Lesson Plans (BR-bell ringer, CT-class time, HW-homework)
Class: Biology
SCOS: Obj. 3.05
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to….
*Discuss the process of
evolution
*Understand the natural
order of evolution
*Differentiate between the
different theories revolving
around evolution
*Differentiate between the
different types of
evolution
Topic(s): Evolution (MondayFriday)
Activities:
-Monday
BR: Study guide strategy: sit at one
of the six stations (concept map,
comparison chart, concept card,
diagrams, summary sheet and
index cards) with your group of 4
and using one of the topics we’ve
discussed in class so far, create a
study guide
CT: Present genomics posters,
Assessments:
comic activity: using the 6 panel
*FA-Warm-ups, Root word comic strip you created Thursday
practice, EOC review
night, cut it up and give it to
*SA- Root word quiz,
another group (taking one of the
genomics posters, hand
panels out), the other group will
span lab, fishy frequencies then have to put it in order and
and molecular connections give a story based on what they
activity
think really happened
HW: Read chapter 14.1, answer
Text/Materials/Resources: reading check points and questions
*Chapters 14-16
at end of section
*Study guide station
-Tuesday
sheets
BR: Evolution concept map: given
*List of 190 biology
the following words try to create a
vocabulary words
Week of: Oct. 17-21
Notes:
Expect a genetic disorder and genomics (what we did the
posters/presentations on) pop quiz this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EC EOC Review-For every FIVE chapters you print out your score, you will
receive 1 additional point on your test average (Glencoe website
ONLY)
http://ww.glencoe.com/sec/science/biology/bio2004/standardizedtest/in
dex.php?abrev=ntl
EOC Reviewhttp://www.iq.poquoson.org/2005vasol/eocbio/eocbio05.htm
Animated Biology Tutorials with quizzes:
http://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp00/00020.h
tml
Evolution Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuZTqLW_MN4
*Evolution PowerPoint
*Hand span lab
*Fishy frequencies
*Rat Island
*What is Evidence for
Evolution article
*Molecular connections
*Pesticide resistance
activity
*Root word practice and
quiz
Check for understanding
*Bell ringers
*Labs, mini labs, activities
*EOC review
connections between the words
(evolution, fossils, biochemistry,
reproduction, environment,
adaptation, natural selection, allele
frequencies, species, variation,
antibiotic resistance, pesticide
resistance, geographical isolation,
anatomical structures, and fossil
dating) for those words you do not
know, look them up!
CT: Finish genomics presentations,
Evolution PowerPoint part
4:Evidence of Evolution,
variation/hand span lab (to
observe, measure and analyze
variation in organisms and create a
graphical representation of the
information)
HW: Read chapter 14.2 AND 15.1,
answer reading check points and
questions at end of section, finish
hand span lab and analysis
questions, 1st period: measure your
hand span and at least 2 people in
your family (record on the back of
the sheet)
-Wednesday
BR: Biology essentials and
Exploration pg. 49-52
CT: Fishy Frequencies activity (to
compare the relationships among
variations in a population,
selection, and changes in allele
frequencies and evolution),
Evolution PowerPoint parts 1 & 3
(the early stuff & evolution)
HW: Define the following terms for
activity tomorrow: amino acids,
proteins, cladogram, cytochrome
C, anatomical features, paired,
appendages, dorsal nerve cord,
notochord, spinal column, amnion,
mammary glands, placenta,
foramen magnum, bipedalism and
phylogenetic tree
-Thursday
BR: Read the What is the evidence
for evolution article and use one of
the active reading strategies
CT: Practice root word quiz,
Molecular Connections activity
(How is biochemical evidence used
to determine evolution
relationships as modeled in a
phylogenetic tree?); Rat Island
Activity (each partnered group will
design a rat that would be able to
survive and thrive on their
particular island; to determine the
relationships between
environments and adaptations of
organisms)-must use correct
terminology-natural selection,
natural variations, changes in
environment, natural selection of
particular variations, passing on to
offspring of the favored variations,
allele shifts
HW: Work on rat descriptions
-Friday
BR: Go back to your original
concept map (from Tuesday) and
modify them-now that we have
discussed the words reorder the
connections if needed, fill in more
information with your new
knowledge and answer the
following question: What are the
connections among the major
concepts in the theory of
evolution?
CT: Root word quiz, present rats,
Pesticide resistance activity (How
does pesticide/antibiotic resistance
provide evidence for evolution?)
HW: None 
NC SCS Biology
21st Century Skills
Activity
Communication Skills
1.03, 3.05
1.03, 3.05 & 4.01
1.01, 1.02. 1.03 & 3.05
Conveying thought or opinions effectively
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Rat Island
When presenting information, distinguishing between
relevant and irrelevant information
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Rat Island
Explaining a concept to others
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Human Variation Measurement Activity
Rat Island
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Rat Island
Interviewing others or being interviewed
Computer Knowledge
Using word-processing and database programs
1.03 & 3.05
Developing visual aides for presentations
Using a computer for communication
Learning new software programs
Employability Skills
Goal 1, 3.05, 4.01
Assuming responsibility for own learning
All activities
Goal 1, 3.05, 4.01
Persisting until job is completed
All activities
1.03, 3.05, 4.01
Working independently
Developing career interest/goals
1.03 & 3.05
Responding to criticism or questions
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Rat Island
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Pesticide Resistance
Information-retrieval Skills
1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3.05 & 4.01
Searching for information via the computer
4.01
Searching for print information
Searching for information using community members
Language Skills - Reading
Goal 1, 3.05 & 4.01
1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3.05
3.05 & 4.01
4.01
3.05 & 4.01
Following written directions
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Human Variation Measurement Activity
Fishy Frequencies
Molecular Connection
Identifying cause and effect relationships
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Scientific Process and Evolution
Evolution Concept Map
Video: Darwin’s Dangerous Idea
Fishy Frequencies
Rat Island
Pesticide Resistance
Pesticide Resistance
Summarizing main points after reading
Locating and choosing appropriate reference materials
Reading for personal learning
All activities
Language Skill - Writing
Goal 1, 3.05 & 4.01
1.02, 3.05 & 4.01
Using language accurately
All the activities
Organizing and relating ideas when writing
All the activities
Proofing and Editing
3.05 & 4.01
Synthesizing information from several sources
Documenting sources
Developing an outline
Writing to persuade or justify a position
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Concept Mapping
Creating memos, letters, other forms of
correspondence
Teamwork
Taking initiative
1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3.05 & 4.01
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Rat Island
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Evolution Concept Map
Human Variation Measurement Activity
Rat Island
Pesticide Resistance
Working on a team
Thinking/Problem-Solving Skills
1.01, 1.02, 1.03 & 3.05
Identifying key problems or questions
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Human Variation Measurement Activity
1.01, 1.02, 1.03 & 3.05
Evaluating results
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Human Variation Measurement Activity
Fishy Frequencies Activity
Molecular Connection
Pesticide Resistance
Developing strategies to address problems
Developing an action plan or timeline