AP Biology-2020-2021 Assignments

Part 11 is due Tuesday 5/25!

Cellular Respiration! 10 multiple choice :) 

Input your name and data!

Use the template and edit it for this exam!

Complete Part 4 in your notes by Tuesday 5/4 to be ready for zoom class!

Required:
Cover Page (1 paragraph score justification) - see attached template here
One-Pager - more than just a bunch of vocab words written on a page with lines drawn between them! See examples here :)
Post self-assessment of Learning Standards

Optional
Test corrections (to be done in OH on Monday 5/3)
Any resubmissions


!! IMPT !! Make sure your document and website permissions are good to go so Ms. O'Brien can see your work! (some of you still have to do this for Unit 3!)

This assessment is 30 minutes and mainly about enzyme structure, effects on enzyme reaction rate, and experimental design!
- 5 MCQ
- 1 4-part FRQ (you have to graph!)

YOUR UNIT 4 TEST ON CELL SIGNALING will be Monday April 26 at one of these two times: 


8:00 - 9:30 am


or


12:30 - 2:00 pm


at this link: https://slzusd.zoom.us/my/obriene2


via AP Classroom

Build the stickies in to feedback looks and answer the 1 question on each frame!  Feel free to use any other visuals/arrows/images in your feedback loops. 


This is both an essential learning check AND a way for you to create a study-ready model :)

NOTE!! Some of the "essential knowledge" in the Learning Standards document are examples of these concepts that help illustrate them.  You DO NOT need to know and explain all of them.   If you know and can explain one of them, that's great! 



I've attached a blank pre/post learning objective and put the illustrative examples in *purple* text.  Again, you do not need to know/explain all of these (they're examples of the concepts). 

Please complete Part 5 in your notes by Monday, April 19!


Don't forget to do your AP Classroom assessments AND your essential learning check --> the peardeck on covid vaccine immunity :)

[EDIT!] Let me clarify #2 on slide 5 - it's asking you to explain humoral immunity (antibody-mediated). What are the cell communication events that occur in this immune system response to an antigen? (the antigen in this case is the spike protein produced in resopnse to the vaccine)


This is an essential learning check!

Please complete the peardeck and enter your answers there :) You'll need to use your notes, as well as the simulation linked in the slides.

You have 2!


Cell Signaling FRQ: 1 4-part FRQ --> 25 min


Cell Signal Transduction Pathways 1:  6 Multiple Choice --> 10 min

3 MC
1 FRQ

22 minutes

Just do the pre-assessment side now!! :)

I'm going to keep changing the due date to the night before our classes so it alerts you :)
You can mark as done when you've completed it - we'll see how this works!

Many of you responded that sometimes you forget about the solo work, so I'll try this to see if it helps.  If you have feedback, let me know!

Use the template and edit it for this exam!

I've also included a rubric with example student responses for the last questions. I'm providing this for you to see how thorough the responses are expected to be. This document also breaks down the details that the students provided that earned them points. Notice how the question emphasizes *essay form* - so your bulleted list won't cut it!

*Please get started on this for Thursday's zoom class! It is okayyyy if you don't finish it all (and submit it over the weekednd), but at least spend 30 minutes so you're prepared for discussion on Thursday. (I know you've got a lot to complete with test corrections and the portfolio)

Please update your AP Bio Portfolio site! and re-link it here :) Make sure the sharing permission is updated so Ms. O'Brien can access it.

Requirements:
- cover page (attached here)
- one-pager (this better be more than a list of vocab words! include models, diagrams, connections, data, and the SO WHAT of all of this!
- pre and post self-assessment of learning standards

Optional:
- resubmissions
- test corrections

Use this link to create a * C O P Y * of the concept map - I started a bit of the connection building related to prokaryotic gene regulation. Extend from there! Add more details and terms to flesh out the concept map.

Let me know if you have questions!

* On the FRQ, it asks you about ATP production and metabolic pathways <-- * I G N O R E *!! You DO NOT need to address those components of the question! Just address the components that asks about gene expression and regulation :)

due by 11:45 Sunday 3/14!

You can recoup all of the points on up to 2 AP Assessments :) Due at the end of the unit, so you can wait until you take all of them to decide which ones to do, or just get it done!

2/24 UPDATE - I've added PDFs of the assessments (ty Sara for pointing out that if you haven't begun an assessment, you can't see the questions on AP Classroom!). -OB

15 minutes - 5 multiple choice

This is an Essential Learning Check! It is long and will take you at least 2 hours. Have your textbook out to help you :)

You also need the KAMI chrome extension to complete this in order to edit the PDF directly with text, drawings, markups, etc. - add it by clicking on the attached links here VVVV

Let me know your questions!

Complete this to check/review your understanding!

If you put ~any~ of the following concepts related to meiosis as your gaps in understanding in your Gap Analysis, you better take the 30-45 minutes to do this and COME TO OFFICE HOURS to get your questions answered!! No excuses!!
- independent assortment
- segregation
- ploidy (1n vs. 2n)
- homologous chromsomes
- recombination / crossing over
- sex-linked inheritance patterns

Gene Expression 1 - all multiple choice, 10 minutes
Gene Expression 2 - one 4 part FRQ, 25 minutes

The passage for the FRQ on Gene Expression 2 will also show up on your unit exam! Give yourself the benefit of having grappled with it once already :) DO YOUR AP CLASSROOM QUESTIONS!! You got this!!

Check your Unit Learning Standards for details on essential knowledge for each focus area!

Per a request from a classmate to help you remember to do the AP Assessment questions...here's your reminder on Google Classroom!

Work through this, writing down anything that helps you better understand this process. When you're done, hit turn it in :)

Don't worry about the protein chemistry quiz! (although you do need to know about how the structure of proteins impacts their function)

This is an Essential Learning Check!

Watch the short video of me explaining how to complete this :)

** 3/8 UPDATE! ** see attached PDF for the scoring guidelines for this FRQ :)

We will workshop in groups the FRQ question from your Mendelian Genetics 2 AP assessment. That was a tough one!

Here's your redemption opportunity if you didn't do it the first time....

Use this diagram to help you walk through the steps of DNA replication. Pay attention to:
- Where you get stuck (and write yourself a note when that happens! That will be a good question to ask next class!!)
- The specific pieces of the process including the enzymes and their functions

Preview these slides over the weekend! Study the figures in your book :) Come with questions!

This is an essential learning check!

YA'LL NEED PRACTICE!!!

Please hand draw 4 models of meiosis with the following starting chromosomes. Take a photo of your models, and submit them here. Use colored pencils/markers, shading, size, or design to distinguish the chromosomes!

Remember, meiosis has 1 main goal = halve the DNA of the germ cell to create gametes that can then recombine during fertilization for a full set of chromosomes. Remember, cells are 3D structures, and the orientation of a given set of homologous chromosomes as they separate during Meiosis I is independent of other homologous chromosomes.

There are 3 basic stages of meiosis:
Double - the chromosomes make exact copies of themselves, called sister chromatids (joined together at the center, the centromere)
Split - homologous chromosomes (with their copy) separate so one of each set is in the resulting 2 cells (Independent Assortment)
Split - sister chromatids separate (Segregation of alleles)

4 Meiosis Models:
1) 2 sets of chromosomes - Aa and BB
2) 3 sets of chromosomes - Aa and BB and Dd
3) 3 sets of chromosomes - Aa and BB and Dd (make different gametes than the ones you got in B)
4) 4 sets of chromosomes - Aa and BB and Dd and gg

Please also write a paragraph to explain how the process of meiosis contributes to genetic variation in sexually reproducing species. You can submit the paragraph via a google document or take a photo of your handwritten explanation. Cite the following concepts:
- law of independent assortment
- law of segregation
- crossing over (aka recombination)
- random fertilization

See the attached photos of Karyotypes (images of chromosomes lined up with their homologous pair) of 3 species: Humans, the best food humans ever cultivated, and the best friend humans ever domesticated. (Notice the differences in the sizes of the chromosomes and the number of pairs)

The Module and your textbook has several images of the process to for you to reference! I know this is tough, but practicing and moving through the frustrating moments will build your understanding and confidence with this concept!

*OPTIONAL*

Please paste the link to the updated site here :)

Here is an updated cover page with some guiding questions for your unit score justification (no more than 5 sentences).

Anything in GRAY depends on your specific choices (i.e. resubmissions or test corrections)

Thank you for your hard work (and navigating my changes)! I'm very proud of you :)

humans screw shit up again

ONE SUBMISSION PER GROUP!!! You DO NOT submit your own individual response (unless you missed Zoom class). :)

Upload a photo of your set up when done :) hmu on remind if you're feeling stuck.

Don't screw this up! I can't get you more materials if it doesn't work....

I know you don't have a grow light - just put the plants in a window sill or somewhere they get a lot of sun during the day!

Thursday 11/19 or Friday 11/20 from 1-3 pm

If you can't make those times, please email me at [email protected] :)

SEE ATTACHED PIC FOR BETTER GRAPH IMAGE!!

Discuss as a group. SUBMIT AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE!

Are the California salamanders examples of allopatric or sympatric speciation?

From Part 7/8 of Module 1: Descent with Modification

11/24 UPDATE! Please see the "Phylogeny Lab Discussion Examples" document with discussion examples from your classmates + feedback from Ms. O'Brien to inform your discussion analysis for either your revision OR your future labs.

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*no pre-lab*

We will begin this on Monday 10/26!

Your (e)Poster will only have the following sections:
- Introduction
- Results (this is your phylogenetic tree)
- Discussion (where you address the analysis questions)

If you want to submit test corrections, please read the document and instructions closely. Note: You do not *have* to submit test corrections :)

You MUST come to office hours with a group of 3, 4, or 5 to submit test corrections. Your scores for the standards assessed on the Exam are in Aeries. Check there! You can also check AP Classroom for which specific questions you got right and wrong.

Please add the link to your portfolio website before you turn it in! YAY!!!!

It says ungraded, but you will get a score for the 3 Big Ideas that are assessed in this unit: Energy, Systems, and Information.

Please complete the "pre-assessment" column by 10/23 (the due date for this assignment). You'll include this document in your Unit 2 Learning Portfolio upon completion of the unit, and the Post-Assessment.

Here are the two options for the animal behavior lab:
1. Pill Bug (Rolly Polly) Animal Behavior with a Choice Chamber
2. Wild Animal

If you have a choice chamber, you do Option 1. If you don't, you get to choose either (you can create a choice chamber with a shoebox or Tupperware).

Use these instructions to guide your Pre-Lab Design AND your (e)Poster Discussion.

This is individual (not in groups).

You will do Chi Square Analysis as your statistical analysis for this Lab.

You will discuss this in groups and submit an INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE.

We will peer-review your Animal Behavior Pre-Lab in class on Wednesday 10/7!

Here are the two options for the animal behavior lab:
1. Pill Bug (Rolly Polly) Animal Behavior with a Choice Chamber
2. Wild Animal

If you have a choice chamber, you do Option 1. If you don't, you get to choose either (you can create a choice chamber with a shoebox or Tupperware).

Use these instructions to guide your Pre-Lab Design.

This is individual (not in groups).

Here is an animal behavior lab Ms. O'Brien did at home with silkworms, and an example of the first page of the pre-lab design to go along with it.

From Part 7 (Animal Behavior and Data Analysis) of Module 3: Energy and Information in Ecosystems

Use the data to find an animal that has a preference for a certain season. Create a CER argument using evidence from the data. See document for more instructions.

The Module is also attached for your convenience.

Complete the Gap Analysis using your Unit 1 Standards (where you did your pre-assessment). Use this as an opportunity to get real with yourself (and Ms. O'Brien) about what you feel confident with and what you need more support learning!

This will also help you begin to think about what *evidence of skills and understanding* you want to provide in your final Portfolio of Learning for the unit ;)

See video and example for how to complete!

After you have gone back to the Padlet to provide and look at your classmates feedback, please attach your INDIVIDUAL CER revision here and submit. (yes, it will be similar to your groups, but unique with your own revisions and improvements). You can use the document titled "6th Extinction CER Argument Individual Revision - Essential Learning Check" and make a copy of it to attach your individual revision. (It's also all good if you attach your own document!)

Please also include 1-2 sentences of reflection on the revision process :)

From Part 2 (solo work) of Module 2: Human Impact.

This should be NO MORE than two paragraphs - preferably 1! Be concise :)

Based on what you understand about invasive species and management of those invasions, make a recommendation: what kind of control do you think would make the most sense on the Farallon Islands to eradicate the house mice? Be sure to include the following in your explanation:
- Limiting factors and carrying capacity
- Density-dependent factors (ex. Competition for resources, predation etc.)
- Trophic cascades
- Richness and biodiversity
- Exponential and logistic growth
- At least one method of invasive control (preventative, biological, chemical, mechanical)
- Pros and cons to your possible solution

Please
1. Complete the Group Feedback From (I won't discuss this with anyone but you).
2. Attach your (e)Poster and submit it to this assignment!

Note: you are NOT doing any statistical analysis for this lab! (The Simpsons Diversity Index is a calculation, but not a statistical analysis)

For Zoom class on Monday 9/14

Choose one question or a set of questions to answer with your group. YOU MUST submit your own INDIVIDUAL document, but can work with your group to figure out your responses.

Submit your pre-lab and photo of completed column (the bottle + dirt + stuff + water)!

Please attach your pre-lab here and submit!

To submit your CER:
Create a document (or slides) to attach to this assignment to submit your claim-evidence-reasoning argument about your water pennies!

Please also include a photo of your graph in your submission! Make sure you reference your statistical analysis to support your claim.

If you're confused or just want me to clarify something, come by office hours on Monday from 1-2 pm:
https://slzusd.zoom.us/my/obriene2?pwd=Y3pkenV4aTlPSGl6YkpleWpoMHhYUT09

ID: 555 346 3878
passcode: obrien1st!

lmk if you have trouble/questions!

Review the document below. Search the definition of any of the words you do not know or do not feel comfortable with.

Use the Jamboard to organize the Power Words based on the level of "depth" you think they're asking for. In other words, when you ask your teacher "how much should I put/write?", what do you think these words would answer?

I've added an example to get you started. I put DEFINE under "Swimmies" because it's a straightforward task and doesn't require any analysis. I put SUMMARIZE under "Freestyle" because it takes some level of intellectual effort to pull out the important parts, and finally, INTERPRET under "Deeeep" because when I interpret something, I'm using all my past experiences and background knowledge, and my skills of analysis to come to a conclusion. Let me know if you have questions.

Use this Google Slides template to aggregate, analyze, and present your summer inquiry project. Use as many slides as you need to include your plan, results, and analysis. Please add your own creativity!

Hi!

You have one more assignment to work on before we begin school at the end of August. (I hate surprises, and I try not to doing things that catch you off guard...but this one is important.) It's a more thorough review of biology and chemistry concepts you need to know. AND it's a way to help me figure out where we're at as a class with understanding of certain main concepts.

Your classmates are your greatest resource! Use each other :) Keep Reminding/emailing me with questions. This should take you 10-15 hrs in total.

Thanks for all your hard work!!

Hi! Y'all are doing such a great job providing your ideas and following-up on your classmates comments! Yes!

For the final chapter of the book, please put your response as a comment to this post. Once you've done that, hit "yes" and turn it in so I can keep track. Don't forget you can read your classmates responses and follow-up on their comment as your submission.

Last question! Bring your best ideas :)

Hi! Y'all are doing such a great job providing your ideas and following-up on your classmates comments! Yes!

For the final chapter of the book, please put your response as a comment to this post. Once you've done that, hit "yes" and turn it in so I can keep track :) Don't forget you can read your classmates responses and follow-up on their comment as your submission.

The deadline and points assigned to this is for the "The Botany of Desire" discussion assignment only.

Points and deadlines for the Introduction Survey (10) and the Summer Inquiry Project (20) will be on their separate assignments.

Hi!

Please put your response as a comment to this post! Once you've done that, hit "yes" and turn it in so I can keep track :)

Don't forget you can read your classmates responses and follow-up on their comment as your submission.

Hi!

Please put your response as a comment to this post! Once you've done that, hit "yes" and turn it in so I can keep track :)

Don't forget you can read your classmates responses and follow-up on their comment as your submission.

Hey all! READ THIS!!

We're going to do the discussion for Botany of Desire a bit different this week. Instead of typing in your answer and turning it in, please write it out as a COMMENT in response to this post. You can also type out a follow-up response to one of your classmate's comments. This is in an effort to make it more conversational (and less of you just submitting your answer).

When you have done either of those things, you can click "yes" to indicate to me that you provided your comment or follow-up response.

Thanks for being flexible, and let me know if you have any questions :)

Hey all! READ THIS!!

We're going to do the discussion for Botany of Desire a bit different this week. Instead of typing in your answer and turning it in, please write it out as a COMMENT in response to this post. You can also type out a follow-up response to one of your classmate's comments. This is in an effort to make it more conversational (and less of you just submitting your answer).

When you have done either of those things, you can click "yes" to indicate to me that you provided your comment or follow-up response.

Thanks for being flexible, and let me know if you have any questions :)

Write your answer where it says "Type your answer" and turn it in. I encourage you to come back and continue responding to other comments!

The first part of your summer assignment is to listen to and discuss the book, The Botany of Desire, by Michael Pollan.

To access the audio book:
1. Download the audible app to your phone (audible.com).
2. Log in with a shared AP Biology account.
email: [email protected]
password: slzapbiology!
3. Click on “The Botany of Desire” to download it so you can start listening.

Write your answer where it says "Type your answer" and turn it in. I encourage you to come back and continue responding to other comments!

The first part of your summer assignment is to listen to and discuss the book, The Botany of Desire, by Michael Pollan.

To access the audio book:
1. Download the audible app to your phone (audible.com).
2. Log in with a shared AP Biology account.
email: [email protected]
password: slzapbiology!
3. Click on “The Botany of Desire” to download it so you can start listening.