Biology PAP Lesson Plan
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4A(S): SWBAT Compare and
contrast prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells.
Warm-up: Students will answer 4
questions from the 2014 released
STAAR test which address TEKS 4A, 4B,
9A and 9D.
Egg Osmosis Lab Report Due
4B(R): SWBAT Investigate and
explain cellular processes
Assessment: Students will complete
including homeostasis, energy
Unit 2 Assessment on Cells.
conversions, transport of
molecules, and synthesis of new
molecules.
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5A(R) Describe the stages of the
cell cycle, including DNA
replication & mitosis & the
importance of the cell cycle to
the growth of organisms.
10/1- 5A(R) Describe the stages of the
10/2 cell cycle, including DNA
replication & mitosis & the
importance of the cell cycle to
the growth of organisms.
5(B) examine specialized cells,
including roots, stems, and
leaves of plants; and animal
cells such as blood, muscle, and
epithelium;
Warm-up: How did you grow from a baby Cancer and Cell Differentiation
to the teenager you are now?
Pre-Reading Assignment
Guided Practice: Mitosis and Cancer
Notes
Assessment: Exit Ticket
Warm-up: Mitosis STAAR Released Test
Question
Viruses Pre-Reading and Project
Guided Practice: Cell Differentiation and
Cancer Notes
Independent Practice: Unit 2: Onion
Root Tip Lab and Faces of Cancer
Activity
5(C) describe the roles of DNA,
ribonucleic acid (RNA), and
environmental factors in cell
differentiation
5(D) recognize that disruptions
of the cell cycle lead to diseases
such as cancer.
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Plans are subject to change to support the needs of the classroom.