Subject: 8th grade science
Teacher: Mr. McElhaney
Text: McDougal Cells & Heredity
Week: 1/13-17
Materials: science folder/notebook, paper, free reading book & writing instruments/utensils (pencils & blue or black pens)
District Goals: S1C1-4, S2C1 & S4C2PO1
CCSS: RST1,2&3; WHST1
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Sci.: S4C2PO1
purposes of cell division
CCSS: RST 2 determine
central ideas
HYS: ques, questions &
advanced organizers
Assmnt: chapter
questions
T.S.W. compose answers to questions in order to gain an understanding of the role of the cell
processes of mitosis and meiosis that allow for cell growth, repair and reproduction evidence by
reading, discussion and text as well as completing select chapter questions.
Sci.: S2C1 identify
scientific contributions
CCSS: RST1 & WHST1
support arguments/claim
HYS: identify
similarities & differences
Assmnt: A.C.E./C.E.R.
writing response
T.S.W. analyze and cite science cell article(s) in order to support or refute a position/viewpoint as
evidence by using the A.C.E. method to respond to article questions.
Sci.: S4C2PO1
purposes of cell division
CCSS: RST2 provide
accurate summary
HYS: note taking &
summarizing
Assmnt: video summary
T.S.W. compose a paragraph in order to gain an understanding of the cell structures and processes of
that allow for cell growth, repair and reproduction as evidence by viewing, taking notes and writing a
summary paragraph of a cell video.
http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cell-division/v/phases-of-mitosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLKX_4DHE3I&feature=player_embedded
Sci.: S5C1PO1 matter
S1C1-4 Inquiry Process
CCSS: RST3+
follow procedures
HYS: generate hypothesis Assmnt: Lab write up
& cooperative learning SGI
T.S.W. formulate a hypothesis, conduct an investigation, make observations, and communicate
results in order to gain an understanding of the cell structures and processes of that allow for cell
growth, repair and reproduction as evidence by participating in discussion of lab processes and
procedures as well as conducting and completing a cells lab, DNA extraction.
Sci.: S4C2PO1
purposes of cell division
CCSS: RST 1support
analysis of text
HYS: cues, questions &
advanced organizers +SGI
Assmnt: cell division
worksheet
T.S.W. compose answers to questions in order to gain an understanding of the role of the cell
processes for cell growth, repair and reproduction as evidence by reading and discussion text and by
completing a cell division challenge and/or reinforcement worksheet (SGI).
Homework:
* Students are always responsible for the material presented. Study!
* Finished assignments may be turned in at the end of the hour.
* All chapter assignments are due no later than the day of the test.