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Exploring AP Biology: Ocean Ecosystems in Peril

Join AP Biology in investigating ocean ecosystems affected by declining predator populations, rising temperatures, and human impact. Discover how these changes impact marine life and the global environment. Let's delve into the oceans' health together!

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Exploring AP Biology: Ocean Ecosystems in Peril

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  1. Welcome to AP Biology Amy Weesies Rm. 102 231-788-7332

  2. Course Materials • 1-2” Binder • Highlighter • Book tabs(3M sticky tabs or POST-Its) • Paper

  3. Grades • 33% Daily Work • 33% Labs • 33% Tests/Quizzes

  4. Tests/Quizzes • All quizzes/tests will be returned with an AP score. • 5=85-100% • 4=84-75% • 3=74-55% • 2=54-30% • 1=29-0%

  5. Test Format • 75 Multiple Choice • 2 Essays • The format will be as similar to the AP test as possible. • The AP test is 125 Multiple Choice and 4 essays. • 3 essays are from the major areas of study (1each) and the 4th is a lab design.

  6. Reading and Writing • Reading and writing are key to success in AP Biology. • Each lab will be turned in with a lab essay. Don’t worry, it is less than one page • You will learn to write in a technical manner.

  7. Let’s Get Started…

  8. What is Happening to Our Oceans? • Current research shows a decline in numbers of upper predators in ocean waters. • Current ocean temps are on average 1-4 degrees higher than a century ago. Keep in mind, this does not seem like much, but we are talking about a very large pool • Small fish and zooplankton populations are down.

  9. Areas of Ocean Concern • Salt Marsh Decline • Mangrove Damage and Decline • Shark and other predatory fish decline. • Number of shark attacks is up. Why do you think this is so?

  10. What might be happening to our ocean’s productivity? What is the human influence?

  11. Just A Reminder.... Oceans are the #1 source of water entering the water cycle. They help moderate air temperature. They provide food for millions and support the global economy.

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