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<strong>AP</strong> <strong>Biology</strong> Children’s <strong>Book</strong> <strong>Project</strong><br />
One way to truly learn a subject is to teach it to someone who knows nothing about<br />
the topic. This first requires you to closely examine the subject and distill it down to its<br />
important concepts and then you need to develop simple ways to explain those<br />
concepts, using metaphors, analogies or simple models.<br />
Your Assignment:<br />
1. Choose one concept or topic in biology and develop a 10-15 page book<br />
teaching young children ages 3-7 (preschool to 2 nd grade) about that topic.<br />
2. The book needs to include both words and illustrations.<br />
3. Think about how to make your topic interesting to kids.<br />
4. You may use a variety of media: drawings, photos, cartoons, paint, crayons, etc.<br />
5. You may work by yourself or with partners (maximum of 3 in group)<br />
Possible topics or concepts:<br />
• macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids)<br />
• biochemistry and enzymes (chemical bonds, synthesis, chemical reactions)<br />
• cell structure and function (nucleus, lysosomes, ribosomes, Golgi bodies)<br />
• cell processes (cell respiration, photosynthesis, cell division)<br />
• genetics and biotechnology (Mendel, DNA, fruit fly experiments)<br />
• evolution (Darwin, genetic drift, artificial selection, fossil evidence)<br />
• ecology and populations (biosphere, community interactions, animal behavior)<br />
• organisms and body systems (plants and animals, digestion, respiration)<br />
Information to consider during writing:<br />
• age range of reader (3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7)<br />
• purpose, setting, plot, dialogue, action sequences, ending<br />
• show-not-tell; use examples or metaphors to describe the action or process<br />
• appropriate vocabulary; use proper grammar and spelling (no contractions, LOLs)<br />
Task Due Dates On Time<br />
• choose topic Thursday, May 17 th _______<br />
• storyboard check Monday, May 20 th _______<br />
• first draft check Wednesday, May 23 rd _______<br />
• book completion Tuesday, May 28 th _______<br />
• presentations Tuesday, May 28 th –Thursday, May 30 th _______
Name(s) ______________________________________ Period ____ Date __________<br />
Children’s <strong>Book</strong> Grading Guidelines<br />
Requirements<br />
Points<br />
Possible<br />
Points<br />
Received<br />
tasks completed on time 10 ______<br />
completed book* 60 ______<br />
presentation 10 ______<br />
Total 80 ______<br />
*Completed book has:<br />
1. clear purpose with appropriate setting ______<br />
2. engaging plot and dialogue ______<br />
3. appropriate action sequences that moves story along ______<br />
4. accurate information presented in creative manner ______<br />
5. quality illustrations suited to action ______<br />
6. durable binding, no loose pages ______
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