AP Biology Ishmael: May 2015

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

Thursday, May 28, 2015

CH. 5 & 6

Read Ch.5 & 6, pp.79-110

Post a response by SUNDAY 5/31 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.

Friday, May 22, 2015

CH. 3 & 4

Read Ch.3 & 4, pp.49-75

Post a response by Tuesday 5/27 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.