AP Biology: Unit 4
Cell Communication
Textbook— Ch 11, 12, 40
10-15% of the AP Exam
Can you…?
4.1
Describe the ways that cells can communicate with one another.
Explain how cells communicate with one another over short and long distances.
4.2
Describe the components of a signal transduction pathway.
Describe the role of components of a signal transduction pathway in producing a cellular response.
4.3
Describe the role of the environment in eliciting a cellular response.
Describe the different types of cellular responses elicited by a signal transduction pathway.
4.4
Explain how a change in the structure of any signaling molecule affects the activity of the signaling pathway.
4.5
Describe positive and/ or negative feedback mechanisms.
Explain how negative feedback helps to maintain homeostasis.
Explain how positive feedback affects homeostasis.
4.6
Describe the events that occur in the cell cycle.
Explain how mitosis results in the transmission of chromosomes from one generation to the next.
4.7
Describe the role of checkpoints in regulating the cell cycle.
Describe the effects of disruptions to the cell cycle on the cell or organism.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week of December 9-13
A Day
Highlights of Mitosis- using textbook diagrams
Talk about Bonus/Optional Assessments
Cell Cycle Mini-Test (25 pts)
December Field Experience (25 pts)
B/C Day
D/E Day
Review old tests and quizzes
Study for final
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Week of December 16-20
D/E Day
Final Review options
Use the website to access slideshows, activities, and other info from earlier in the semester
Pattern Matching for Unit 1
Spoons cards for vocab
AP Classroom practice
Test/Quiz Folder
Photosynthesis/CR Puzzle
Use table markers to concept map
Albert io?
Ask me questions :)
Wednesday
Final Exam! MCQ and FRQ sections
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Week of January 6-10
A Day
B/C Day
Assign Ch 11 Figure Descriptions, Due January 16 OR January 17 (either day, regardless of your block)
Intro to Cell Communication/Signal Transduction— Ch 11 lecture slides
TED Talk
HW: DV Notes 4.2-4.3, due D/E Day
D/E Day
Assign January Field Experience
Cont. Cell Communication— cont on Ch 11 lecture slides
HW: 4.4 DV Notes and AP questions on AP Classroom (Signal Transduction Pathways practice), due B/C Day
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Field trip on Monday! Bring your ID.
Signal Transduction quiz prob end of next week
Week of January 13-17
A Day
AP Science Field Trip! :)
Bring driver’s license
Wear comfortable shoes
B/C Day
Finish Ch 11 lecture slides
Stations:
Build A Pathway
Score FRQ
Understanding Signaling Diagrams
Pathway research mini-poster (turn in anytime next week)
Work on Figure Descriptions
Pathways of Possibilities activity (Need to have AP questions completed in order to participate fully)
DUE: 4.4 DV Notes and AP questions, Figure Descriptions
D/E Day
Signal Transduction Baby Quiz
My Dog is Broken! case study
Work on mini-posters, etc
Pathways of Possibilities & Taste Lab
DUE: Figure Descriptions
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Next week: Reviewing cell cycle/regulation, continue cell communication, turn in mini-poster
Week after that: TAKE UNIT 4 TEST! Start Unit 5!
Week of January 20-24
A Day
No class— MLK Day
B/C Day
Review cell cycle (read Ch 12.2 for independent review)/regulation (read Ch 12.3 for independent review)
Pathways of Possibilities with Creature Pathways
*Wednesday after school: Pick up Figure Descriptions if you want them to study for the quiz
D/E Day
Unit 4 Quiz
Taste Lab
Note: There is an optional FRQ available on AP Classroom for the cell cycle!
Due by Friday: Mini Poster
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Next week: Unit 4 Test on B/C Day