UNIT 3 POPULATIONS

3.1 Generalist and Specialist Species

• 3.1a Explain why specialists have an advantage in habitats that remain constant, while generalist species tend to have the advantage in habitats that are changing.
• Textbook correlation Chapter 5, Module 17 

3.2 K-Selected and r-Selected Species

• 3.2a Describe characteristics of K-selected species that produce few offspring, and r-selected species whose populations are determined by their biotic potential. 
• 3.2b Examine species that are not uniquely r-selected or K-selected and the impact of invasive species on populations with different reproductive strategies. 
• Textbook correlation Chapter 6, Module 19

3.3 Survivorship Curves

• 3.3a Examine survivorship curves to explain the differences in survival rate between K-selected and r-selected species.
• Textbook correlation Chapter 6, Module 19

3.4 Carrying Capacity

• 3.4a Interpret a graph of population growth to explain how resources are depleted when a population overshoots the carrying capacity. 
• Textbook correlation Chapter 6, Module 18

3.5 Population Growth and Resource Availability

• 3.5a Illustrate how the unequal distribution of resources can result in changes in population. 
• Textbook correlation Chapter 6, Module 18

3.6 Age Structure Diagrams

• 3.6a Interpret the parts and vocabulary involved in an age structure diagram.
• 3.6b Examine trends in age structure diagrams in various economic and societal situations
• Textbook correlation Chapter 7, Module 22

3.7 Total Fertility Rate

• 3.7a Explain total fertility rate (TFR) and discuss the social and cultural factors that can affect it. 
• Textbook correlation Chapter 7, Module 22; Chapter 11, Module 31

3.8 Human Population Dynamics

• 3.8a Discuss how human populations change in reaction to a variety of factors, including social and cultural factors.
• 3.8b Analyze environmental problems through graphs and trends to determine factors affecting population growth and decline.
• 3.8c Discuss the rule of 70, used to approximate doubling time of human populations. Calculation practice will also be provided.
• Textbook correlation Chapter 7, Modules 22 and 23; Chapter 11, Module 31

3.9 Demographic Transition

• 3.9a Discuss the concept of demographic transition and the different social and cultural aspects of a country’s population growth.
• Textbook correlation Chapter 7, Module 23

 

Unit 3 - Populations

Timeline (per College Board): 8 block periods - 10-15% AP Exam Weighting

AP Central Videos: A single point is assigned for each video (Lab & Classwork category). Students earn this point if they have watched the videos at 80% completion before the review presentation.

It is an expectation that students take their own notes during the lessons.

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• Lab - Mark and Recapture Beans Lincoln-Petersen

  • Student Print

• Topic - 3.1 Generalist and Specialist Species

  • Textbook Reference - Module 17

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.1 Generalist and Specialist Species (Daily Video 1)

  • Review Slides - 3.1 Generalist and Specialist Species

• Topic - 3.2 K-Selected r-Selected Species

  • Textbook Reference - Module 19

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.2 K-Selected r-Selected Species (Daily Video 1), and 3.2 K-Selected r-Selected Species (Daily Video 2

  • Review Slides - 3.2 K-Selected r-Selected Species

    • How Wolves Change Rivers (5 Minutes) )

  • Review Slides - 3.2 K-Selected r-Selected Species

• Topic - 3.3 Survivorship Curves

  • Textbook Reference - Module 19

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.3 Survivorship Curves (Daily Video 1)

  • Review Slides - 3.3 Survivorship Curves

• Lab - AP Central Lab #5 - An Investigation of Human Population Ecology: Cemetery Demographics

  • • Primary (Secondary) Topic(s): 3.3 Survivorship Curves, & 3.9 Demographic Transition (3.7 Total Fertility Rate)

    • Student Print

      • • Part 1: Pre-Lab Questions (30 Minutes)

        • Part 2: Data Collection (45 Minutes) - Virtual data

        • Part 3: Graphing (30 Minutes)

        • Part 4: Analysis Questions (45 Minutes)

        • Part 5: Discussion and Conclusion (30 Minutes)

• Lab - Bubble Survivor-ship Curves Lab

  • Part 1: Pre-read Lab [Homework]

  • Part 2: Bubbles! Population 1 [30 Minutes]

  • Part 3: Bubbles! Population 2 [30 Minutes]

  • Part 4: Bubbles! Population 3 [30 Minutes]

  • Part 5: Completing the Math / Discussion [30 Minutes]

  • Part 6: Analysis Questions [Homework]

• Topic - 3.4 Carrying Capacity

  • Textbook Reference - Module 18

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.4 Carrying Capacity (Daily Video 1)

  • Review Slides - 3.4 Carrying Capacity

• Topic - 3.5 Population Growth and Resource Availability

  • Textbook Reference - Module 22

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.5 Population Growth and Resource Availability (Daily Video 1)

  • Review Slides - 3.5 Population Growth and Resource Availability

• Activity - Invasive Species Wanted Poster

  • Part 1: Assign / Research / Setup [45 Minutes]

  • Part 2: Completion [45 Minutes]

  • Part 3: Presentation [45 Minutes]

    • Each student has 2 minutes!

• Topic - 3.6 Age Structure Diagrams

  • Textbook Reference - Module 22

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.6 Age Structure Diagrams (Daily Video 1), and 3.6 Age Structure Diagrams (Daily Video 2)

  • Review Slides - 3.6 Age Structure Diagrams

• Activity - Analyzing Population Pyramids

• Activity - The World Reshaped (Article)

• Topic - 3.7 Total Fertility Rate

  • Textbook Reference - Module 22, and Module 31

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.7 Total Fertility Rate (Daily Video 1)

  • Review Slides - 3.7 Total Fertility Rate

• Topic - 3.8 Human Population Dynamics

  • Textbook Reference - Chapter 7

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.8 Human Population Dynamics (Daily Video 1), 3.8 Human Population Dynamics (Daily Video 2), and 3.8 Human Population Dynamics (Daily Video 3)

  • Review Slides - 3.8 Human Population Dynamics

• Activity - Population Math Practice(NEED TO ADD WORKSHEET HERE-SD)

  • Part 1: Review Train Tracks / Completion Group Work [45 Minutes]

  • Part 2: Paper Quiz [15 Minutes]

• Topic - 3.9 Demographic Transition

  • Textbook Reference - Module 23

  • AP Classroom Videos - 3.9 Demographic Transition (Daily Video 1)

  • Review Slides - 3.9 Demographic Transition

    • Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born (BBC)

    • 3D Mapping The Largest Population Density Centers (Visual Capitalist)

• Activity - Unfair Race Activity

  • Part 1: Race / Discussion [30 Minutes]

• Lab - Cemetery Analysis - Student Print - Data Tables - Spreadsheet - Cemetery Picture Folder

  • Part 1: Read Lab / Complete 1st Page / Review Data Tables [Homework]

  • Part 2: Complete Table 1 & 2 for Group Location [45 Minutes]

  • Part 3: Complete Table 3 & 4 for Class Data [45 Minutes]

  • Part 4: Analysis [15 Minutes]