Q2: A.P. Biology

From

10/24/2011

To

10/30/2011

Content

Unit III: Evolution
-Principles of Evolution
-Mechanisms of Evolution
-The Origin of Species - Darwinian Evolution
-The History of Life on Earth
*Population Genetics and Evolution (Lab)
-Taxonomy: Imposing order on diversity
-The Diversity of Life
-Survey of the Kingdoms:-Microorganisms
-Fungi
-Plants
-Animals
*End of Quarter II
*Semester Exam

Skills

-College level reading comprehension of science
text and science articles
-Ability to do independent work when required
-Ability to think critically and creatively
-Knowledge of computer and software application
-Be able to participate in extensive class
discussions
-Ability to work cooperatively in a group
setting
-Well established laboratory skills

Resources

-Biology - Life on Earth - Text book (Audesirk) - newest edition
-Internet connection to the text book
-Various scientific publications
-Haiku - posted lecture notes, videos, animations and websites for interactive learning
-AP Biology Resources - AP Central

Instructional Strategies

-Lecture / discussion / clicker questions
-Group work
-Case studies and problem-based learning
-Data analysis and synthesis
-Laboratory exercises - both open ended inquiry based labs, and detailed labs borrowed from the AP Biology curriculum
-Demonstrations

Assessment

-Homework and essential knowledge application packets
-Case study analyses
-Data and experimental design analyses
-Use and understanding of biological statistics
-Lab write ups and critical evaluation
-Involvement and Contribution in class discussions and lab activities
-Unit tests (4+ chapters) that incorporate both essential knowledge, critical thinking, and science practice questions.

Outcomes

-Students will understand and appreciate the
principles and mechanisms of Evolution
-Students will have a good understanding of
the vast diversity of Life on Earth
-Students will see order in the midst of
diversity by understanding the principles of
modern Taxonomy