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Engaging AP Biology Classroom Theme Activity

Welcome to AP Biology! Start by introducing yourself and engaging with themes such as: Science as a Process, Evolution, Energy Transfer, Continuity and Change, Structure and Function, Regulation, Interdependence in Nature, Science, Technology, and Society. Join in discussions, inquiries, and experiments. Get ready to explore the fascinating world of biology with your classmates!

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Engaging AP Biology Classroom Theme Activity

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  1. Welcome to AP Biology!9.1.11 Entry – Please find a seat of your choice & do the following: Place bags under your table Have a pen/pencil out Introduce yourself to your neighbor and wait for the signal to listen.

  2. Who are we? Take the paper and fold it into thirds, make a “tent.” Write your first name clearly on one third of the paper with the markers. Then, on another section of your “tent” draw a picture of a water molecule. Teacher introductions:

  3. Materials • Textbook - Biology, Campbell & Reese 6th ed. • Supplement Material - Taylor, Martha R. Student Study Guide for Biology. 2001 6th ed. *Keep both texts at home unless I tell you to bring them! • 3-ring binder or a spiral notebook w/ folder • Lab book – bound composition notebook • scientific calculator (recommended)

  4. 8 themes in AP Biology Discussion Questions – 1) What is a theme? 2) Why is a theme important in a biological context? 3) Brainstorm 3 unifying themes in Biology. • Science as a Process • Evolution • Energy Transfer • Continuity and Change • Relationship of Structure and Function • Regulation • Interdependence in Nature • Science, Technology, and Society

  5. 8 themes in AP Biology Discussion Questions – 1) Choose a familiar theme to you and come up with one applicable example with your partner. • Science as a Process • Evolution • Energy Transfer • Continuity and Change • Relationship of Structure and Function • Regulation • Interdependence in Nature • Science, Technology, and Society

  6. Inquiry – Moving Milk Demo – listen carefully Discuss - What happened here? Why? 1st come up with a manipulated variable to try and answer your question. 2nd do one trial run, just like I did. 3rd test your manipulated variable… how did it change the molecules behavior. Rinse out cups and stack on the back counter. Wipe up desks if needed.

  7. Inquiry – Moving Milk Discuss – your results. What was your manipulated variable. What is your next question? What would you test? “Without uncertainty, thinking is stillborn.” J. Dewey Exit – How does this quote apply to the biological setting.

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