Reflective Questions after the AP TestOn a separate sheet of paper please respond to the following question:1. Were you adequately prepared for the test?2. Give a % for the amount of material you felt you were adequately prepared. 3. List the topics that you felt confident about. 4. What area were you least prepared for?5. What would you change in regard to our class schedule?6. What was most helpful to you in preparing for the test?7. Look at the schedule and suggest what could be done differently that would

prepare next years students better.8. Was there anything that surprised you or that you didn’t expect?9. In your opinion give a % for the following topics as you saw it on the test.

(remember to total to 100%)Cells & Energy EvolutionGenetics & Biotechnology PlantsEcology Physiological Systems

IB SL Test Takers***If you are an IB test takers You Need to pick up the

following items:• Core Syllabus • TWO option packets

– Choose from the following topics:• Option A - Human Nutrition & Health

• Option B – Physiology & Exercise

• Option C – Cells & Energy

• Option D – Evolution

• Option E – Neurobiology & Behavior• Option F – Microbes & Biotechnology

• Option G – Ecology & Conservation

**Highly recommended

Assignments Due: Fri. June 3 (final)

•Diagram Activity (112 stations) **Bonus pts. Poss.•12 Recommended AP Labs (worksheet on my website) **

•Anatomy & Physiology Diagram Packet

•Animal Phylum ID Worksheet•Videos: x17 (Three can be streamed online at HOME!!!)

•Practice/Review Test –IB (2006) <or>–AP Practice Test A (on my website)

• IQ’s (x18)

•Online Quizzes

Assignments Due: Fri. June 3 (final)

•12 Recommended AP Labs

•Diagram Activity (112 stations)

•Anatomy & Physiology Diagram Packet

•Animal Phylum ID Worksheet

•IQ’s (x18)

•Videos: (x17)

•Practice/Review Test IB (2006) <or> AP Practice Test A

•Online Quizzes (with summary page (results reporter)

•Cumulative Test (from Test #4)

“Freebies”

• Version A:#39 - C

• Version B: #5 - E

Remaining Points in the Class

• Online Quizzes 36 pts.• Debate Activity: 45 pts.• Participation Pts: 25 pts.• Endangered Species Project/Pres. 20 pts.• Rominov Activity & Video 12 pts.

If needed (Borderline):

**Scavenger Hunt (Xtra credit) 10 pts.

Video Titles for the Final Packet• Inside the Animal Mind• Muscles in Microgravity (Guide sheet)• Senses I: Auditory & Balance (ears) 10 statements• Senses II: Vision & Eye Structures 10 statements• The Neural Connection (THREE Segments)• Respiratory System (THREE Segments)• Immunity (TWO segments)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**These videos require a stamp when completed***• Digestion & Fluid Balance: THREE segments• Endocrine Control: System in Control: THREE segments• Animal Reproduction & Development : TWO segments• Ecosystems & the Biosphere (#11): Three segments• Populations & Communities (# 12 ): Three segments• Life in the Balance (#13) (Guide sheet)• The Human Factor(#14): Three segments--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Online Videos (#15-#17) x3: http://www.learner.org/resources/series187.html

– HIV & Aids (Five Key Statements for each section)– Evolution & Phylogenetics (Five Key Statements for each section)– Biology of Sex and Gender (Five Key Statements for each section)

Online Chapter Quizzes to Complete•Be sure to do all of the following chapters: Plant Life Cycles & Evolution

Plant Life Cycles and Evolutionary History Chapter 29, 30 Angiosperm Structure & Function Chapter 38, 39

Plant Tissues & Photosynthesis Chapter 35-37, 10

Animal Systems Ch. 41- 49

Behavior Ch. 51

Systematics & Phylogeny Ch 25, 32, 33

Ecology Ch. 50, 52 - 55

**26 total chapters for a possible score of 52 pts.

A SUMMARY SHEET for these quizzes and previous chapters this Semester will be due on the day of the Final Exam. Unless you print yours out.

Online Chapter Quizzes-2nd Semester• Printout a Summary sheet for all Chapters listed below (2nd semester topics)• Due on the day of your Final Exam (June 3rd)• Each quiz is worth 2 pts. Depending on the score.• The scale is as follows:

– 75% - 100% = 2 pts– 60% - 74% = 1pt.– 59% & lower = 0 pts.

• Your FIRST ATTEMPT is what I will see when I check and what will count. Do not submit until you are absolutely ready!!!

• These are the Chapters you need to have completed:– Chapter 29, 30 – Chapter 38, 39 – Chapter 35-37, 10– Chapter 41-49, 51– Chapter 25, 32, 33– Chapter 50, 52 - 55

TOTAL: 26@ 2 pts each = 52 pts.

Video #6 -Respiration Video1. Name (2) factors that affect the rate of gas Exchange.2. What does Dr. Karen Martin discuss and review?3. Name the two organisms used in explaining how air can

be stored for diving in water for long periods of time.4. Dr. Christopher Cooper discusses the process of

________5. How is gas exchange different in a unicellular organism

vs. a multicellular?6. Name (2) challenges faced by larger body sizes

**Write the title for each segment and FIVE statements for each segment.

Ch. 43-Immunity Video #71. What epidemic was discussed in the video?2. What process does Edward Golub explain in the video?3. Name the first line of defense explained by Vet. Scott

Weldy4. Name the cells mentioned by Dr. Galph that are

considered to be “front line soldiers” of the immune system.

5. What does the final segment investigate?

*Important Test Pages: 935, 937, and 944 **Write the title for each segment and FIVE statements

for each segment.

Video #8: Digestion & Fluid Balance1. What organism is used by Dr. Carol Beuchat to illustrate how

fluid is regulated and the role played by the urinary tract in maintaining homeostasis? (1st segment)

2. How is a complete digestive system different from an incomplete one? What function does each segment (region) of the digestive system have?

3. Name two enzymes mentioned by Dr. Sokolowski that play a role in the digestive system. How is the diet of a dog different from a cat? What are the nutritional needs for a cat and dog? What is the name of the café mentioned in the video?

4. The final segment discusses the role the kidneys play in maintaining homeostasis. What kind of machine is the patient connected to? Pg. 1008-1010

**Write the title for each segment and FIVE statements for each segment.

Video #9-Endocrine System: Systems in Balance1. What organism does Dr. Hunt & Dr. Fry use to discuss and

show how a toxic chemical affects hormone balance?2. How is a hormone defined in the video and how do these

chemicals control metabolic activities in animals?3. What two structures in the brain does Dr. Catherine Rivier

explore that relates to stress? 4. How is the endocrine system similar to the nervous system?

How do they interact?5. In the final segment name two methods scientists use to

study the endocrine system and the effects of hormones? Important Text Pages: Pg. 1032 & 1033**Write the title for each segment and FIVE statements for

each segment.

Video #10 - Reproductive & Development1. Name two adaptive advantages associated with having

separate sexes (sexually reproducing). How does this compare with asexual reproduction?

2. Embryonic development involves three mechanisms

__________, ___________, and _____________.

3. Name two unique structures seen only in females and two structures only found in males.

Important Text Pages: pg. 1060 & 1061 (Ch. 48 & 49)

**Write the title for each segment and FIVE statements for each segment.

Video #11– Ecosystems & the Biosphere1. What organism is used in the video by D. Zembal to show how an

endangered species struggles in a particular ecosystem. Name the type of ecosystem discussed in the first segment of the video that provides an example of a complex food chain. What organisms are involved?

2. What is a “Controlled Burn” and how does it help an ecosystem? Which two elements are recycled and discussed in the video?

3. What effect has global weather patterns had on our climate? Which elevations are explored by Dr. Poth? Name the type of organisms at each elevation and ecosystem mentioned?

**Write the title for each segment and FIVE statements for each segment. See Ch. 50 & 54

Populations & Communities (video #12)1. Name the endangered species studied by Dr. Burk and Dr. Jones.

Briefly explain its importance in reasons why they are trying to save it.

2. As bacteria grow under ideal conditions what is happening in the population during the lag phase and exponential growth phase? How is density dependent factors different from density independent factors?

3. What example is used to show commensalism and mutualism? (species involved)

4. How is the niche for the Great Horned Owl different from that of a common barn owl?

5. In the final segment, Why have humans become the most successful species on Earth?

**Write the title for each segment and FIVE statements for each segment.

Video #13: Life in the Balance

• Fill out the Video Guide Sheet as you watch.

(18 Questions)

Video #14-The Human Factor1. What are the effects of global warming on the Earth’s

environment? How do we know if this is really happening?

2. The second segment touches on alternative sources of fuel. What are some possible solutions to our dependency on carbon fuels?

3. How does Dr. Frankenberger suggest we clean up toxic wastes in our environment? What does he use?

4. How does the second law of thermodynamics relate to the use of world resources and food supplies?

**Write the title for each segment and FIVE statements for each segment.

Videos #15-17 stream & Watch at Home

• Watch at home by streaming them using this hyperlink:

http://www.learner.org/resources/series187.html

**Be sure to write FIVE Key Statements from each segment. There are around 4-5 segments for each video. Each segment begins when the narrator is shown introducing the next topic/Concept.

**Take good notes because I will ask at least 1-2 Questions for each video.