Biology's 4 Big Ideas Thinking Biologically, # 1

In this video, Mr. W uses an apple to provide an overview of the College Board's 4 Big Ideas of Biology.

The four big ideas provide the thematic framework for AP Biology, and they're applicable to all introductory college level biology courses.
Content Outline:
1. Evolution
a. Definition of Evolution
b. Example of a phylogenetic tree
c. What adaptations are
d. How natural selection works.
2. Information Storage and Transmission
a. DNA
b. Storage and transmission of genetic Information at a cellular level
3. Energy and Matter Flow
a. Overview of Photosynthesis
b. Overview of Cellular Respiration
c. How the one way flow of energy differs from the cycling of energy
4. Systems and System Interactions
a. What systems are
b. Cells are the key systems studied in biology
c. Cells and organisms as open system.
d. Levels of biological organization: ecosystems and biosphere

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[aarontrego]

That guitar riff will always be iconic

[samkkjj]

A very concise video which link various concepts. Just unbelievable!Great work Mr W.

[cpobyrne]

Excellent summary of biology's big ideas. Clever use of the apple as a prop in your explanations. This video should have more views and likes!

[RivasLaforet]

We can’t thank you enough, Mr. W. Thank you for your content, and I am looking forward to the next videos.