AP Biology 2

Please note this is an older version of our AP Biology Title.
Please find the latest edition here.

Key Ideas and developing knowledge

Our AP Biology series is comprised of two titles, each covering different topics. AP2 Biology 2 covers the following topics: Metabolism, The Physiology and Behavior of Organisms and Ecology.

Features and benefits:

• Chapter introductions provide a summary of required knowledge, encapsulating the Essential Knowledge of the AP curriculum framework (2015) and matched point for point.
• A Key Idea introduces each activity, providing a clear focus and “take-home” message for the student.
• Activities to support student-led inquiry and a larger number of activities involving data analysis and modeling.
• Case studies and required illustrative examples.
• Easy-to-use coding for weblinks, content and concept connections, and science practices:
  • Science Practices are well supported through integrated activities in both volumes.
  • Concept and Content Connections codes enable students to make important connections across the entire program.
• Content to support the 13 required practicals.
• Both volumes include content adjustments and updates in light of the latest (2015) review of the framework and in keeping with the dynamic nature of science.
• Review activities at the end of each chapter enable students to test their understanding and are ideal as formative assessment tasks.
• Synoptic activities suitable as summative assessments conclude each section of work.
• 400+ activities across the two companion titles: Varied, engaging activities provide ample opportunity for students to explore and test their understanding of the content.
• The four big ideas provide a thematic framework for presenting a wealth of illustrative examples to support the required content.
• Concept maps make connections between key content areas.
• A key idea for each activity and access to support online engages students and supports a deeper understanding.
• Enduring understandings are clearly identified and developed through the learning objectives and their supporting activities.
• Essential knowledge: Learning outcomes are based on the essential knowledge requirements of the AP Biology Curriculum Framework, outlining the knowledge and skills students must acquire.

Additional resources available

Resource Hub: 
The BIOZONE Resource Hub is a FREE resource, available to both students and teachers. It offers a curated collection of Open Educational Resources (OER) specifically chosen to support the content of the worktext. Resources include videos, animations, games, 3D models, spreadsheets, and source material

TEACHER SUPPORT PRODUCTS 

BIOZONE offers a number of products designed to help teachers effectively deliver AP Biology 2. These include:

• • Teacher’s Edition contains:
    
    •  Model answers in place
    • Additional teacher coding

The Classroom Guide at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition provides a guide to using BIOZONE’s resources. It includes strategies for teaching in a differentiated classroom, information about the assessment tools, practical investigations, and extended Teacher’s Notes.

Chapter Contents:

Metabolism

• Energy in Living Systems
• Enzymes and Metabolism

The Physiology and Behavior of Organisms

• Homeostasis and Energy Allocation
• Plant Structure and Adaptation
• Comparing Animal Systems
• Interactions in Physiological Systems
• Defense Mechanisms
• Timing and Coordination
• Communicating and Responding

Ecology

• Populations and Communities
• Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycles
• The Diversity and Stability of Ecosystems

BIOZONE’s AP Biology 2 worktext is supported by the Teacher Toolkit, a suite of resources specifically developed to help plan and deliver an engaging program.

Resources available include:

• Teacher’s Edition (print): includes model answers, teacher coding and classroom Guide.
• Classroom Guide (free download PDF): explains the pedagogy and how to get the most from the features of the worktext. Includes information for differentiated instruction, assessment
• Resource Hub (curated resources to support content delivery): access 3D models, videos, weblinks and more.

• Resource Hub is available for print book users and features curated resources to support content delivery, including: 3D models, videos, curated OER weblinks and more.

• Resource Hub is available for print book users and features curated resources to support content delivery, including: 3D models, videos, curated OER weblinks and more.