AP Bio Assignments
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 1
Fall 2010
July 21 - 23
Unit 1: The Process of Science
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1L
Illustrate, label, and caption an example
of each theme from page 1R
1R
*Notes: Themes in the Study of Life
2L
*Construct a Design Diagram: Mimicry
in Snakes case study, text p. 20 – 22.
2R
*Notes: Experimental Design
done
done
Homework:
 Wed. – Provide written examples for each theme on 1R.
 Tues./Wed.- Complete 1L , 2L and Biology Collection Project.
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 2
Fall 2010
July 26 - 30
Unit 1: The Process of Science
Text: Chapter 1
Unit 2: Ecology
Text: Chapter 52
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Lab Discussion & Conclusion
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Design diagram: Seed germination lab
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Unit 2 (Ecology) Warm Up Questions
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Unit 2 (Ecology) Warm Up Questions
done
Week 3
Txt.1159, concept check 52.2
Txt. 1173 #10
5L
Select a biome. Describe the abiotic factors
characteristic to that biome and provide
specific examples of an animal and plant
that are display specialized adaptations for
life in that biome – explain their
adaptations.
5R
Notes: The Biosphere – Ch. 52
done
6L
P.B. Activity 53.1 # 1, 2, 3
6R
Notes: Populations – Ch. 53
Activity 53.2 #1, 2
Lab Notebook: Purchase a lab notebook at the ASB - needed by August 9.
Homework:
 Ongoing: Read Chapter 52, complete any unfinished class assignments.
 Tues- 3R
 Thurs- 5L
 Fri- 6L
Assessments: Safety Quiz Friday 7/30
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 3
Fall 2010
August 2 - 6
Unit 2: Ecology
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7L
Output: Research a keystone species.
Text: Chapter 53 - 55
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7R
Notes: Communities – Ch. 54
Identify it’s biome and explain it’s
importance in the ecosystem.
8L
Case Study: The Wolf, the Moose and
the Fir Tree.
8R
Notes: Energy Flow
9L
Read Article “Muddy Waters”
9R
Notes: Matter Cycles
Write Cornell style notes as you read.
Include a summary paragraph relating your
notes about this article to today’s lecture.
Lab Notebook: Purchase a lab notebook at the ASB - needed by August 9.
Homework:
 Ongoing: Read Chapters 53, 54, 55. Complete any unfinished assignments. Review.
done
 Mon- Write or word process your discussion and conclusion for seed germination lab on a separate
sheet of paper so you can turn it in for grading before you glue it into your notebook.
 Tues- Keystone species research on 7l.
 Thurs- Complete energy flow diagram on 8R.
 Fri- 9L. Weekend: Keep reading!
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 4
Fall 2010
August 9-13
Unit 2: Ecology
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10L
Create a study table that describes each
of the following ecosystem distubances
and identifies the causes and effects of
each problem. 1) Cultural
Eutrophication of lakes 2) Acid Rain 3)
Biological Magnification
Text: review Ch. 52 - 55
done
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10R
Glue in your returned summer assignment
“Levels of Biological Organization”
done
Lab Notebook: Dissolved Oxygen and Primary Productivity (AP Lab 12) – due Tuesday 8/16.
Homework:
 Ongoing: Review 52 – 55 in text and test prep book. Complete any unfinished assignments.
 Tues- 10L, & Dissoved Oxygen Lab Part A (Title, Purpose, Background Info., Labeled Diagram of set-up
OR Flow Chart, Hypothesis, Data - tables & graphs, Discussion, Conclusion + Answers to Lab Q’s.
 Thurs- Dissoved Oxygen Lab Part B (Title, Purpose, Background Info., Hypothesis, Labeled Diagram of
Set-Up OR Flow Chart.
 Fri- Complete Lab: Part B (Data - tables & graphs, Discussion, Conclusion + Answers to Lab Q’s
Assessments: Notebook check #1 Tuesday, August 10th
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 5
Fall 2010
August 16 - 20
Unit 2: Ecology
Text: Ch. 51
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11L
Choice – create your own output to help
done
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Behavioral Biology – Reading Questions
you remember the concepts and vocabulary
on 11R.
12L
Chapter 51 Interactive Questions
12R
Case Study – Belding’s Squirrels
13L
Study Guide: Create your own.
Must
include a concept map, a labeled
diagram, and vocabulary practice.
13R
TEST PREP- 1) Do the practice test for the
Ecology Unit found in your test prep book.
Check your answers. Write notes on the ones
you missed.
2) Do the questions in the lab section of your
test prep book for lab 11 and lab 12. Check
your answers. Write notes on the ones you
missed.
Lab Notebook: Dissolved Oxygen and Primary Productivity (AP Lab 12) – due Tuesday 8/16.
Animal Behavior (AP Lab 11) – due Tuesday 8/24.
Homework:
 Ongoing: Read Chapter 51. Review 52 – 55 . Complete any unfinished assignments.
 Mon- Complete Questions on 11R and Output on 11L.
 Tues- Lab 11: Title, Purpose, Background Info, Hypothesis, Ch. 51 Interactive Q.’s
 Thurs- Complete Animal Behavior Lab Report: data, graph, discussion, conclusion.
Work on test prep 31R/L.
Assessments: Unit 2 Ecology EXAM (Tuesday, August 24)
done
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 6
Fall 2010
August 23 - 27
Unit 3: Biological Molecules
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14L
15L
Text: Ch. 2, 3, 4
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P.B. Activity 3.1
14R
Notes: Properties of Water
Interactive Questions
15R
Notes: Carbon Chemistry
16R
Chapter 4 Reading Guide 1-10
done
done
4.1, 4.2, TYK (Matching) #1-12
16L
Reading Guide 11 – 12, self quiz.
Flashcards: Make a set of flashcards to
help you memorize functional groupsstore in a pocket or envelope on this
page.
Lab Notebook: Animal Behavior (AP Lab 11) – due Tuesday 8/24.
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapters 2 – 4.
*Chapter 2 ONLINE ACTIVITIES QUIZ – ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION BY 8/29/10.
 Tues- Practicing Biology pages 5 -6, Activity 3.1 (photocopy provided)
 Thurs- Finish Chapter 4 Interactive Questions; Read Chapter 4, Completer Reading Guide #1-10 on
16R.
 Fri- Complete online activities quiz, review Ch. 2,3,4. Individual & team quiz Monday 8/30.
Assessments: Unit 2 Ecology EXAM (Tuesday, August 24)
Chapter 2 ONLINE ACTIVITIES QUIZ – ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION BY 8/29/10.
Individual and Team Quiz on Ch. 2, 3, 4 – Monday 8/30.
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 7
Fall 2010
Aug. 30 – Sept. 3
Unit 3: Biological Molecules
Text: Ch. 5
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17L
Output: I.Q.’s 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
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17R
Notes: Macromolecules part I
done
CARBOHYDRATES
18L
Output: I.Q.’s 5.4, 5.5
18R
Notes: Macromolecules part II
LIPIDS
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 5
*Chapter 5 ONLINE ACTIVITIES QUIZ – ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION BY 9/12/10.
 Mon- Chapter 5 Reading Guide # 1-7
 Tues- Chapter 5 Reading Guide # 8-20
 Thurs – Chapter 5 Reading Guide # 21 - 37
Assessments: Individual and Team Quiz on Ch. 2, 3, 4 – Monday 8/30.
Chapter 5 ONLINE ACTIVITIES QUIZ – ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION BY 9/12/10
Unit 3 Exam – Tuesday Sept. 14th
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 8
Fall 2010
Aug. Sept. 7 - 10
Unit 3: Biological Molecules
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19L
20L
Text: Ch. 5
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Unit 3 Warm-Ups
19R
Unit 3 Warm-Ups
Output: I.Q.’s 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
20R
Notes: Macromolecules part III
done
done
PROTEINS
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22L
Discussion, Conclusion, and Answers to
Lab Questions.
21R
Output: I.Q.’s 5.10, 5.11, 5.12
22R
Pineapple Enzymes and Jello Molds Lab
Experimental Design Worksheet.
Notes: Macromolecules part IV
NUCLEIC ACIDS
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 5
*Chapter 5 ONLINE ACTIVITIES QUIZ – ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION BY 9/12/10.
 Tues- Chapter 5 Reading Guide # 38 -50
 Thurs – Chapter 5 Reading Guide # 51 – 63; Jello Lab Discussion and Questions – due 9/14.
Assessments: Chapter 5 ONLINE ACTIVITIES QUIZ – ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION BY 9/12/10
Exam Prep Study Groups – Friday, Sept. 10th 2:50 – 3:50 (attendance optional)
Unit 3 Exam – Tuesday Sept. 14th
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 9
Fall 2010
Sept. 13 - 17
Unit 4: Cell Structure and Function
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Create a Unit 3 Study Guide
Text: Ch. 6
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Test Review – Test Prep Book
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Include a Concept Map, Diagram(s), Vocabulary.
done
pages 31
24L
Unit 4 Warm-Ups
24R
Unit 4 Warm-Ups
25L
Cell Organelles Chart
25R
Cell Organelles Chart
26L
Plant Cell Review - Color, label and
describe
26R
Animal Cell Review – Color, label and
describe
27L
Study Guide I.Q.’s 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
27R
Cell Structure/Function Notes – part 1
28L
Study Guide I.Q.’s 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7
28R
Cell Structure/Function Notes – part 2
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 6
 Mon- Unit 3 Test Prep 23R/L
 Tues- Complete Cell Organelles Charts 25R/L
 Thurs – Complete Cell Review Diagrams 26R/L and complete I.Q’s
Assessments:
Unit 3 Exam – Tuesday Sept. 14th
Jello Lab Discussion and Conclusions due Sept. 14th
Notebook check #2 – Tuesday Sept. 14th
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 10
Fall 2010
Sept. 20 -24
Unit 4: Cell Structure and Function
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29L
30L
Text: Ch. 7
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Output: Cell Membrane Structure and
Function.
29R
Notes: Cell Membranes 1
Output: Movement across Cell
Membranes
30R
done
done
Structure and Function of Membranes
Notes: Cell Membranes 2
Movement across Membranes
Lab: AP Lab 1: Diffusion and Osmosis
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 7
 Mon- Chapter 6 take home quiz
 Tues- Output 29L Cell Membrane Structure and Function; Lab 1A: Diffusion – Title, Purpose, Diagram of Set-Up,
Results/Data, Answers to Analysis Questions. Lab 1B Pre- Lab: Osmosis – Title, Purpose, Background
Information, Hypothesis, Diagram of Set-Up, Data Table.
 Thurs – Output 30L Movement across Cell Membranes. Lab 1B: Graph, Discussion, Conclusion, Answers to
Analysis Questions.
Assessments: Take home Quiz due Tuesday 9/21/10.
Fall Break Assignment – due Tuesday October 12th.
1) Read Text Chapter 11.1.
2) Read Web Page of Genetic Science Learning Center. "The Inside Story of Cell Communication." Learn.Genetics 17
September 2010 <http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insidestory/>
3) Research and Answer Cell Communication Question Packet.
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 11
Fall 2010
Oct. 12 - 15
Unit 4: Cell Structure and Function
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32L
Text: Ch. 6 - 7
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Review: Cellular Processes and Their
Organelles
31R
Review: Transport Across Cell Membranes
Create your own Unit 4 study guide
32R
Test Prep: pages 65 – 66 # 1 – 12
done
Include concept map, labeled diagram
and vocabulary.
done
Write notes on the ones you miss.
Lab: AP Lab 1: Diffusion and Osmosis – due Oct. 19/20
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 7
 Tues- Complete Review on 31R – Cell Membranes and Transport; 31L Cellular Organelles
 Thurs – Complete test prep and study guide 32R/L
Study group time after school today!
Assessments: Unit 4 Exam – Monday Oct. 18
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 12
Fall 2010
Oct. 18 - 22
Unit 5: Metabolism
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33L
Text: Ch. 8
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Warm UP – PB. page 28, Activity 8.1 #
1 & 2.
33R
Warm UP – PB. page 29, Activity 8.1, #3
34L
Output: Reading Guide output
assignment.
34R
Chapter 8 Reading Guide – Vocabulary
35L
Output: PB Activity 8.2, pages 31 -33 #
1-4
35R
Notes: Metabolism
done
Lab: AP Lab 1: Diffusion and Osmosis – due Tuesday, 10/19
done
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 8
 Mon – Study/ Review for Unit 4 Exam (Chapter 6 & 7)
 Tues - Chapter 8 Vocabulary 34R.
 Thurs – Chapter 8 Output on 34L.
Assessments: Unit 4 Exam – Tuesday 10/19
Chapter 8 Team Based Learning Quiz 10/28
Enzyme lab due Tues. 11/2.
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 13
Fall 2010
Oct. 25 -29
Unit 5: Metabolism
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Text: Ch. 9
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Output: PB Activity 8.2, pages 31 -33 #
1-4
36R
Notes: Factors that affect enzymes
37L
Study your notes and text. Make a
study guide. Include a concept map,
labeled diagram(s), key vocabulary
defined.
37R
Test Prep: Review test prep book pages 53
– 57. Answer # 13 – 22 pages 66 – 67.
Write notes on missed questions.
38L
Output: PB Activity 9.2, pages 38 -39
1, 2, 3
38R
Notes: Overview of Cellular Respiration
done
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Lab: AP Lab 2: Enzymes
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 9
 Mon – Output 36L
 Tues – Review/Test Prep – 37R/L
 Thurs – 38L Output: PB Activity 9.2, pages 38 -39 # 1, 2, 3
done
Assessments: Unit 5 Team Based Learning Quiz – Thursday 11/28
Enzyme lab - due Tues. 11/2.
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 14
Fall 2010
Nov. 1 - 5
Unit 6: Energetics
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38L
Output: PB Activity 9.2, pages 38 -39
1, 2, 3
39L
40L
Text: Ch. 9
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38R
Notes: Overview of Cellular Respiration
Output: Case Study- Bean Brew
39R
Notes: Cellular Respiration II
Output: Chart Structure your Knowledge
+ Concept Map.
40R
Notes: Cellular Respiration III
done
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done
Lab: Enzyme lab due Tuesday 11/2.
Include: Title, Purpose, Background Info., Diagram of Set-up, Data part A, Data part B, Graph (A & B), Data for assigned
experiment + graph, Discussion, Conclusion statement. Questions answered on worksheet – turn in separately.
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 9
 Mon – Complete PB Activity 9.2 on 38L. Complete lab report.
 Tues – Ch. 9 Reading Guide (sections 9.2 , 9.5)
 Thurs – Ch. 9 Reading Guide (sections 9.3, 9.4, 9.6)
Assessments: Enzyme lab - due Tues. 11/2.
Notebook Check 3 – Monday 11/8
Unit 6 Exam (Chapters 9 – 10) – Thursday 11/18
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 15
Fall 2010
Nov. 8 - 12
Unit 6: Energetics
Text: Ch. 9 - 10
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41L
Conclusions from Case Study
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41R
Case Study: The Mystery of the Seven
Deaths – your notes.
Divide your page into 4 sections.
Divide your page into 4 sections.
Summarize pertinent information from this
case study in the appropriate boxes I, II, III,
IV. Number and title each section.
Answer the questions from case study I IV(complete sentences please) in the
appropriate sections. Number and title
each section.
42L
done
Output: Choice
42R
Notes: Overview of Photosynthesis
Lab: Cellular Respiration
Pre-lab: Title, Purpose, Background Info., Hypothesis, Diagram of Set-up, Data Table
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 9 - 10
 Mon – Complete Pre-lab, finish Case Study
 Tues – Complete lab graphs and conclusion questions, Reading Guide 10.1. & 10.2 (#1-11)
 Fri – Reading Guide 10.2 (finish) & 10.3
Assessments: Notebook Check 3 – Monday 11/8
Lab Report: Cellular Respiration – Tuesday 11/16
Unit 6 Exam (Chapters 9 – 10) – Thursday 11/18
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 16
Fall 2010
Nov. 15 - 19
Unit 6: Energetics
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Text: Ch. 9 - 10
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done
42L
Output: Choice
42R
Notes: Overview of Photosynthesis
43L
Output: PB Activity 10.1 # 1-5
43R
Notes: Photosynthesis – the details
PB pages 46 - 48
Lab: Photosynthesis
Pre-lab 4B: Title, Purpose, Background Info., Hypothesis, Diagram of Set-up, Data Table
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapter 10
 Mon – Complete 42L Choice Output, Respiration lab due tomorrow.
 Tues – Complete 43L Output & Pre-lab 4B.
 Thurs – Complete data analysis, graphs, lab discussion & conclusion q’s. Complete Reading Guide questions
section 10.4.
o Holiday Reading Assignment – Chapter 12
o Cell Cycle Study Questions
Assessments: Lab Report: Cellular Respiration – Tuesday 11/16
Unit 6 Exam (Chapters 9 – 10) – Tuesday, November 30th *note date change
Advanced Placement Biology
Week # 17
Fall 2010
Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
Unit 7: Mendelian Genetics
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44L
Text: Ch. 12 - 14
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Output: Photosynthesis exercise
44R
Notes: Calvin Cycle & plant adaptations for
CO2 fixation.
45L
Chloroplast/Mitochondria Summary
Diagram.
45R
Test prep book pages 90 – 92, # 1-22
46L
Cell Cycle questions (vacation assign.)
46R
Notes: Cell Cycle
47L
Mitosis/Meiosis study questions 1 - 3
47R
Mitosis/Meiosis study questions 4 - 5
48L
Simulating Meiosis Activity parts 1 - 3
48R
Simulating Meiosis Activity part 4 - 6
done
Lab: 3A Mitosis – Time for Replication
Homework:
 Ongoing: Reading: Text Chapters 12 - 14
 Mon – Complete 44L and Test Prep Activities, 45R & 45L
done
 Tues – Mitosis/Meiosis study questions 1 – 5, 47R/L
 Thurs – Complete Simulating Meiosis Activity, 48R/L
Assessments: Lab Report: Photosynthesis – Tuesday 11/30
Unit 6 Exam (Chapters 9 – 10) – Tuesday, November 30th
Final Exam – Period 1 = Monday 12/13
Period 2 = Tuesday 12/14