▪Explain how the behavioral and/or physiological response of an
organism is related to changes in internal or external environment.
▪Explain how the behavioral responses of organisms affect their
overall fitness and may contribute to the success of the population.
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Tasks:
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Quizlet
Live > Behavioral Ecology
Let’s
practice some vocabulary.
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Lab: Mealworm Behavior
You are to make observations of
mealworms. They are to review the ecology and behavior of the mealworm. Then,
they are to design and implement an experiment using the choice chambers
including data collection methodology.
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What
would you like to do to show your learning for behavior ecology?
▪Explain how the behavioral and/or physiological response of an organism is related to changes in internal or external environment.
▪Explain how the behavioral responses of organisms affect their overall fitness and may contribute to the success of the population.
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Tasks:
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Major Questions to Ponder
To start the class, you have five questions posted around the lab. They are to write their group response in a particular marker color. Then, the class will review the responses.
• Some animals are social, like bees, ants, termites, and people. What are the benefits of living in a social group?
• Some animals are social, like bees, ants, termites, and people. What are the drawbacks of living in a social group?
• What has a greater impact on animal behavior? Genetics? Learning/Environment/Mimicry?Why do you think?
• Altruistic behavior is the unselfish concern for other’s well-being, acting to help others with no expectation of reward or personal gain. What about natural selection and evolution makes this rare among mammals?
• Altruistic behavior is the unselfish concern for other’s well-being, acting to help others with no expectation of reward or personal gain. Other than people, what animals might show this behavior?
• What about organism fitness relies on animal communication? What type of signals can be used for fitness in the environment?
Each student (taking or not
taking the AP test) must complete the sample test. There will be one sample test eachMondaybefore
the AP Biology test. The
sample test completion is 10 points
regardless of the score.
After tests are submitted, the data
will be reviewed. An email will be generated identifying areas of concern and
suggested review items.
Also, several homework items
will be created for eachtesttaker to review the missed
concepts. Completed tasks will be added to the sample test score as
extra credit. The due date for these items will be before the next sample
test.
