COPPIVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LESSON PLANS 11-30-15 TO 12-4-15
Teacher: Bailey
Course: 7th Grade Life Science
Blocks: 3rd and 5th
Monday, November 30
COS: Mendel’s laws of genetics. Chromosomes. Genes and genetics. Punnett squares.
Daily Objectives: Identify some patterns of human inheritance. Describe the functions of sex
chromosomes. Explain the relationships between genes and environment.
Bell Ringer: How do geneticists trace the inheritance of traits?
Before: Return study guides.
During: Correct study guides.
After: Exit slip—What causes genetic disorders?
Tuesday, December 1
COS: Homeostasis and response. Cell structure. Tissues, organs, and organ systems. Organization of the
human body.
Daily Objective: Identify the levels of organization for a human body.
Bell Ringer: Quick write hypothesis for lesson 8 Body Organiztion.
Before: Set up lesson 8 in journal.
During: Define key terms, section assessment, discussion and notes.
After: Journal response—List the levels of organization in the body.
Wednesday, December 2
COS: Homeostasis and response. Cell structure. Tissues, organs and organ systems. Organization of the
human body.
Daily Objective: Identify the levels of organization for a human body.
Bell Ringer: What is homeostasis?
Before: Prepare materials and devices to do research on the 11 body systems.
During: Complete a table on body systems—Organs, major functions, how do you keep this system
healthy.
After: Turn in research.
Thursday, December 3
COS: Homeostasis and response. Cell structure. Tissues, organs and organ systems. Organization of the
human body.
Daily Objective: Identify the levels of organization for a human body.
Bell Ringer: What is the difference between tissues and organs?
Before: Prepare materials for an open book test on body organization and homeostasis.
During: Administer open book test.
After: Quick write—What systems are involved when you prepare a sandwich and then eat it?
Friday, December 4
COS: Homeostasis and response. Energy flow through ecosystems.
Daily Objective: Explain why the body needs food. Describe how the six nutrients needed by the body
help carry out essential processes.
Bell Ringer: Quick Write—Hypothesis for lesson 9.
Before: Set up lesson 9 Food and energy.
During: Power point, notes, lecture, discussion, and defining key terms.
After: Exit slip—list examples of carbohydrates.