This Week in AP BIO (Dec 7-11)

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Dear Parents and students,

We have been studying evolution and will will continue this in the next two weeks.  We are studyingy the various forces of evolution including population genetics.  It is quite amazing to think that many species that have changed in time have taken their extra dna from other species.  There is a certain type of seaweed in Japan that has been eaten by the population for thousands of years.  Somehow dna from that seaweed made its way into the human population which caused their gut to be stronger and incresed their overall health.  Apparently sometimes the old addage is true:  you are what you eat!

We will also be working on the science fair and stem fest projects soon.  Keep in mind that your student should probably work on their experiment or project over the break.  The final paper will be due in january and the powerpoint will be due soon after.

The science fair will be virtual this year.  That means we will be using powerpoint and potentially video instead of the elaborately decorated boards. Please keep this in mind before you spend the money!

A website has been produced which has all the available information on the Science Fair and STEM Fest for this year. I was told that some people could not view this website but I believe it has been fixed so everyone can see it now. There are links to the directions and templates for the the science fair template as well as the templates for the research papers on the site.

SCIENCE FAIR WEBSITE
https://sites.google.com/view/science-fair-stem-festival/home

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Here is our class schedule for the week:

7.6

Read and take notes on Openstax: 18.1

Collegeboard AP Classroom: Unit 7 Quiz 6 (80% or higher or ask for reset)

Prepare a 5-10 minute presentation on 18.2.  Be ready to present at any moment!

 

7.7

Read and take notes on Openstax: 18.2

Collegeboard AP Classroom: Unit 7 Quiz 7 (80% or higher or ask for reset)

Prepare a 5-10 minute presentation on 20.1.  Be ready to present at any moment!

 

7.8

Read and take notes on Openstax: 18.3

Collegeboard AP Classroom: Unit 7 Quiz 8 (80% or higher or ask for reset)

Prepare a 5-10 minute presentation on 20.2.  Be ready to present at any moment!

 

Science Fair Paper rough draft

Research Paper

Access the template for the research paper on the website:   https://sites.google.com/view/science-fair-stem-festival/home

Power Point

The rules are long and tedious for the powerpoint.  The layout, colors, fonts and so forth are very strict.  Get the template for the powerpoint on the site: https://sites.google.com/view/science-fair-stem-festival/home

 

Finish Science Fair Paper rough draft

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All work is due Friday by 3:30 PM

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I would love to hear any feedback or questions you or your student may have.  Feel free to contact me via email at any time.

Thank you again for sharing your wonderful student with us this year,

Chris Newton

AP BIO
San Tan Charter High School
cnewton@santancharterschool.com