Pre-AP Biology Spring Field Trip Criteria
There are two field trip opportunities coming up this six weeks To qualify for either or
both, the student must have a cumulative average for the year (through the 5 th six
weeks) of 85 or higher and complete the essay requirements for each listed below.
If you complete the essay and meet the academic criteria, you will also need to fill out a
permission slip, a copy of which you will find on my web page.
Field Trip #1: Tuesday, May 10
U.T. Health Science Center – San Antonio
The purpose of this trip is to expose students to the study of the medical and biomedical
sciences. In conjunction with our final unit of study of the year, we will be given a tour
of the science center and given presentations on biomedical research. We will also be
conducting a hands-on anatomy and physiology lab similar to those conducted at the
college level. The trip will run from 10 am until noon. Further details on times and fees
will be disseminated prior to the trip.
Essay assignment: Discuss in at least 500 words the importance of biomedical research
to society.
Essay should be dropped into the Gaggle homework drop box labeled UTHSCA Field Trip
by midnight, May 2. No late entries will be considered, as the drop box will close at the
timelisted.
Field Trip #2: Date TBD
Aquarena Center, Texas State University – San Marcos
The purpose of this trip is to give students a concrete background in understanding the
impact of exotic species on diverse ecosystems, endangered plants and animals and the
effect of pollution on a habitat. Students will conduct macroinvertibrate testing on
Aquarena property and at an alternate location down river. Fees and times for this trip
will determined upon finalization of the date of the trip.
Essay assignment: In at least 500 words, distinguish between littoral, limnetic and
profundal zones with regard to freshwater ecosystems and the effects of ground
water contamination on each.
Essay should be dropped into the Gaggle homework drop box labeled Aquarena Center
Field Trip by midnight, May 2. No late entries will be considered, as the drop box will
close at the timelisted.