Curated OER
Evidence of Evolution by Natural Selection
Being able to test a hypothesis is a scientific must. AP Biology pupils can see the process of hypothesis testing through evidence for evolution as seen in natural selection. Slides contain solid information and excerpts from academic...
Curated OER
CELL TRANSFORMATION IN TOBACCO LEAF DISKS
Young scholars work with whole plant material and are not required to measure small quantities, yet they can see evidence of transformed plant cells (plant cells that have genes from bacterial plasmids). This is a laboratory suitable for...
Curated OER
Evidence of Evolution by Natural Selection
Walk your junior biologists through the evidence that supports evolution. The fossil record, anatomical record, and molecular record are explained and supported by colorful graphs and pictures. Extensive notes are provided for some of...
Curated OER
Animal Nutrition - Variations, Adaptations, & Regulation
Colorful pictures and graphics make this a visually-appealing presentation on animal nutrition. Be aware that two of the sixteen slides include blank graphic organizers, so you will need to find the other existing version of this...
Curated OER
AP Biology Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students locate 41 words related to AP Biology. The list of words includes particles, anion, distance, and matter.
Curated OER
Visualizing a Human Gene with Its Introns & Exons
Learners examine the entire DNA base sequence of the human adenosine deaminase gene after it is printed out from the source disk provided. The enormous length of a single gene as well as the immense difference in length between intron...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Highlights for High School Students
AP Biology, AP Calculus, and AP Physics online resources are provided for both teachers and students. These resources are designed to prepare high school students for their AP exams.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Welcome
This online course includes the exploration of several subjects in biology through field study and labs at an advanced level to deepen the students' understanding of biology.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Preparing for the Ap Biology Exam
This unit will help students prepare for your final exam for this course as well as the AP Biology exam in May.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Transpiration & Translocation
This is a good explanation of plant water balance issues and carbon fixing cycles. Transpiration processes are explained well with links to additional information.
Ohio State University
Osu General Plant Biology: Herbaceous Roots and Stems
A concise, advanced level, review of structure and growth in these plant organs. Illustrations are clear and well labeled. This is an excellent tool for labs or exams.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Development From Seed to Plant
A thorough discussion of the environmental cues that can trigger germination and of the changes in structure that result. Charts, graphs, and links are also provided.
Ohio State University
General Plant Biology: Photosynthesis
Use this resource for an advanced discussion written in a clear an easy to follow style. There are diagrams and animations for all the major pathways.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Nature of Science
In this online course, students look at the big ideas and themes of biology and review how these ideas are used to develop scientific inquiry and research.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Cell Biology
An interactive module where students take a closer look at cells and relate their structure to function. They also discover how cell organelles work in systems to maintain important biological processes and how cells communicate.
The College Board
College Board: Ap Central
This is the centralized site for information about all AP courses offered by College Board. It contains information for students and teachers about each of the AP courses (almost 40 in all), including a course description and relevant...
George Washington University
George Washington University: Basics of Cladistic Analysis [Pdf]
This is an advanced level review of cladistic theory and methodology. Some sections are very dense but there are useful sections for teachers and students seeking a better understanding of the topic.
Ohio State University
Ohio State Univ.: Cell Expansion and Differentiation
This essay is complemented by useful illustrations of how plant cells enlarge after mitosis and become specialized for different functions. A good supplement to plant growth studies.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Signals & Sensors
A concise review of how plants sense environmental conditions and respond to stimuli. Good illustrations and a quiz enhance learning along with links to additional information.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Cell Division and Cell Walls
A useful review of plant meristems, growth and cell wall construction. Good illustrations make for easy to understand information.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Lipids and Carbohydrates
An introduction to these chemical families. Diagrams are easy to understand and the text explains basic concepts well.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Woody Plants
This advanced level essay is a concise review of the structure of woody stems and roots. Good illustrations help make the text understandable.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Proteins and Nucleic Acids
This information can be used for exam review or as an introduction. It presents a good overview of the topics with charts, graphs, links, and a quiz.
Ohio State University
General Plant Biology: Angiosperm Life Cycle
Photomicrographs and diagrams make this resource a great tool for studying reproduction and development. Use this along with your lab material on plants.