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The New AP Biology Exam - A User's Guide
In this video Paul Andersen describes the new AP Biology Exam. This exam will be given for the first time in May of 2013 and will be different from all previous exams. In this video Paul Andersen describes the scoring and the two parts...
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Blended Learning Cycle
Paul Andersen explains how he is using the blended learning cycle in his science classroom. This cycle moves through the following steps; QUestion, Investigation/Inquiry, Video, Elaboration, Review and Summary quiz
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Evolutionary Significance of Cell Communication
Paul Andersen describes how cell communication is used in both single-celled and multicellular organisms. He starts by describing the symbiotic relationship between the bobtail squid and the bacteria Vibrio fisheri. He explains how...
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Viral Replication Simulation
Paul Andersen explains a viral replication simulation that he created for his AP Biology class. He used Google docs to keep track of viral strains, Moodle messaging to pass the virus from student to student, and dice to generate mutation...
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How Giant Creatures Eat Tiny Meals: 5 Fabulous Filter Feeders
Some of the largest creatures that have ever lived on earth thrive by eating tiny prey. Why don’t they eat bigger fish, and how can they even consume these things they can barely see? Here are 5 creatures that grow to be giants by eating...
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AP Biology Test: A User Guide
Mr. Andersen describes the two portions of the AP Biology Test. Tips for answering multiple choice and free response questions are included. Sample questions from old AP tests are also included.
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Communities
Paul Andersen explains the major classification terms in ecology and how a community can be measured by species composition and species diversity. The symbiosis of leaf cutter ants is included. The podcast ends with a discussion of...
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Diploid vs. Haploid Cells
In this video Paul Andersen explains the difference between diploid and haploid cells. He starts with a brief description of the central dogma and how genes code for proteins. He then uses the phenotype of red hair to explain that humans...
Amoeba Sisters
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Explore the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium equations with The Amoeba Sisters! Learn why this equation can be useful, its five assumptions, and how to calculate genotype and allele frequencies with p and q values! This video does assume the...
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Classification
Explores classification in biology as well as taxonomy hierarchy: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species with The Amoeba Sisters! This video also discusses the importance of scientific names and why...
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Unit 1 Review - Natural Selection
Paul Andersen reviews the major within the first unit on natural selection. He starts by defining evolution and explaining how evolution can occur in a population. He reviews the population genetics and camouflage lab. He reviews genetic...
Amoeba Sisters
Stroll Through the Playlist (a Biology Review)
Join the Amoeba Sisters as they take a brisk "stroll" through their biology playlist! This review video can refresh your memory of major concepts, help you identify what you need to re-study, and reinforce vocab. Expand these details for...
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AP Biology Lab 10: Physiology of the Circulatory System
Paul Andersen shows you how to use a sphygmomanometer to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The the describes the elements of the laboratory portion. The temperature is gradually lowered and the respiration rate of a...
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Evolution Continues
Paul Andersen explains how life has evolved and continues to evolve today. A brief discussion of artificial, natural and sexual selection is included. The beak of the finch is used to explain how directional selection is achieved.
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Ecological Succession
Paul Andersen describes the process of ecological succession. During this process life reestablished itself after a disturbance. During primary success all of the material is removed including the soil. For example during a volcanic...
Amoeba Sisters
Properties of Water
Explore some properties of water with the Amoeba Sisters! It's all about those hydrogen bonds.
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Sodium Potassium Pump
Explore the sodium potassium pump (Na+/K+ pump), with the Amoeba Sisters! This video talks about why this pump is needed and provides an overview of this type of active transport. Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 0:48 Introducing the...
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Respiratory System
Join the Amoeba Sisters for a brief tour through the human respiratory system! This video will discuss why the respiratory system is so important and address major structures such as the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli, and...
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Characteristics of Life
We chose not to give a numerical value for how many characteristics of life there are, because we do not want to imply that what we are listing must be a specific order, or that it cannot be expanded upon or include exceptions....
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Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Join the Amoeba Sisters as they compare and contrast asexual reproduction with sexual reproduction. Table of Contents: Intro 00:00 Asexual Reproduction 0:59 Sexual Reproduction 2:21 Disadvantages and Advantages of Sexual Reproduction...
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Endosymbiotic Theory
Explore the endosymbiotic theory with the Amoeba Sisters! This theory explains the development of the eukaryote cell from prokaryote cell symbiosis. Scientific theories are also briefly defined. Table of Contents: Intro 00:00 What is a...
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Free Body Diagrams
Mr. Andersen shows you how to draw free body diagrams of various objects. The major forces (like gravity, normal, tension, friction, air resistance, etc.) are discussed and then applied to various problems.
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Educational Technology: Crash Course Computer Science
Today we’re going to go a little meta and talk about how computer science can support learning with educational technology. We here at Crash Course are big fans of interactive in-class learning and hands-on experiences, but we also...