About the book

ISHMAEL by Daniel Quinn is the story of a desperate man in search of a teacher. The teacher he finds is a lowland gorilla, who, being a member of a species entirely different form ours, has an entirely different vision of our history and our role in the universe.

The book won the Turner Tomorrow Fellowship in 1991 for a work of fiction offering positive solutions to global problems. It was selected from more than 2500 entries around the world.

Purpose:

Ø To incorporate a novel into the AP biology curriculum that will connect the story to the concepts studied in class

Ø To provoke thoughtful discussions on ethical issues concerning living organisms, their environment, and evolution

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

CHAPTERS 1 & 2

Tues. & Wed. 5/19-20
Read Ch.1 & 2, pp. 3-46
Post a response by Thursday 5/21 midnight. Identify yourself by first name only and period. (ex: Ryan, per. 7).
Your response should include a summary, how what you read relates to what you have learned in AP Biology, and an opinion.  You will be graded, so write thoughtful, well-written responses.
I have began with an example.