AP Biology Syllabus - Rochester City School District
AP Biology SyllabusCourse Overview‐[CR7][CR6][CR8]
Quizzes/ Written ResponsesLabs: Lab Work30%15% Class work / Journal WritingClass participationHomework: Journal ArticlesChapter QuestionsProjects20% AP BIOLOGY 4 Big Ideas10%25%
Curricular RequirementsCR1CR2 CR3aCR3bCR3cCR3dCR4aCR4bCR4cCR4dCR5CR6CR7CR8
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSASSESSMENTUsing kits to buildmacro–moleculemodels[CR4a] (SP 1)Student generatedconcept mapsExercises: protein foldingLab [CR4b]Unit test with freeresponse practiceCarbon’s role in themolecular diversity oflifeAcid/base/buffer labactivity [CR6] (SP 2)Written lab reports[CR8]Monomers, polymers& reactions involvedin building & breakingthem downconsideringpolar/nonpolarinteractionsStudents do variations byadding different macromolecules to solution tosee effects adhesion etc.(EU4.A connects to BI 1)[CR3d] (SP 4)A. MOLECULES Bigidea 4Chemistry of LifePolarity of water & itsimportance tobiological systemsChapters 2--5 fromtextbookVarious levels ofstructures in protein &carbohydratesEnzyme structure asa special proteinCohesion, adhesion,specific heat of water& its importance tobiological systemsAcids, bases, andbuffersGiven specific heatequation, in groupsstudents try to come upwith a way to determinespecific heat of water–15min (EU 4.C connectsto BI 1) [CR3d], [CR4a]& [CR4b] (SP 3)
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSIdentifying macromolecules in ourfoodsLAB: Using and understanding how differentindicators are used toidentify proteins, lipids,carbohydrates (incl.reducing sugars analysis)using Biuret, Benedict’s,Sudan etc. [CR6] (SP 6)Supplements &Add-‐ons:Research exploring howanimals use water’sproperties for survival(comparing specific heat)(EU 4.C connects to BI1)[CR3d]Cohesion/adhesion innatureASSESSMENTStudents composechart comparingstructural differences& how indicatorsphysically workStudents use chart topredict contents ofunknown samplesStudents share oneexample they havefound how animalsuse water’s propertiesfor survival.Various macromolecules inour foodsStudents make posters ofdifferent element cyclesincluding relative amts. oftransfer [CR4b], [CR4d] &[CR8]Cycling of chemicalelements inecosystemPortion ofChapter 55B. HISTORY OFLIFEText chapter 25outline notesBig idea 1Theories of howmacro-moleculesjoined to supportorigin of lifeWas RNA 1st geneticmaterial?Age of earthguided readingClay catalyzed RNApolymerization activity withrole playing focus ontheories, redevelopment oftheories over time (EU 1.Bconnects to BI 3) [CR3a] &[CR4c] (SP 6, 7)Discussion of journalarticleConcept mapsReflection on thedevelopment andreformulation ofscientific theories(extra) modelor cartoonexplaining thetheories of originof life [CR4a]
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSC. CELLS (structure &function) Big idea 1 & 2Text chapters6,7,11Outline notesExplain similari ties,differences & evolutionaryrelationships betweenprokaryotic & eukaryoticcellsGuided readingquestionsCell membrane structure &functionMini poster/ modelscomparing structuresof cells from 3 differentcell types from 3 different kingdoms (EU 1.Aconnects to BI 3)[CR3a], [CR4a],[CR4c] & [CR8]Student generatedconcept mapsLAB: Normal vsPlasmolyzed Cellsusing Plant cells(teacher generated)[CR6]Unit test with FreeResponse practiceOsmosis & diffusion[CR4b], [CR4c] &[CR6]Written lab reports[CR8]Cell size lab teachergeneratedCell communication(signals, receptors,responses hormones)Journal articles onorganelle basedhealth issues[CR5]Methods of transportacross membranesASSESSMENTMini PosterPresentationscomparing 3 feedbackmechanisms [CR8]Inquiry lab # 4Diffusion and Osmosis[CR6] (SP 3, 4)LAB: Microscopetechniques forobserving & measuringdifferent types of cells.Reading quizzesMini poster comparingstructures of cells from3 different kingdomsgraph & calculationsCell Size labcalculationsFormal Lab Writeup forInquiry lab Diffusion &Osmosis [CR8]Microscope drawings &calculationAnalyze & Discusschart comparingdifferent types of cells &their functions in thehuman bodyDiscussion of theendosymbionthypotheses of theevolution of eukaryoticcells [CR3b]D. IMMUNITY Big idea 2 & 3Text chpt. 43Innate vs Acquired Response.Humoral responses B cells vsT cellsVideo HumoralImmune systemSelf vs non-‐selfSpeaker fromPharmaceutical CompanyStudent generatedconcept mapsStudents takes notesVideo discussion andquiz
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSE. CELL ENERGYASSESSMENTText chpts 8, 9,10Eduweblabs: Prelab“Enzyme Catalysis”Student generatedconcept mapsOutline notesInvestigative lab #13:Enzyme Activity (EU 4.Aconnects to BI 2) [CR3d]& [CR6]Reading quizzesATP structure & functionRedox reactions inrelation to cellularrespirationGuided readingquestionsEnzyme catalysisActivation energy& specificityCellular respiration glycolysis,citric acid cycle,electron transportchain & chemiosmosisMitochondria form& functionPhotosynthesismechanisms; light/darkCompare/contrast torespirationgraphsInvestigative Lab:Enzymes: Factorsaffecting the rate ofactivity [CR6] (SP 2, 5)Enzyme graphs &questionsInvestigative Lab #6Cellular Respiration[CR6] (SP 2)Presentations of labdata and results[CR8]Fermentation in YeastLab (Flynn kit) studentgenerated variationsrequiredGraphs & discussionon Yeast Lab withvariations [CR8]Presentation of students group labresults to class [CR8]Presentations on labresultsAlternative mechanismsUnderstandinglight energy &the nano scale(the size of smallthings insidecells)Unit test with freeresponse practiceInvestigative Lab #5Photosynthesis [CR6]Lab writeup andanalysis [CR8]Internet activitycomparing differentwavelengths of light inrelation to photosynthesis(teacher generated)Students make achart comparing sizesof cellular parts &larger items toevaluate range ofmetric distancemeasurements downto the nano scale[CR4b]Discussion on nanotechnology & implications ofour smaller world [CR5]
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSA. MOLECULARBASIS OFINHERITANCEText chapters 16,17DNA structure &replicationJournal ArticleReadingRNA structureProtein Synthesistranscription &translationDNA extractionComparing DNA & proteinsequences from aninternet based computerdatabase in discussingevolutionary implicationsof mutations (SP 7)Watson and Crick’soriginal Naturepaper from 1953ASSESSMENTStudent generatedconcept mapsReading quizzesJournal articlediscussionsUnit test with FreeResponse practiceBioinformaticsresultsMutations - basis fornatural selectionB. MITOSIS &MEOSISCell Cyclemechanism & controlChromosomesText chapters 12,13Student generatedconcept mapsInvestigative Lab #7:Mitosis and Meiosis (EU3.A connects to BI1)[CR3c] & [CR6]Sexual vs asexualreproduction &evolutionaryadvantagesReading quizzesUnit test with FreeResponse practiceInvestigative LABAnalysesKaryotyping resultsStages of meiosisGenetic variation inoffspring, mechanisms & impact onevolutionInvestigatinggenetics: environmental influencesKaryotyping exercise(teacher generated-‐students will have to dothis on their own time)[CR4c]Students choose &researchcontroversial topicsand the argumentssupporting theirgenetic and/orenvironmentalbasis. Ex. Obesity,alcoholism, etc.[CR5]
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSC. MENDELIANGENETICSMENDEL’S LAWSText chapters 14, 15activity: Looking atcorn crosses &analyzing resultsASSESSMENTStudent generatedconcept mapsReading quizzesPatterns of inheritanceScientific AmericanArticle ReadingJournal articlediscussionsPredicting geneticoutcomes geneticcounselingUnit test with freeresponse practiceGene linkage &mappingMutations revisitedD. MOLECULARGENETICSStudent generatedconcept mapsText chapters 18-‐21Regulation of geneexpressionReading quizzesJournal articlediscussionsVirusesGene expression inbacteriaJournal Article ReadingBiotechnology DNATechnology,Recombinant DNA,PCR, GelelectrophoresisArticle by Kary Mullison PCR.DNA ElectrophoresisInvestigative lab #9:Biotechnology I andBiotechnology II.Bacterial Transformation andRestriction EnzymeAnalysis of DNA[CR6]Unit test with freeresponse practiceWatch a lecture ofthis technique used atU of RPost video discussionand writ-upApplications of DNAtechnologyUse of bioinformaticsto analyze genomesComparing &discussing genomicsequences in relationto evolutionResults for bothtransformation &electrophoresis labsAnalysis and grouppresentation of Investigative lab
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSE. EVOLUTIONARYBIOLOGYDarwin’s explorationsand theory of descentwith modification &natural selectionGalapagos IslandsOverviewEvidence forevolution (molecularanalyses &morphologicalanalysesPhylogeny &systematicsEvolution ofpopulationsHardy-Weinberg LawText chapters 22–25Journal ArticleReadingBeak of the Finchby Jonathan WeinerActivity: GeneticsSurvey Projectanalyzing traits ofthose around usASSESSMENTStudent generatedconcept mapsReading quizzesArticle discussionsLab Investigation “2MathematicalModeling: HardyWeinberg [CR6](SP2, 4, 5, 7)Activity: Studentscreate GeologictimelineActivity: Hands onfossil analysis (atlocal sciencemuseum)[CR4a] (SP 6, 7)Unit test with FreeResponse practice
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSA. BIOLOGICALDIVERSITY &MICROBIOLOGYText chapters 25,26, 27ASSESSMENTStudents are to find anarticle involving geneticrecombination usingprokaryotes and presentto class [CR5]Article presentation toclassInvestigative LAB # 3:Analyzing Genes withBLAST (EU 1.Bconnects to BI 4) [CR3a]& [CR6]Section testEduweblabs: PrelabTranspirationPractical Test specimenidentification & placingon phylogenetic treeStudent generatedconcept mapEarly life on earthEvolution ofprokaryotes &eukaryotesB. PLANTS & THEIRDIVERSITYText 29, 30Text 35, 36How plants colonizedlandInvestigative LAB # 11:Transpiration (EU 1.Bconnects to BI 4) [CR3a]& [CR6] (SP 2, 3, 5)Evolution of seed plantsStudent generatedconcept mapSection testStructure, growth &developmentText 37, 38, 39LAB: Flower dissectionLAB: Students conduct along term (exp’t) labinvestigation plantgrowth from seeds undervarious conditions in ourgreenhouse. [CR6] (SP3.5, 6, 7)Plants responses tointernal & externalstimuliPlant ion resultsInvestigative labsanalysisFlower dissectionpracticalFormal writeup forstudents’ own plant lab[CR8]Text chapters 32–34 and 40–49Survey of animal phylain concept map/chartform generated bystudents (Practical withactual animalspecimens)Daphnea heart rate LabHuman Biology: Circulation and Blood PressureLab: Examiningcirculation of the goldfish[CR6] (SP 7)Lab: Dissection -Rat
C. ANIMAL DIVERSITYCharacteristics (bodyplans & systems) ofinvertebrates as you goup the phylogenetic treeBasic anatomy principlesAnalysis of structure &function of body systemsDigestive, Circulatory,Respiratory, Excretory,Endocrine, Nervous,Muscular SystemsStudent generatedconcept maps (one foreach system & animaldiversity examination)Reading quizzesUnit test with FreeResponse practicePractical quiz observingvarious specimens andclassifying them usingstudents’ own madechart of animal phylaPractical test withdissection specimen
MOLCEULES, CELLS & ENERGY Big ideas 1, 2, 3 & 4 [CR2]TOPICSREADINGSACTIVITY/LABSD. ECOLOGYEcological interactionsbiotic vs abioticText chapters 50–55Investigative LAB #12:Fruit fly behavior [CR6](SP 3, 4)Behavioral ecologynatural selection involvementPopulation dynamicsgrowth & its regulationsLAB: 11 Animal Behaviorlab PilbugsHuman influencespositive & negativeStudent generatedconcept mapsReading quizzesAnimal Behavior: Taxis,Kinesis, and AgonisticBehavior [CR6] (SP 3, 4,6)Communities &Ecosystems energylevels & flows, cycles,symbiosis & impact onevolutionASSESSMENTLAB: Dissolved Oxygen &Aquatic PrimaryProductivity (EU 4.Aconnects to BI 1) [CR3d],[CR5] & [CR6] (SP 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7)Activity – “My footprint”(EU 4.A connects to BI1)[CR3d] & [CR4d]Unit test with FreeResponsesInvestigative Lab #11report [CR8]report on primaryproductivityPresentation: Studentspresent lab results toclass with ways toimprove water quality oftheir local river [CR5]Students complete “MyFootprint” online andwrite a paperdiscussing theirindividual impact onEarth [CR5]
Hardy-Weinberg Law Text chapters 22–25 Journal Article Reading Beak of the Finch by Jonathan Weiner Activity: Genetics Survey Project analyzing traits of those around us Lab Investigation “2 Mathematical Modeling: Hardy-Weinberg [CR6] (SP2, 4, 5, 7) Activity: Students create Geologic timeline Activity: Hands on fossil analysis (at
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The NSW Department of Education, the Catholic Education Commission NSW, the Association of Independent Schools of NSW and other school systems and professional teacher associations will continue to assist and support implementation of the syllabus. How can I access the new Biology syllabus? The Biology syllabus is available on the NESA website.
