Earth Science
AP BiologyDr. CaoAugust 25th, 2014Seating Chart AP BiologyFind
your name & corresponding numberFind the appropriate seat with
that number1.Akagha, Destiny2. Bennett, Nahshon3. Brown, Tamia4.
Chisolm, Raleifoot5. Davenport, Benjamin6. Dula, Desiree7. Fisher,
ZhaMariah8. Harper, Allanna9. Hernandez, Jesus10. Hudson, Queen11.
Janneh, Kadeeja12. Kaba, Rokiatou13. Kidane, Kidus14. Koncsol,
Alexandria15. Lee, Daija16. Maddox, Megan17. Martin, ZaKerea18.
McDaniel, Elizabeth19. Nakhle, Royce20. Nguyen, Jennifer21.
Pantaleon, Corey22. Park, Sung-Ju
23. Parker, Naiya24. Renteria, Cristina25. Roberson, Anthony26.
Ruiz, Daniella27. Sansbury, Jonathan28. Vang, Angely29. Wade,
Hastings30. Williams, Simone31. Wilson, Xavier32. Wylie, Sequoea33.
Yang, Sheng
About Dr. CaoBachelors of Science in Biology at University of
North Carolina-Charlotte (UNCC)Conducted scientific research on
honey bee communication behavior
About Dr. CaoPh.D. in Entomology from University of Arizona.
Minored in Ecology and Evolutionary biologyConducted scientific
research on bumble bee physiology and behaviorWas a National
Science Foundation Fellow Has published scientific articles
About Dr. CaoLoves to run
About Dr. CaoHas three dogs
About Dr. CaoFavorite comedian is Tina FeyUsed to be a personal
trainer and group fitness instructorUsed to write for the school
paper at UNCCCannot swimAn idea of what scores are accepted for
college
credithttps://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement
What is the AP exam like?3 hours long1.5 hours multiple choice63
multiple choice6 grid-in questions1.5 hours writing8 questions, 2
of which are longOur Big GoalsTo score 85% or higher on all
assessments!!!To score a 4 or higher on the AP Biology exam
Its all possible! You must study, pay attention in class, and
ask Dr. Cao for help when you need it!Course Syllabus OverviewEdit
for late work: If you are absent on the day of a formal assessment
or when a formal assignment/project is due, you must provide
documentation for an excused absence and the assignment must be
handed in within five school days upon your return. If you have an
unexcused absence on the due date of a formal
assessment/assignment, you have one day to make it up or hand it
in, for a maximum grade of 70%. If you are in class but do not hand
in an informal assignment on that due date, you will have one day
to hand it in and will also receive a grade deduction.Classroom
ConductShow respect for your school, teacher, classmates, and
yourself at all times. Disrespect and misconduct will not be
tolerated.Come to class prepared, on time, and ready to learn. This
means come ready to take your warm-up quiz, and have your necessary
materials (e.g. binder and pens) each day.Follow directions the
first time.Adhere to all school and classroom policies and
procedures.Always participate in class and be ready to provide
answers.
RRHSRespectResponsibilityHonorServiceLab
SafetyTeacher/student/parent teacher contractLab safety
contractSigned and turned in by tomorrow, Tuesday August
26Classroom ProceduresTo be added on:Cell Phone Policy- No cell
phones in class. They must remain in your bag.Class MaterialsDUE ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2TH1.5 or 2 three-ring binderLab notebook with
graphing paperBlue or black ink pensBiologyWhat is
it?BiologyBiology is the scientific study of life
BiologyBiology is the scientific study of lifeBiologists ask
questions such asHow does a single cell develop into an
organism?How does the human mind work? How do living things
interact in communities?
Figure 1.3
OrderEvolutionary adaptationResponse tothe
environmentReproductionGrowth anddevelopmentEnergy
processingRegulation21Figure 1.3 Some properties of life.Scientific
MethodIdentify problem/make observationsForm a hypothesis. From
this, form predictions.Do an experimentCollect dataAnalyze data and
compare them to predictionsMake conclusions. What if predictions
match your predictions? What does it mean if they do
not?22Deduction vs. InductionInduction (bottom-up): using
observations to form conclusionsDeduction (top-down): using a
general conclusion to form specific conclusionsInduction- example:
use observation to form a hypoethesis and use hypothese to form
conclusionsDeduction- use a theory to form hypotheses. Use
hypotheses to form predictions23EvolutionEvolutionChange in allele
frequencies over timei.e. changes in populations over
timeEvolution
Gray wolf
Your dogDogs share a common ancestor with the gray wolf26Who is
Charles Darwin?Published On the Origin of Species by Means of
Natural Selection in 1859Two main points: Species showed evidence
of descent with modification from common ancestorsNatural selection
is the mechanism behind descent with modificationDarwins theory
explained the duality of unity and diversity
Figure 1.21
28Figure 1.21 Evolutionary adaptation. This shows an example of
descent with modification. Over time, the basic skeletal structure
has changed in certain populations, leading to the limb structures
that we see here. They serve different functions, but have similar
structures and joints, indicating that there is a shared common
ancestor.Evolution by Natural SelectionIndividuals with inherited
traits that are best adapted to the local environment are more
likely to survive and reproduce than those less adapted to the
environment
Katydid insect- leaf mimicryThis katydid mimics a leaf. This can
be seen as adaptive, or beneficial. It is hypothesized that mimicry
is beneficial because insects that look and move like leaves in a
leafy environment are less likely to be eaten, and therefore, have
better chances of surviving and reproducing than those that do not
mimic leaves.30Observation & Question
Non-venomousVenomousYou observe that there are two brightly
colored snakesOne is venomous and another is non-venomousWhy? Form
a hypothesis and some predictions. How would you test
this?31BookworkVideos that will helpDeduction vs.
inductionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmxZTtn5tIIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcjgWov7mTMEvolution
and natural selection
HomeworkQuiz on Friday on all of this weeks materialsOptional:
watch the two videos tonight. Mandatory:Have teacher/parent/student
and lab safety contracts signed by Tuesday, August 26th,
tomorrow!Have class materials by Tuesday, September 21.5-2
three-ring binderLab notebook with graphing paperBlue or black
pens
