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Notice: Updated Resource for AP Biology 2025 CED
This resource has been updated to align with the AP Biology 2025 Course and Exam Description (CED). The latest edition reflects the most current guidelines and expectations set forth by the College Board for the upcoming academic year. AP Biology 2025 CED.
Get ready for AP Biology Unit 4!
This bundle comes with 18 resources!
These resources are Prep-Free, just print and go!
This Unit 4 Lesson and Assessment Bundle with Printable Worksheets aligns with the AP Biology Course and Exam Description! These resources were designed to offer activities, concepts sheets, and FRQ assessments to help students learn, practice, and review all topics related to unit 4.
These resources can be used for classwork, homework, an assessment, as a review, or even a project.
AP Biology: Cells communicate by generating, transmitting, receiving, and responding to chemical signals.
Below is a detailed look at what comes in this amazing bundle!
Resource 1 – This resource is a Descriptive Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.5 (Feedback).
- The worksheet contains the descriptions of four (4) biological events. The students will need to identify the type of feedback mechanism represented by each description and name the Stimulus, Receptor, Effector, and Response.
- This activity can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 2 – This resource is a Bingo Activity for AP Biology – Unit 4.6-4.7 (Cell Cycle and Regulation of Cell Cycle).
- The activity contains ten (10) bingo card versions that contain various terms and phrases related to the cell cycle and regulation.
- Use the bingo call sheet to read the hints to participants. Game participants need to get five in a row to win!
- This activity can be done in class for a fun learning period or as a topic review.
Resource 3 – This resource is a Labeling Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.6-4.7 (Cell Cycle and Regulation of Cell Cycle- Checkpoints).
- With this worksheet students will need to identify the different parts of the Cell Cycle (including the checkpoints) and list their functions.
- This worksheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 4 – This resource is a Labeling Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.6 (Cell Cycle).
- With this worksheet students will need to identify the different parts of the Cell Cycle and list their functions.
- This worksheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 5 – This resource is a Vocabulary Sheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.1 (Cell Communication).
- Students will use the sheet to write the meanings of each term related to the topic of cell communication. The sheet includes terms such as Direct Contact, Local Signaling, Long-distance signaling, Synaptic signaling, Endocrine signaling, etc.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 6 – This resource is a 3 Corners Activity for AP Biology – Unit 4.1 (Cell Communication).
- With this activity, students will hear several statements related to the three general ways cells communicate (Direct Contact, Local Signaling, and Long Distance Signaling). For each statement, the students’ job will be to stand next to the Corner Label that best represents if they Agree, Disagree, or Need More Information about the statement read.
- Students will also complete a corresponding Activity Sheet where they will write down the name of their corner choice and explain why their decision was made.
- This activity has 10 rounds.
- This activity can be done in class during a lesson or as a review activity.
Resource 7 – This resource is a Concept Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.1 (Cell Communication).
- With this sheet, students will read the statements related to the three general ways cells communicate (Direct Contact, Local Signaling, and Long Distance Signaling). For each statement, they will say if they Agree, Disagree, or Need More Information about the description read. They will write down their choice and explain why the decision was made.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 8 – This resource is a FRQ Long Answer Question for AP Biology – Unit 4.2 (Introduction to Signal Transduction).
- With this sheet, students will answer FRQ long answer questions related to signal transduction.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, an assessment, or as a review sheet.
Resource 9 – This resource is a Cell Signaling Pathway Poster Activity (Giving the Green Light) for AP Biology – Unit 4.2-4.3 (Introduction to Signal Transduction and Signal Transduction).
- Students will be able to explore cell signaling pathways and illustrate how they occur.
- Students can work individually or as teams. If students are working as a team, each group member will be assigned a role (Recorder, Researcher, Technician).
- As part of the poster, students would need to:
- Draw a basic signal transduction pathway that occurs from outside of the cell to inside. Label and define the general function of each step.
- Draw a signaling pathway showing 1 secondary messenger and note the importance of secondary messengers, and more.
- This resource also includes a Worksheet (FAQs)
- This activity can be done in class, as homework, or even a project.
Resource 10 – This resource is a Comic Strip Activity for AP Biology Unit 4.1-4.4 (Cell Communication and Signal Transduction Pathways).
- As part of this resource, students will be able to describe and illustrate aspects of cell communication.
- Students will make an individual comic strip story that explains any 5 of the selected 15+ KEY IDEAS. Students can create one comic per KEY IDEAS if that design works better.
- This activity can be done in class, as homework, an assessment, or even a project.
- The Grading Rubric is included along with several comic strip designs (6 options). If students need additional space, they can use multiple comic strip sheets.
Resource 11 – This resource is a Comparison Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.2 (Introduction to Signal Transduction - Plasma Membrane Receptors and Intracellular Receptors).
- With this sheet, students will fill in the table with comparisons of plasma membrane receptors and intracellular receptors based on the category topics.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet. Students can also fill out this sheet during the lesson as the teacher goes through each aspect of plasma membrane receptors and intracellular receptors.
Resource 12 – This resource is a Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.2-4.3(Introduction to Signal Transduction and Signal Transduction).
- Students will answer several concept questions related to cell signaling pathways.
- This worksheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 13 – This resource is a FRQ Analyze Model Sheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.2-4.3 (Introduction to Signal Transduction and Signal Transduction).
- With this sheet, students will answer an FRQ question related to cell signaling (signal transduction) by reviewing a model.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, an assessment, or as a review sheet.
Resource 14 – This resource is an Investigative Worksheet (When Cell Communication Goes Wrong) for AP Biology – Unit 4.1 (Cell Communication).
- With this sheet, students will review a list of illnesses and/or diseases and choose any three from the list. This investigation expects students to explain how their chosen illness and/or disease occurs due to issues, problems, or a breakdown in cell communication.
- All explanations and justifications should be written in their own words.
- If students use the Internet, they should properly cite primary sources using APA in-text citations. (How to do this is referenced in the resource with examples.)
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, an assessment, or as a review sheet.
Resource 15 – This resource is a Social Media Activity (Role Play) for AP Biology – Unit 4.7 (Regulation of Cell Cycle)
- Learners will create a fictional social media post or profile page for any ONE of the below listed checkpoints needed for the regulation of the cell cycle.
- G1 Checkpoint
- G2 Checkpoint
- M (Spindle) Checkpoint
The social media post or profile page should mimic (i.e., be created with a similar structure as) Twitter (now X), YouTube, or Facebook.
Learners will think about the chosen checkpoint as an individual with a social media presence. The post and/or profile should inform the followers of:
- A description of the role of the selected checkpoint.
- A description of what happens to a cell if it DOES NOT pass the checkpoint.
- A description of what happens to a cell if it DOES pass the checkpoint.
- A description of cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks).
The Grading Rubric is included along with Brief Answers!
Resource 16 – Short Film Project for AP Biology - Unit 6.3-6.4 (Transcription and RNA Processing, and Translation).
- The Learners’ Goal: Create a short film of the listed AP Biology topic: Transcription & Translation (Unit 6)
- Central Dogma
- Transcription Process and Regulation
- RNA processing
- Translation Process
- Mutations and their effects on proteins - Point mutations, Frameshift mutations, etc.
- The film (video) should be 5-10 minutes in length.
- The Grading Rubric is included.
- This activity can be done as classwork, homework, or a project.
_______________________________
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Description
Notice: Updated Resource for AP Biology 2025 CED
This resource has been updated to align with the AP Biology 2025 Course and Exam Description (CED). The latest edition reflects the most current guidelines and expectations set forth by the College Board for the upcoming academic year. AP Biology 2025 CED.
Get ready for AP Biology Unit 4!
This bundle comes with 18 resources!
These resources are Prep-Free, just print and go!
This Unit 4 Lesson and Assessment Bundle with Printable Worksheets aligns with the AP Biology Course and Exam Description! These resources were designed to offer activities, concepts sheets, and FRQ assessments to help students learn, practice, and review all topics related to unit 4.
These resources can be used for classwork, homework, an assessment, as a review, or even a project.
AP Biology: Cells communicate by generating, transmitting, receiving, and responding to chemical signals.
Below is a detailed look at what comes in this amazing bundle!
Resource 1 – This resource is a Descriptive Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.5 (Feedback).
- The worksheet contains the descriptions of four (4) biological events. The students will need to identify the type of feedback mechanism represented by each description and name the Stimulus, Receptor, Effector, and Response.
- This activity can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 2 – This resource is a Bingo Activity for AP Biology – Unit 4.6-4.7 (Cell Cycle and Regulation of Cell Cycle).
- The activity contains ten (10) bingo card versions that contain various terms and phrases related to the cell cycle and regulation.
- Use the bingo call sheet to read the hints to participants. Game participants need to get five in a row to win!
- This activity can be done in class for a fun learning period or as a topic review.
Resource 3 – This resource is a Labeling Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.6-4.7 (Cell Cycle and Regulation of Cell Cycle- Checkpoints).
- With this worksheet students will need to identify the different parts of the Cell Cycle (including the checkpoints) and list their functions.
- This worksheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 4 – This resource is a Labeling Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.6 (Cell Cycle).
- With this worksheet students will need to identify the different parts of the Cell Cycle and list their functions.
- This worksheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 5 – This resource is a Vocabulary Sheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.1 (Cell Communication).
- Students will use the sheet to write the meanings of each term related to the topic of cell communication. The sheet includes terms such as Direct Contact, Local Signaling, Long-distance signaling, Synaptic signaling, Endocrine signaling, etc.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 6 – This resource is a 3 Corners Activity for AP Biology – Unit 4.1 (Cell Communication).
- With this activity, students will hear several statements related to the three general ways cells communicate (Direct Contact, Local Signaling, and Long Distance Signaling). For each statement, the students’ job will be to stand next to the Corner Label that best represents if they Agree, Disagree, or Need More Information about the statement read.
- Students will also complete a corresponding Activity Sheet where they will write down the name of their corner choice and explain why their decision was made.
- This activity has 10 rounds.
- This activity can be done in class during a lesson or as a review activity.
Resource 7 – This resource is a Concept Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.1 (Cell Communication).
- With this sheet, students will read the statements related to the three general ways cells communicate (Direct Contact, Local Signaling, and Long Distance Signaling). For each statement, they will say if they Agree, Disagree, or Need More Information about the description read. They will write down their choice and explain why the decision was made.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 8 – This resource is a FRQ Long Answer Question for AP Biology – Unit 4.2 (Introduction to Signal Transduction).
- With this sheet, students will answer FRQ long answer questions related to signal transduction.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, an assessment, or as a review sheet.
Resource 9 – This resource is a Cell Signaling Pathway Poster Activity (Giving the Green Light) for AP Biology – Unit 4.2-4.3 (Introduction to Signal Transduction and Signal Transduction).
- Students will be able to explore cell signaling pathways and illustrate how they occur.
- Students can work individually or as teams. If students are working as a team, each group member will be assigned a role (Recorder, Researcher, Technician).
- As part of the poster, students would need to:
- Draw a basic signal transduction pathway that occurs from outside of the cell to inside. Label and define the general function of each step.
- Draw a signaling pathway showing 1 secondary messenger and note the importance of secondary messengers, and more.
- This resource also includes a Worksheet (FAQs)
- This activity can be done in class, as homework, or even a project.
Resource 10 – This resource is a Comic Strip Activity for AP Biology Unit 4.1-4.4 (Cell Communication and Signal Transduction Pathways).
- As part of this resource, students will be able to describe and illustrate aspects of cell communication.
- Students will make an individual comic strip story that explains any 5 of the selected 15+ KEY IDEAS. Students can create one comic per KEY IDEAS if that design works better.
- This activity can be done in class, as homework, an assessment, or even a project.
- The Grading Rubric is included along with several comic strip designs (6 options). If students need additional space, they can use multiple comic strip sheets.
Resource 11 – This resource is a Comparison Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.2 (Introduction to Signal Transduction - Plasma Membrane Receptors and Intracellular Receptors).
- With this sheet, students will fill in the table with comparisons of plasma membrane receptors and intracellular receptors based on the category topics.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet. Students can also fill out this sheet during the lesson as the teacher goes through each aspect of plasma membrane receptors and intracellular receptors.
Resource 12 – This resource is a Worksheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.2-4.3(Introduction to Signal Transduction and Signal Transduction).
- Students will answer several concept questions related to cell signaling pathways.
- This worksheet can be done as classwork, homework, or as a review sheet.
Resource 13 – This resource is a FRQ Analyze Model Sheet for AP Biology – Unit 4.2-4.3 (Introduction to Signal Transduction and Signal Transduction).
- With this sheet, students will answer an FRQ question related to cell signaling (signal transduction) by reviewing a model.
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, an assessment, or as a review sheet.
Resource 14 – This resource is an Investigative Worksheet (When Cell Communication Goes Wrong) for AP Biology – Unit 4.1 (Cell Communication).
- With this sheet, students will review a list of illnesses and/or diseases and choose any three from the list. This investigation expects students to explain how their chosen illness and/or disease occurs due to issues, problems, or a breakdown in cell communication.
- All explanations and justifications should be written in their own words.
- If students use the Internet, they should properly cite primary sources using APA in-text citations. (How to do this is referenced in the resource with examples.)
- This sheet can be done as classwork, homework, an assessment, or as a review sheet.
Resource 15 – This resource is a Social Media Activity (Role Play) for AP Biology – Unit 4.7 (Regulation of Cell Cycle)
- Learners will create a fictional social media post or profile page for any ONE of the below listed checkpoints needed for the regulation of the cell cycle.
- G1 Checkpoint
- G2 Checkpoint
- M (Spindle) Checkpoint
The social media post or profile page should mimic (i.e., be created with a similar structure as) Twitter (now X), YouTube, or Facebook.
Learners will think about the chosen checkpoint as an individual with a social media presence. The post and/or profile should inform the followers of:
- A description of the role of the selected checkpoint.
- A description of what happens to a cell if it DOES NOT pass the checkpoint.
- A description of what happens to a cell if it DOES pass the checkpoint.
- A description of cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks).
The Grading Rubric is included along with Brief Answers!
Resource 16 – Short Film Project for AP Biology - Unit 6.3-6.4 (Transcription and RNA Processing, and Translation).
- The Learners’ Goal: Create a short film of the listed AP Biology topic: Transcription & Translation (Unit 6)
- Central Dogma
- Transcription Process and Regulation
- RNA processing
- Translation Process
- Mutations and their effects on proteins - Point mutations, Frameshift mutations, etc.
- The film (video) should be 5-10 minutes in length.
- The Grading Rubric is included.
- This activity can be done as classwork, homework, or a project.
_______________________________
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