WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS

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WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN
SAS and Understanding By Design Template
Name Andrew Tomaselli
Date 4/1-4/11
Length of Lesson 10daysContent Area Biology
STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC:Theory of Evolution
BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
•Explain the mechanisms of evolution.
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS): •
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: •
evolution?
What are the mechanisms of
Students will understand: •
Explain how natural selection can impact allele
frequencies of a population.
Describe the factors that can contribute to the development of new species (e.g.,
isolating mechanisms, genetic drift, founder effect, migration).
Explain how genetic mutations may result in genotypic and phenotypic variations
within a population.
VOCABULARY: Darwin, natural selection, gradualism,
punctuated equilibrium, fossils, species formation
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
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Summarize the main points of Darwin’s theory of
evolution as it is stated today.
Summarize how biological molecules such as proteins and
DNA are used as evidence of evolution.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK:•
Poster, Lab, Projects
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
#1. Exit Tickets
#2. Pre-Assessment
#3. Open Ended Questions
Others:
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
Active Engagements used:
#1. Note-Taking
#2. Whole Class Response
Others:
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Describe usage:
Scaffolding used:
#1. Chunking
#2 . Guided Notes
Others:
Describe usage:
Other techniques used:
Projector
Power Point
Lap top
DVD
Worksheets
Lab Equipment
CONTENT AREA
READING:
Students will do outside
reading assignments on
genetics. Students will
also analyze complex
scientific articles for
evidence of evolution
INTERVENTIONS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
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A+
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Test Corrections
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Extended time for
homework and tests
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Alternative
assignments
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Tests
Quizzes
Labs
Notebook Check
Poster
Worksheets
MINI LESSON:
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Article review activity
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