AP BIOLOGY FINAL PROJECT
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
Name: _________________________
Date: __________________ Pd: ____
ENDANGERED SPECIES PROJECT
Congratulations on completing a year of Advanced Placement Biology! You have just completed a difficult
college level course on the fascinating, complex and ever-changing discipline of BIOLOGY known as the
STUDY of LIFE! This year you have investigated eight major themes that demonstrate the vast array
of topics which fully encompass and define what the study of BIOLOGY truly represents.
The eight themes identified in the course description of AP Biology were woven into the treatment of
the course material at appropriate points all year. These eight major themes combined to form a
conceptual underpinning that unifies apparently dissimilar topics and reminds students of Biology to
examine the bigger biological picture.
The eight major themes were manifested in many different topics. Review sample topics of the eight
major themes listed below:
1. Science as a Process analysis and explanation (both orally and in written form) of lab data,
study of historical development of a particular topic such as identification of DNA as the
molecule of heredity
2. Evolution  genetic recombination as the “grist” for evolution, heterozygote advantage in sicklecell anemia, phylogenetic patterns
3. Energy transfer  conservation of energy, respiration and photosynthesis, ATP as an energy
storage molecule to drive cell processes, food and energy pyramids.
4. Continuity and change  Mendelian genetics, DNA replication, mutation, selective advantage,
behavioral reproductive barriers
5. Relationship of Structure to Function  enzyme specificity, cell type diversity, organ structure
and function ex: inner ear and the bones of birds
6. Regulation  Positive and negative feedback loops in metabolic pathways, feedback loops in
human endocrine pathways, for example thyroid goiter, competition in regulating population
7. Interdependence in Nature  coevolution, mutualism, predator-prey cycles, food webs,
decomposers, nitrogen fixation
8. Science, Technology, and Society  lab activities such as DNA electrophoresis and gene
transfer, class discussions on ethical issues such as cloning, and genetically engineered food, a
study of the environmental impact of industrial society, utilization of science current events for
class discussion and for the formation of biological connections.
OBJECTIVE:
Your final project is to research an endangered species and create a power point presentation that
demonstrates the significant impact of the eight major themes in the evolution, survival, and
preservation of your organism.
PROJECT CRITERIA:
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Go to www.endangeredspecie.com and click on Endangered species profiles. Choose an endangered
species for your project. Much of the other information needed for this project can be found on
the www.endangeredspecie.com homepage.
Your power point must include a minimum of 11 slides. A list of the slide criteria is outlined below.
Use a minimum of 6 pictures or graphics pertaining to your species.
You may use bullet points or short descriptive sentences to present your species information and
concepts.
SLIDE CRITERIA
 Slide 1 (Title slide): Species common name, Species scientific name (Genus and species name),
Your name, AP Biology, and Date
 Slide 2: Description of your endangered species, interesting facts etc. (How many of these
organisms are left on planet Earth?)
 Slides 3 - 10:
Eight of the slides must be devoted to demonstrating the significant impact of the eight major
themes in the evolution, survival, and preservation of your organism. Use the guidelines for the
eight major theme slides below. Each slides’ title must include the name of the major theme
being presented.
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Science as a Process
o How have scientists worked together to help the survival and preservation of your
species? (Wildlife preservations, Wildlife organizations, scientific lab research, field
research, breeding in captivity, aquariums, national zoos, etc.)
o In which ways are scientists, environmentalists, or concerned citizens trying to preserve
your species though social awareness? (Wildlife organizations, fundraisers, passing
legislation, education, etc)
o What can you do to help your species on an individual level?
o What have scientists concluded as the reason for your species endangerment?
Evolution
o What are some structural and chemical adaptations that have enabled your species to
survive in its natural habitat prior to becoming endangered?
o How has your species’ environment and habitat impacted its evolutionary change?
o What is your species’ habitat? What type of climate does your species live in? What
country or part of the world is your species found?
Energy Transfer
o What does your organism eat? Is your species an herbivore, carnivore, omnivore,
predator, scavenger, etc?
o How does your organism obtain its food?
o Where is your organism in its food chain? Primary consumer (herbivore), secondary
consumer of tertiary consumer (carnivore)?
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Continuity and Change
o Discuss mating habits, courtship patterns, reproductive patterns or reproductive
development in your species. How does your species care for their young?
o Does your species have any genetic abnormalities or reproductive problems that are
affecting its survival?
Relationship of Structure to Function
o Discuss some unique structural features of your species which help it to survive in its
habitat.
o Discuss the function of some of your species unique physical features.
Regulation
o How is homeostasis maintained by your organism (regulation of temperature, excretion of
waste)?
o What kind of competition occurs among your species and other species for population
regulation?
Interdependence in Nature
o Discuss mutualism relationships, commensalism relationships, or predator predator-prey
cycles with regard to your species.
o You may include a diagram of a food chain in this portion of your PowerPoint. Explain some
relationships with your species to other species.
o How would other organisms be affected if your species were to go extinct?
Science, Technology and Society
o What advances have been made in laboratory technology to allow scientists to simulate the
natural world of you species?
o What is the affect of scientific research and technological innovations on your species?
o How is human activity impacting the survival of you species?
Slide 11 (References Page): ALL REFERENCES MUST BE LISTED