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Edward Roybal Learning Center
AP Biology Syllabus SY 2016-2017
Mr. B. Garcia
Big Idea (2): Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic
homeostasis.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning Objectives
(Based on AP College Board Curriculum Framework, 2015- 2016) / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections
Text: (1) Raven, Johnson, Mason, Losos & Singer, 9th Ed.
Supplemental Text: Campbell & Reece, Biology, Concepts & Connections, 6th Edition / Class Activities, Required Labs , Inquiry Labs, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 2A:
Growth, reproduction and maintenance of the organization of living systems require free energy and matter.
Essential Knowledge 2A
- All living systems require constant input of
(a)Life requires a highly ordered system.
(b)Living systems do not violate the second law of thermodynamics
(c)Energy related pathways in biological system are sequential and may be entered at multiple points in the pathway.
(d)Organisms use free energy to maintain organization, grow and reproduce. / Approximately 9 weeks
Chapter Readings:
Campbell, Biology, 6th ed. Pgs. 1-49
Raven, Biology, 9th ed. Pgs. 1-57
Topic 1: Biology Exploring Life
- Life’s Hierarchy of Organization
- Living organisms interact with their environment
- Cells are the structure and functional unit of life.
- Three domains of life
- The unity of life -all forms of life have common features
- Evolution, the core theme of Biology
- The Process of Science
Introduction to AP Biology Program
Teacher-Students Expectations
AP Goal Setting
Topic Outline Syllabus
UCLA-AP Readiness Program
Study Skills: Outlining
Cornell Notes
Assessment & Rubrics
Free Response Essay #1
The Scientific Process
Activity-Teaching Strategies:
Video Prentice Hall : Its Alive
Powerpoint Presentation:
Domains of Life
Emerging Themes of Biology
The Socratic Method
Think-Pair Share
Cooperative Groups
Vocabulary Matrix
Big Idea (2): Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic
homeostasis.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning Objectives / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections / Class Activities, Required Labs , Projects, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 2A
Growth, reproduction and maintenance of the organization of living systems require free energy and matter.
Essential Knowledge 2A.3
Organisms must exchange matter with the environment to grow, reproduce and maintain homeostasis. / Topic 2: Chemical Basis of Life
- Review Basic Chemistry- Atoms, Molecules, Essential Elements, Radioactive Isotopes, & Chemical Reactions and Types of Chemical Bonds.
- Water’s Life Supporting Properties
Capacity, universal solvent, Heat of
Vaporization, Water’s thermal
Conductivity.
- Acidic & Conditions Affect Living Organisms
How Radioisotopes Help or Harm Us
Topic 3: The Molecules of Cells
- Introduction to Organic Compounds
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleic Acids
Reading Concept Connection: DNA- Emergent Properties in the Chemistry of
Life / Required AP Lab
Lab #2 Enzyme Catalysis
Inquiry Based, Scientific Process
Identify problem, state hypotheses,
interpret data, identify variables
Supporting Lab. Activity:
Comparing Bond Properties
Building Structural Models Functional
Groups
Acids, Bases and Buffers
Macromolecules Lab: What in the Food?
Activity- Teaching Strategies
Videos-Connect
-Elements, Bonding and Molecular Interactions.
-Structure of Macromolecules
Graphic Organizers- Macromolecules
Inquiry-Based Approach to Enzyme Lab
Assessments:
Free Response Essay #2-Factors
Affecting Enzyme Reactions
Entry & Exit Short Quizzes
Chapter Test on Units 1-3
Study Skills
Study Guide on Chapters 1-3
Graphing Skills
Concept Maps
Vocabulary Matrix
Big Idea (2): Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic
homeostasis.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning
Objectives / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections / Class Activities, Required Labs , Projects, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 2A
Growth, reproduction and maintenance of the organization of living systems require free energy and matter.
Essential Knowledge 2A.3
Organisms must exchange matter with the environment to grow, reproduce and maintain homeostasis.
Enduring Understanding 2B
Growth, reproduction and dynamic homeostasis require that cells create and maintain internal environments that are different from their external environment.
Essential Knowledge 2B.1
Cell membranes are selectively permeable
due to their structures.
Essential Knowledge 2B.2
Growth and dynamic homeostasis are
maintained by the constant movement of
molecules across membranes.
Essential Knowledge 2B.3
Eukaryotic cells maintain internal
membranes that partition the cells into
specialized regions. / Two Weeks - Topics 4 & 5
Chapter Readings:
Campbell, Biology, 6th ed. Pgs. 51-69
Raven, Biology, 8th ed. Pgs. 59-83
Topic 4: Cell Structures and Functions
- The Structure of the Cells
- Microscopy Techniques
- Microscopy Lab: Observing Elodea and Onion Cells
- Comparing Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
- Bacteria Classification & Importance
- Structure of Viruses & Reproduction
- Functional categories of cell organelles
- Cell Structures involved in Manufacturing and Breakdown
- Energy Converting Organelles
- Internal and External Support
- Mitochondria & Chloroplasts: Cellular Generators
-Evolution: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts Evolved by Endosymbiosis
-New Potential for Human Embryonic Cells / Supporting Lab. Activity:
-Microscopy Techniques
-Gram-Staining
-Demonstration: Effects of Antibiotics on Bacteria
-Lab: Microscopy Comparing Plant & Animal Cells
Activity- Teaching Strategies
Video Connect
-Prentice Hall: Cell Structures
-Bioflix: Tour of Plant & Animal Cells
Model Making Plant & Animal Cells
Graphic Organizer-Fryer Model
Assessments:
-Practical Microscopy test
-Chapter Test
-AP Free Response Essay # 3 Cell Organelles and Functions
Study Skills
Study Guide on Chapters 4 & 5
Topic Concept Map
Vocabulary Matrix
Big Idea (2): Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic
homeostasis.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning
Objectives / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections / Class Activities, Required Labs , Projects, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 2A
Growth, reproduction and maintenance of the organization of living systems require free energy and matter.
Essential Knowledge 2A.1
All living systems require constant input of free energy
Essential Knowledge 2A.2
Organisms capture and store free energy for use in biological process.
Essential Knowledge 2B.1
Cell membranes are selectively permeable
due to their structures.
Essential Knowledge 2B.2
Growth and dynamic homeostasis are
maintained by the constant movement of
molecules across membranes.
Essential Knowledge 2B.3
Eukaryotic cells maintain internal
membranes that partition the cells into
specialized regions. / Topic 5 : How the Cell Works
Chapter Readings:
Campbell, Biology, 6th ed. Pgs. 73-85
Raven, Biology, 8th ed. Pgs. 85-102
- Membrane Structure & Function
- Fluid Mosaic Model
- Transport Across Membrane
Endocytosis & Exocytosis
- Energy and the Cell
- Energy Transformation
- Laws Governing Energy Transformation
- Chemical Energy and ATP Formation
- How Enzymes Function
- The Flow of Energy in Living Systems
- Metabolism: The Chemical Description of Cell Function
Lab #1 Diffusion-Osmosis
Inquiry Based, Scientific Process
Identify problem, state hypotheses,
interpret data, identify variables,
Graphing Skills
Supporting Lab. Activity:
-Measuring Diffusion Rates
-Egg Osmosis (Home-Inquiry)
-Normal & Plasmolyzed Cells
Activity- Teaching Strategies
Video Connect
-Bioflix-Membrane Structure
-Web Activity- Selective Permeability of Membranes
-Bioflix- How Cell Communicates
Cooperative Groups, Think-Pair Share
Socratic Discussion
Assessments & Rubrics
Free Response Essay # 4
Enzyme Reactions
Entry & Exit Short Quizzes
Chapter Quiz
Study Skills
Study Guide on Chapter 5
Vocabulary Matrix
Topic Concept Map
Big Idea (2): Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic
homeostasis.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning
Objectives / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections / Class Activities, Required Labs , Projects, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 2A
Growth, reproduction and maintenance of the organization of living systems require free energy and matter.
Essential Knowledge 2A.1
All living systems require constant input of free energy
Essential Knowledge 2A.2
Organisms capture and store free energy for use in biological process. / Three Weeks–Topics 6 & 7
Topic 6: How the Cells Harvest Energy
Chapter Readings:
Campbell, Biology, 6th ed. Pgs. 89-103
Raven, Biology, 8th ed. Pgs. 119-140
- Introduction to Cell Respiration
- Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Mitochondria & Overview of Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration
- How Cellular Respiration Banks ATP
- How Breathing Related to Cellular Respiration
- Oxidation Reduction Reaction
- Stages of Cellular Respiration
- ATP Production
- Glycolysis
- Kreb Cycle
- Oxidative Phosphorylation
- The Energy Yield of Aerobic Respiration
- Oxidation Without Oxygen
- Evolution of Metabolism
- How is a Marathoner Different from a Sprinter
- How Human Body Uses ATP
- Glycolysis Evolved Early in the History on Earth
-Write laboratory report using scientific processes
Supporting Lab. Activity:
-On-line Investigation- How is the Rate of Respiration Measured?
-On-line Mitochondria Lab
-Teacher Demo: Inquiry Lab- Factors Influencing the Rate of Yeast Respiration
Activity- Teaching Strategies
Video Connect
-Bioflix- Animation of Cellular Respiration
Cooperative Groups
Socratic Discussion
Cell Respiration Chart Diagram
Assessments & Rubrics
Free Response Essay # 4
-Write Reaction Paper on Global Warming , Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis
Summative Test
Rubric on poster-diagram
Study Skills
Study Guide on Chapter 6
Vocabulary Matrix
Topic Concept Map
Big Idea (2): Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic
homeostasis.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning
Objectives / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections / Class Activities, Required Labs , Projects, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 2A
Growth, reproduction and maintenance of the organization of living systems require free energy and matter.
Essential Knowledge 2A.2
Organisms capture and store free energy for use in biological process.
Essential Knowledge 1B.1
Organisms share many conserved core processes and features that evolved and are widely distributed among organisms today. / Topic 7: Photosynthesis: Using Light to
Make Food
Chapter Readings:
Campbell, Biology, 6th ed. Pgs. 107-122
Raven, Biology, 8th ed. Pgs. 143-163
- Overview of Photosynthesis
- Chloroplasts Site of Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis A Redox Process
- ATP & NADPH in Photosynthesis
- The Light Reaction
- Visible radiation drives light rxn
- Photosystems capture solar power
- Photosystems , ATP & NADPH
- The Calvin Cycle- Converting CO2 to Sugar
- Photorespiration and C4 Plants
- Connection to Evolution “Adaptations that Saves Water in Hot, Dry Climates, Evolved C4 and CAM Plants”
- Connection to Environmental Issues
-Inquiry Based, Scientific Process
Identify problem, state
hypotheses, interpret data,
identify variables, Graphing
skills
Supporting Lab. Activity:
-Lab- Leaf Structures. Stomates & Chloroplast
-Chromatography Lab
Activity- Teaching Strategies
Video Connect
-Bioflix- Light Dependent & Independent Reactions
Powerpoint Presentation
Cooperative Groups
Socratic Discussion
Photosynthesis Poster
Assessments & Rubrics
Free Response Essay # 5
“Do you think C4 and CAM plants
photorespire”
“ Why are C4 and CAM Photosynthesis
Considered to be Coping Mechanisms?
Study Skills
Study Guide on Topic 7
Vocabulary Matrix
Topic Concept Map
Big Idea (3): Living system store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning
Objectives / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections / Class Activities, Required Labs , Projects, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 3.A
Heritable information provides for continuity of life.
Essential Knowledge 3A.2
In eukaryotes, heritable information is passed to the next generation via processes that include the cell cycle and mitosis or meiosis plus fertilization
Essential Knowledge 3A.3
The chromosomal basis of inheritance provides an understanding of the pattern of passage of genes from parent to offspring.
Enduring Understanding 3B
Expression of genetic information involves cellular and molecular mechanisms.
Enduring Understanding 3C
The processing of genetic information is imperfect and is a source of genetic information / Two Weeks: Topics 8 Cellular Fundamentals of Reproduction and Inheritance –Mitosis & Meiosis
Chapter Readings:
Campbell, Biology, 6th ed. Pgs. 125-150
Raven, Biology, 8th ed. Pgs. 185-203
Topic Concept Connection:
-“Hawaiian Rainforest Rescue- Promoting Sexual Reproduction to more than 300 Endangered Species” (Campbell, pgs. 124-125)
-Like begets like, more or less (p. 126)
- Mitosis
- Prokaryotic Cell Division
- Eukaryotic Chromosomes
- Eukaryotic Cell Cycle
- Interphase: Preparation for Mitosis
- Mitosis: Chromosome Segregation
- Control of Cell Cycle
- Sexual Reproduction Requires Meiosis
- Features of Meiosis
- The Process of Meiosis
- Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis
- Crossing over and genetic variability
- Karyotyping and Alterations of Chromosome Number and Structure
-New Species Can Arise from Errors in Cell Division / Required AP Lab # 3 Mitosis and
Meiosis
-Using prepared slides of onion root tips students calculate the relative duration of the phases of mitosis
-Simulate the stages of meiosis, crossing over and recombination using chromosome models
Supporting Lab. Activity:
-Lab: How does the environment affect mitosis?
-Paper Lab- Observation of Meiosis
-Prepared Slides Lab- How Much Time Do Cells Spend in Each Stage of Mitosis
Activity- Teaching Strategies
Video Connect
-Bioflix- Mitosis & Cytokinesis
Powerpoint Presentation
Cooperative Groups
Socratic Discussion
Assessments & Rubrics
Microscopy Test on Mitosis
Study Skills
Study Guide on Topic 8
Vocabulary Matrix
Topic Concept Map
Big Idea (3): Living system store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning
Objectives / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections / Class Activities, Required Labs , Projects, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 3.A
Heritable information provides for continuity of life.
Essential Knowledge 3A.2
In eukaryotes, heritable information is passed to the next generation via processes that include the cell cycle and mitosis or meiosis plus fertilization
Essential Knowledge 3A.3
The chromosomal basis of inheritance provides an understanding of the pattern of passage of genes from parent to offspring.
Enduring Understanding 3B
Expression of genetic information involves cellular and molecular mechanisms.
Enduring Understanding 3C
The processing of genetic information is imperfect and is a source of genetic information
Essential Knowledge 3C.1
Changes in genotype can result in changes in phenotype / Two Weeks-Topic 9- Genetics : Inheritance Patterns
Chapter Readings:
Campbell, Biology, 6th ed. Pgs. 153-177
Raven, Biology, 8th ed. Pgs. 219-253
- Mendelian Genetics: Law of Segregation, Independent Assortment
- Testcross, Punnet Squares: genotypes, law of probability
- Variations on Mendels Laws-Incomplete Dominance
- Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
- Crossing over produces new alleles
- Gene Mapping
- Sex Chromosomes & Sex-Linked Genes
-Genetic Traits and Family Pedigrees
-Many Inherited Disorders in Human are Controlled by a Single Gene
-New Technologies and Genetic Legacy
-Sex-linked Disorders Affect Mostly Male
Evolution Concept Connection
-The Y Chromosomes Provides Clues About Human Male Evolution / Required AP Lab # 7 Genetics of Organisms
-Students will use D. melanogaster (fruit fly) to do genetic crosses. Collect and manipulate data and analyze results from a monohybrid, dihybrid or sex-linked cross using statistical analysis.
Supporting Lab. Activity:
-Paper Lab- Baby Face
-Prentice Hall “ How Are Genes on Sex Chromosomes Inherited”
-Family Tree Pedigree Analysis
-Booklet on Genetic Disorders
Activity- Teaching Strategies
Video-Internet Connect
-Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
-Linked genes and Crossing-over
-Online Genetics Problem
Powerpoint Presentation
Lab Cooperative Groups
Pair-Share Work on Genetics Problems
Assessments & Rubrics
Chapter tests
Genetics Packet
Entry & Exit Quiz
Study Skills
Study Guide on Topic 9
Vocabulary Matrix
Topic Concept Map
Big Idea (3): Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes.
Enduring Understanding,Essential Knowledge & Learning
Objectives / Lecture Topics, Chapter Readings &
Concept Connections / Class Activities, Required Labs , Projects, Assessments, and Teaching Strategies
Enduring Understanding 3.A
Heritable information provides for continuity of life.
Enduring Understanding 3.A.1
DNA, and in some cases RNA, is the primary source of heritable information
Learning Objectives 3.1
Construct scientific explanation that use structures and mechanisms of DNA and RNA to support the claim that DNA in some cases, that RNA is the primary sources of heritable information
Learning Objectives 3.5
DNA replication ensures continuity of hereditary information. / Three Weeks – Topics 10-12
Topic 10- The Gene and Its
Molecular Biology
Chapter Readings:
Campbell, Biology, 6th ed. Pgs. 181-200
Raven, Biology, 8th ed. Pgs. 255-274
AP Biology: From Gene to Protein:
Historical Perspective, Curriculum Module,
College Board. 2010
- The Nature of Genetic Material
- Experiments showed DNA is the genetic materials
-Avery, MacLeod & McCarty identify the principle
-Hershey & Chase demonstrate that phage genetic material is DNA
- The DNA Structure
- Chargaff, Franklin and Wilkins Structural Evidence of DNA
- The Watson-Crick model of DNA
- Basic Characteristics of DNA Replication
- Meselson & Stahl Semi-conservative mechanism
- An Overview of Replication
- Prokaryotic Replication
- Eukaryotic Replication
- DNA repair restores DNA damaged DNA
-Plasmids containing specific fragments of foreign DNA will be use to transform E. coli cells, conferring antibiotic resistance.
-Phage lambda DNA will use to demonstrate techniques of electrophoresis.
Supporting Lab. Activity:
-Paper Lab- Structure of DNA
-Lab- DNA Extraction
-Three Models of DNA Replication
-Student Model of DNA Replication
Activity- Teaching Strategies
Video-Internet Connect
-Bioflix- DNA Animation
-DNA Replication: A Review
-What is the Correct Model for DNA Replication
Inquiry-Based lesson: Griffith’s Experiment
“ DNA is the Genetic Material”
Critique on article:
“ A Structure of Deoxyribose Nucleic
Assessment
Free Response Essay:
“ The Process of Protein Synthesis”
Big Idea (3): Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes.