Q3: A.P. Biology

From

01/02/2012

To

01/08/2012

Content

Unit IV: Plant Anatomy and Physiology
-The Structure and Function of land plants
-Nutrition and Transport in plants
-Plant reproduction and development
-Control of the plant life cycle
*Principles of Transpiration (Lab)
Unit V: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
-Homeostasis and of the Animal body
-Circulation/Transporting Systems
-Respiration
-Nutrition and Digestion
*Physiology of the Circulatory System (Lab)
-Excretion and the Urinary System
-Chemical control of the Animal Body;
The Endocrine System
-Defense against disease; The Immune System
-Information processing; The Nervous System
and the Senses
*Anatomy of the Mammalian organism/ Dissection
of the fetal pig (Lab)
-Action and Support; The Muscular and
Skeletal Systems
-Animal Reproduction and Development
End of Quarter III

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 the different plant
tissues, their organization and function
-Students will understand the alternation of
generations as the universal reproductive
method in the Plant Kingdom
-Students will understand and appreciate the
importance of Plants in the maintenance of Life
on Earth and their importance
-Students will understand and appreciate the
complex organization of the Animal Body
-Students will be familiar with the structure
and function of the different Animal Tissues,
Organs and Organ Systems
-Students will understand and appreciate the
complexity of the human anatomy and physiology,