AP Biology students usually start the year learning about biological macromolecules. I often … Boxing Biomolecules – A Game for Organics
I find that my students really have difficulty with meiosis. I’m not as … Investigation: Meiosis in Sordaria Fungus
This lesson was inspired by a POGIL lesson on proteins, though I have … Biomolecules – Guided Learning
This worksheet was designed for AP Biology students studying genetics. Students are not … Pedigree Analysis – AP Bio
Students practice Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) while examining the relationship between falling … Falling Cats – CER
This project was created for AP Biology students where they scrape lichens from … The Tardigrade Project
This activity asks students to work in groups to create a concept map … Create a Concept Map of Biomolecules
In this case, students explore how cholera is spread and how it affects … Case Study: How to Survive a Cholera Epidemic
The first part of this investigation, students examine slides of mitosis in an … Investigation: Mitosis and Cancer Cells
As a part of the chapter on cell signal pathways, students perform a … Investigation: Taste Buds and Signal Transduction
This activity can be performed as student lead inquiry lab or as a … Demonstration: Can Yeast Digest Lactose?
In the past, I’ve had students create concept maps to help them organize … Macromolecules: Sketchnotes
This investigation asks students to review the properties of water as they relate … Investigation: Properties of Water (with Stats)
This is a close reading and annotation exercise that can be completed in … How Can Gene Editing Eliminate Lyme Disease?
Genetic Experiments can be intimidating for teachers due to the time and cost … Inquiry in Genetics Using Wisconsin Fast Plants
Are your students fascinated by the idea of hermaphrodites? Every year when … Meiosis Case: SRY not SRY
I try to read at least one non-fiction book per year to try … Zoobiquity – Review and Discussion Questions
The endocrine system can be a difficult subject to cover in anatomy. It … Case Study – What’s Wrong with Timothy?
Google slides present a case of human evolution and the evolution of body … Case Study – Lice and Human Evolution
Most biology teachers must eventually accept the awful truth that they will need … The Blue Bottle Demonstration
This AP Biology Lab requires students to set up respirometers to measure the … Investigation: Cellular Respiration
Nanobacteria is the name given to a proposed class of living organisms. Whether … Are Nanobacteria Alive?
This investigation models osmosis using dialysis tubes that contain different concentrations of sucrose; the … Investigation: Osmosis and Water Potential
This lab, intended for AP Biology students investigates photosynthesis. Students use a hole … Investigation: Photosynthesis
This simple investigation can be completed using materials easily obtained from stores. In … Investigation: Enzymes
When you examine the AP Biology Course Description, there is no mention of pathology … Why I Teach Pathology in Biology