//www.lacesmagnetschool.org/apps/classes/446747/assignments/ Class Name: AP biology Per. 6 Instructor(s): Marlon Shows en-us SchoolSitePro //www.lacesmagnetschool.org/homeworkItem2724796 //www.lacesmagnetschool.org/apps/classes/446747/assignments/
Pd 6 will play game on Friday
]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:37:20 PDT //www.lacesmagnetschool.org/homeworkItem2723103 //www.lacesmagnetschool.org/apps/classes/446747/assignments/ Each of you will simulate a lobby group representing one of the following interests groups relating to energy:


Biomass Coal Geothermal
Hydroelectric Natural Gas Petroleum
Solar Uranium Wind



You will be presenting before the US Department of Energy to receive a portion of the 100 billion dollar budget for energy innovation. You will present your argument to Sec of Energy, Mr. Shows. Your presentation should be no more than 3-5 minutes and should focus on the following components:

Why the government should help your particular industry?
Why your energy source is important to America’s future?
Why your particular industry should be expanded?

Each proposal should contain:

a) Content; clear thesis (policy proposal), supporting evidence, refute arguments
b) Visualization: illustrates and enhances stated arguments (not necessarily visually)
c) Delivery: time (3-5 minutes), eye contact, voice projection, good preparation
d) Citations: includes at least 5 RELIABLE sources and is in correct MLA format.

Grading Rubric

Argument (60 pts)
4 – Case for energy source has been effectively made. Argument is clearly stated with supporting evidence and citations
3 -- Case for energy source has been more than adequately made. Good counterarguments included
2 -- Case for energy source was made with some convincing arguments. Some counterarguments made
1 -- Case for energy source was made with few convincing arguments. Few evidence and citations provided. Small number of counterarguments provided

Evidence (40 pts)
4 – Evidence provided for all arguments and counters; evidence highly reliable
3 -- Evidence provided for most arguments and counters; evidence mostly reliable
2 – Evidence provided for some arguments and counters; evidence somewhat reliable
1 – Few evidence provided for arguments and counters; evidence mostly unreliable

2pt deduction for each non-MLA style citation used or missing citation(s)

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We will start reviewing some of the most controversial topics in AP
Biology.

For this assignment, we will be doing a Case Study on the famous Miller-Urey experiment.
FIRST WE WILL WATCH VIDEO IN CLASS

This assignment has three components:

#1. Complete the on-line investigation to experience the Miller-Urey experiment for yourself 26: How did life Begin?


#2. Find an article from a media source (non-encyclopedic) that gives a viewpoint on the experiment. It needs to be unique, so duplications will result in 1pt deduction off all copies. Provide a summary of the article and a copy of the link, (NO ATTACHMENTS)


#3. Answer the following questions:


1. Which results from the experiment support the theory that life was created
from inorganic matter?


2. What are the controls in this experiment?



3. What are some of the problems in using this experiment to promote a specific theory of life?



4. If you wanted to improve on the Miller-Urey experiment, what changes would you make to the procedure or design of the experiment? Give a reason for each change that you come up with?
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After reading the attached Powerpoint, investigate the following claims for validity:

The cause of side-effects from cholesterol lowering drugs

The biological link between saturated fats and CHD

Health benefits from eating unsaturated fats


For this assignment, you have to do the following for each of the above :

1. State what your opinion was of the issue prior to the viewing of "Oiling of America"


2. Cite two RELIABLE sources that supports and goes against your initial stance summarizing their arguments. (Not wikipedia!)

3. Analyze your current position on the issue. How has it changed? How has it remained the same?

4. What action will you implement, if any, based on your research?


Email by Class Thursday
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Please READ CAREFULLY the attached guidelines, if you have any questions, email me or ask me in class. ALSO LOOK AT THE RUBRIC
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http://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp15/15020.html

Include a pro and con to this process in your NB

Review Table 45.1

Chap 43
Chap 44 ECSI



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http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/T/TOC.html#Evolution

www.khanacademy.org

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/biology/topic.html

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You will email a plant analogy with AT LEAST 8 plant cells types (Use Chjap 35 as a reference)

You must include an explanation for each of the cell types you pick, making sure that you demonstrate understanding of its function within the analogy component. FOCUS on the PRIMARY FUNCTION of each cell type as it relates to the plant and make sure that it is CLEARLY linked in your analogy.


ANALOGY: A plant IS LIKE A SPORTING EVENT
EX: The stadium is like the periderm because just as a stadium provides support, protection, and structure for the sporting event to take place, the the periderm provides support and structure for the plant.


SCORING GUIDE

12.5 pts for each correct analogy. Scoring is based explaining the primary function of the cell and connecting it to your analogy.


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Give example of the gametophyte and sphorophyte for each of the plants listed, also note which is the dominant form
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