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 On this page you will find weekly overviews, objectives, important vocabulary, notes and other information to help you complete your assignments. Use this information to help you be as successful as possible! 

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AP Biology

Advanced Placement Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a two semester college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year of college.  AP Biology differs significantly from a traditional high school biology course due to the text content, depth of material covered, lab work and time and effort required to achieve mastery in subject area. A qualified AP Biology student is one that is highly motivated, is academically oriented and has excellent study skills and reading abilities.  This course aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical; skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. 

AP Exam Date: May 14, 2012 

 

AP Biology 

Class AP Biology Folder

 

CHAPTER 18 - Gene Regulation

Ch 18 Objectives.doc

Ch18 What to Know.doc

Revised Ch 18 AP Bio Notes.ppt

 

CHAPTER 20 - Biotechnology

Chapter 20 Objectives and Vocabulary.doc

Ch20 What to Know.doc

Revised Ap Bio Biotechnology Notes.ppt 

Revised Ap Bio Biotechnology Part 2 Notes.ppt 

Revised Ap Bio Biotechnology Part 3 Notes.ppt  

 

AP Biology Overview

Period 1/2 – LAB MON/WED

1/30 Monday – LAB: Biotechnology

1/31 Tuesday – LAB: Biotechnology

2/1 Wednesday – LAB: Biotechnology

2/2 Thursday – TEST: CH 18 & 20

2/3 Friday – Mrs. Olmo Absent Meeting / Parade Through Kingdom Project

 

Period 3/4 – LAB MON/FRI

1/30 Monday – LAB: Biotechnology

1/31 Tuesday – LAB: Biotechnology

2/1 Wednesday – LAB: Biotechnology

2/2 Thursday – TEST: CH 18 & 20

2/3 Friday – Mrs. Olmo Absent Meeting / Parade Through Kingdom Project

  

Period 5/6 – LAB WED/FRI

1/30 Monday – LAB: Biotechnology

1/31 Tuesday – LAB: Biotechnology

2/1 Wednesday – LAB: Biotechnology

2/2 Thursday – TEST: CH 18 & 20

2/3 Friday – Mrs. Olmo Absent Meeting / Parade Through Kingdom Project

 

Written Summary Guide For Videos

  Written_Summary_Guide.doc

Use the following guide after watching (or reading). This is a required assignment to go with each presentation. 

• Sentence 1:  General summary. “In this presentation we learned…” 
• Sentence 2:  More details. “Specifically…” 
• Sentence 3:  Something you understood well. “I really understood…” 
• Sentence 4:  Something you did not understand well. “I am still confused about…” 
• Sentence 5:  Real-life connection. “This presentation can be related to…” 

.

 

Useful Links:

Virtual Transformation Lab

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078695104/383937/BL_22.html 

 

Gene Regulation

1) Gene Regulation / Bozeman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S3ZOmleAj0&feature=BFa&list=PLFCE4D99C4124A27A&lf=plpp_video

2) Lac Operon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBwtxdI1zvk

 

Lab Helpful Links

1) How to Micropipette

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEy_NGDfo_8

2) AP Bio Lab 6: Gel Electrophoresis Lab Overview / Bozeman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg829Walc2o&list=PL0B4CED0AB112B993&index=11&feature=plpp_video 

3) Gel Electrophoresis Procedure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEG8dz7cbnY

 

PCR - 1st is a Funny Song! Rest explain process

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5yPkxCLads

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KoLnIwoZKU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMC7c2T8fVk

 

Recombinant DNA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2jUMG2E-ic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvQWKcMdyS4&feature=related 

 

Biotechnology - Cloning, Stem Cells, Gene Therapy PCR

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ 

STEM CELLS

See the potential these undifferentiated cells bring to disease treatment and research. 

CLONING

Clone a mouse online! Learn about the facts, myths, and risks behind creating genetic carbon copies. 

GENE THERAPY

See how this technology delivers functional copies of genes into diseased cells. 

TRANSGENIC MICE

Learn how "Knockout" gene-targeting technology has revolutionized biomedical research. 

PCR

PCR is a relatively simple and inexpensive tool that you can use to focus in on a segment of DNA and copy it billions of times over. PCR is used every day to diagnose diseases, identify bacteria and viruses, match criminals to crime scenes, and in many other ways. Step up to the virtual lab bench and see how it works! 

GEL ELECTROPHORESIS

Have you ever wondered how scientists work with tiny molecules that they can't see? Here's your chance to try it yourself! Sort and measure DNA strands by running your own gel electrophoresis experiment.
DNA MICROARRAY

DNA microarray analysis is one of the fastest-growing new technologies in the field of genetic research. Scientists are using DNA microarrays to investigate everything from cancer to pest control. Now you can do your own DNA microarray experiment! Here you will use a DNA microarray to investigate the differences between a healthy cell and a cancer cell.

 

TED Talks

1) Paul Root Wolpe - Is it time to start questioning genetic engineering?

http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_root_wolpe_it_s_time_to_question_bio_engineering.html

2) Jack Horner - Building a dinosaur from a chicken

http://www.ted.com/talks/jack_horner_building_a_dinosaur_from_a_chicken.html

3) Craig Venter - Synthetic Life

4) http://www.ted.com/talks/craig_venter_unveils_synthetic_life.html

5) Gregory Stock - To Upgrade is Human (From 2003)

http://www.ted.com/talks/gregory_stock_to_upgrade_is_human.html

6) DNA Animations

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/drew_berry_animations_of_unseeable_biology.html 

 

Useful AP Biology Links 

1. General:

• http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_bio.html - The college board produces the AP biology exam.  On this site you will find resources to help you prepare for the AP exam.
• http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/ - This site is very useful and gives a walk through and virtual environment for each of the recommended AP biology labs.  In addition there is a "biocoach" section which provides an overview of major concepts and a glossary of terms.
• http://ocw.mit.edu/high-school/biology/ - MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) - select topic and subtopic - site has video clips, lecture notes, practice problems and exam questions geared towards high school students.

 

2. Vodcasts / Podcasts:

Teacher created to help teach concepts from class

• http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hvhs-ap-bio-vodcasts/id296440798
• http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ap-biology-podcast/id264513530

 

3. Youtube:

• http://www.youtube.com/user/bozemanbiology- Teacher Paul Anderson's Youtube channel (Bozeman Biology) that is AWESOME! Science concepts taught in an engaging way....sure to help you grasp challenging topics.

 

 

Standard Biology 

This course utilizes a systems approach to develop an understanding of cell structure and function and stresses basic processes common to all living things. Students will be required to engage in a more advanced look into systems of both plant and animal organisms. Other topics covered are genetics, ecology, and evolution. Students enrolled in this course are provided with the necessary background for Advanced Placement Biology. This is a lab science course.

 

Standard Biology Class Folder

2011 - 2012  

 

Notes Chapter 10.2 & 11: Genetics

Ch 10 - Genetics.ppt

Chapter 11 - Genetics.ppt

  

REVIEW PACKET

bio review sheet genetics.doc

Jeopardy Genetics.ppt  

 

Chapter 10.2 & 11 Quizlet:

http://quizlet.com/717858/ch-102-genetics-flash-cards/

http://quizlet.com/731025/chapter-11-inheritance-genetics-flash-cards/ 

 

Week Overview

Biology Weekly Breakdown Sheet Jan 23.doc  

 

FEBRUARY STANDARD BIOLOGY CALENDAR

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
1/30 Ch 10.2 Genetics / Punnett Squares (Recessive / Dominance)	1/31 Review Punnett Squares Ch 10.2 & then take QUIZ	2/1 Ch 11 Complex Genetics (Blood Types / Multiple Alleles)	2/2 QUIZ: Blood Types & ten Ch 11 Complex Genetics (Incomplete Dominance)	2/3 Mrs. Olmo Absent Due to  Meeting   BRING BOOK TO CLASS
2/6 Ch 11 Complex Genetics (Sex Linked)	2/7 Ch 11 Complex Genetics (Karytotypes & Pedigrees)	2/8 LAB:TBD	2/9 REVIEW	2/10 TEST: Ch 10.2 & 11
2/13 Genetics Project / Laptop Cart	2/14 Genetics Project / Laptop Cart	2/15 Genetics Project	2/16 Genetics Project DUE & Presentations	2/17 Early Release Genetics Project Presentations
2/20 VACATION	2/21 VACATION	2/22 VACATION	2/23 VACATION	2/24 VACATION
2/27 LAB: Natural Selection	2/28 Ch 15 Evolution	2/29 Ch 15 Evolution	3/1 Movie: Galapagos	3/2 Movie: Galapagos

 

Chapter 10.2 & 11 Objectives

Students should be able to teach about….

□        the significance of Mendel’s experiments to the study of genetics

□        Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance

□        punnett squares and how they are used to predict the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring

□        the vocabulary of genetics and what it means

  

Chapter 10.2 & 11 Vocabulary Words

Chapter 10.2 

1.  Genetics
2.  Generation
3.  Heredity
4.  Genotype
5.  Phenotype
6.  Homozygous
7.  Heterozygous / Hybrid
8.  Allele
9.  Dominant
10.  Recessive
11.  Probability
12.  Law of Independent Assortment
13.  Law of Segregation

 

Chapter 11

1.  Carrier
2.  Codominance
3.  Generation
4.  Multiple Alleles
5.  Incomplete Dominance
6.  Sex-Linked
7.  Sex Chromosome
8.  Autosome
9.  Polygenic Traits
10.  Pedigree
11.  Karyotype
12. Mutation 

  

Genetics Useful Links: 

Genetics Science Learning Center

Overview of many current event topics including stem cells, genetic engineering, etc. Also has info on DNA / genetics basics.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/

 

Genetics Home Reference - Help Me Understand Genetics

"Understand Genetics presents basic information about genetics in clear language and provides links to online resources"

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook

 

The University of Arizona - The Biology Project

Overview of Punnet Squares & Crosses 

http://www.biology.arizona.edu/mendelian_genetics/mendelian_genetics.html 

 

Punnet Square Helpful Links:

http://anthro.palomar.edu/mendel/mendel_2.htm 

http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/CURR/science/sciber00/7th/genetics/sciber/punnett.htm 

http://biology.clc.uc.edu/Courses/Bio105/geneprob.htm --> Self Quiz

http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_05/BL_05.html --> Virtual lab

 

Biotechnology - Cloning, Stem Cells, Gene Therapy PCR

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ 

STEM CELLS

See the potential these undifferentiated cells bring to disease treatment and research. 

CLONING

Clone a mouse online! Learn about the facts, myths, and risks behind creating genetic carbon copies.

 

Youtube Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOvMNOMRRm8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5raJePXu0OQ&feature=related 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJzZ7p-47P8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHWJqzlHl3w&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuUpnAz5y1g&feature=related

 

Using Karyotypes (to predict genetic disorder with animations):

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/traits/predictdisorder/index.html

 

Chromosome Viewer

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/. . . 

 

 

General Useful Biology Links:

1) http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078802849/

Class Biology Book Support: (Self Quizzes, Tutorials, Weblinks, Etc)

2) http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/CliffsReviewTopic/Biology.topicArticleId-8741.html

Cliff Notes Biology - Need help with your biology and science homework and tests? These articles can help you learn more about the biology of living things.  Click the plus signs on the page to view articles in a section, or use the Search box to find something specific. 

3) http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm

Biology Animations, Movies & Interactive Tutorial Links- This site has a multitude of links to assist you on a variety of biology topics. 

 

 

FREE DOWNLOADS

1.) Open Office - Free and Open Productivity Suite

"OpenOffice.org components include word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, data charting, formula editing, a database, and file conversion facilities (including those for Microsoft Office formats)" http://www.openoffice.org/

 

2.) Technology Links: Microsoft Viewers

If you do not have Microsoft Word or PowerPoint and would like to open the above files, you can download a free "viewer" directly from the Microsoft web site.  Links are included below  

 

Application	URL
PowerPoint Viewer	http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=048dc840-14e1-467d-8dca-19d2a8fd7485&DisplayLang=en
Word Viewer	http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3657ce88-7cfa-457a-9aec-f4f827f20cac&DisplayLang=en
Adobe	http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
Other Viewers	http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/results.aspx?pocId=&freetext=free%20viewer&DisplayLang=en

  

3.) Audicity

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/

"Audacity is a free, easy-to-use and multilingual audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to:

• Record live audio.
• Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs.
• Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files.
• Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together.
• Change the speed or pitch of a recording."

 

4.) Windows Movie Maker

NOTE: BEFORE YOU BEGIN DOWNLOAD - Look in "Accessories" or "Programs" folders on your computer, you may already have this software.

http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker?os=other 

"With Windows Live Movie Maker, you can quickly turn your photos and videos into polished movies. Add special effects, transitions, sound, and captions to help tell your story. And sharing with friends and family is easy—whether on the web, a computer, TV, mobile device, or a DVD."