AP Biology Ishmael: June 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

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

CH.11 & 12

Read Ch. 11-12 pp. 211-254

Post a response by SUNDAY 6/14 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.

CH.9 & 10

Read Ch. 9-10 pp.151-207

Post a response by WEDNESDAY 6/10 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.

Monday, June 1, 2015

CH. 7 & 8

Read Ch. 7-8 pp.113-148

Post a response by THURSDAY 6/4 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.