay Safe |
F: Sept 14
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Week of Sept 17 - 21
Tues: Diagnostic Pre-Test Thurs: Power lecture on Classification Resources: The PowerPoints are posted to the right. You are only responsible for material up to the ending slide. Any information after that slide is beyond the scope of AP Biology. Homework is also posted to the right. Focus and Quiz: You should understand the main characteristics that are used as evidence or criteria for each domain and kingdom and recognize some very typical examples. For the prokaryote domains and kingdom Protista and Fungi the most important information is their ecological importance. Homework: 1. Who am I - indicate domain, kingdom, etc as you can. For some you will use only domain or kingdom for others you may be more specific such as Eukarya, Animalia, mammalia, monotreme. The point is to recognize characteristics that define a group so if the characteristics are broad you may only get to the domain or domain - kingdom level. Homework Sheets were available in my classroom and are posted to the right. 2. Homework sheet given in class. 3. Genetics problem sets 1 and 2. Note: I've hidden the Google Calendars for the time being because they do not work consistently. |
Handouts and Worksheets
PowerPoints
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M 9/24
Our focus this week, is to use the Hardy-Weinberg equation to evaluate evolution in a population. You should be able to define each component of the two equations. I am providing a link to a Bozeman Science video that explains the parts and shows how to work problems. You should understand each mechanism of evolution (refer to the T-table you made) and understand that none of these mechanisms can be in play if the population is in equilibrium. On Wednesday, you should be able to answer a 7 question quiz on the parts of the Hardy-Weinberg equation. Ex Question: Define p Answer: p is the frequency of the dominant allele in the population. Ex Question: Define 2pq Answer: 2pq is the frequency of the heterozygous genotype in the population. Consider these definitions when you are watching the video. Text me the answer to this question for 3 points extra credit on the question we took on Monday: If dominance is complete, which part(s) of the Hardy-Weinberg equation represent the dominant phenotype. |
W 9/26 and F 9/28
Note: We are doing double duty on Wednesday because of Friday's pep assembly. We're all about HW this week. 1. I'll attach worked 1-8 sometime soon. See below. 2. Watch the HHMI Bioactive video below. The handout that goes with it is labeled QUIZ. 3. To do the Rock Pocket Mouse activities you should have the following paperwork (from my counts a couple of you may have two of one handout and none of another - so please check NOW) 1. Quiz: Student handout 2. Lesson: color variation over time in rock pocket mouse populations. 3. The pictures that go with number 2. 4. Allele and Phenotype frequencies in rock pocket mouse populations. My door will be unlocked Thursday from 9:30 -2:15 and Friday from 9 - 12:40. Please come and swap out the paperwork you are missing. The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation - The Rock Pocket Mouse Video (click on the name) |
Homework Due Wednesday 9/26: 1. Read text: The Hardy-Weinberg Equation, pg 484-487. 2. Read in Test Prep book: The Hardy-Weinberg Equation in Topic 6 (see the index for pg #). Please do not write in the Test Prep Book - but you can use post-its! 3. Watch the Bozeman Science Video: Solving Hardy-Weinberg Problems (11 min). (Click this link) 4. Do Handout 212: Calculating Allele Frequencies in Populations Homework for the week: 1. Read Chapter 23 The Evolution of Populations. 2. Do MB: Ch 23. Due Sunday 11:59 pm 3. Quiz: Monday 9/30 HW problems and Genetic problems. 4. Do Handout 213: Analysis of a Squirrel Gene Pool. Due Tuesday 11/1 by beginning of class. 5. Finish Hardy-Weinberg problems. Check 1-8 against the key I will post and do 9-13 with the exception of the Chi Square Analysis. 6. Do HHMI Biointeractive: Rock Pocket Mouse Activities - See Instructions under Wednesday to the left. |