WOODLAND HILLS SECONDARY LESSON PLAN
Name ___Brett Booth______
Date __8/25/2014__
Length of Lesson ____12 Days__ Content Area ____Biology_________
STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC (Module, if applicable):
Biology Mod. B – Continuity and unity of life
BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
Describe the ecological levels of organization in the biosphere.
BIO.B.$ - Ecosystems CH 16
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
Describe the levels of ecological organization (i.e., organism,
population, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere).
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What are the levels of ecological organization?
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Why are the levels of organization important?
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How do characteristics of ecosystems change between
different ecosystems
Describe characteristic biotic and abiotic components of
aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Students will understand: the circle of energy transfer, nitrogen cycle, water
cycle, etc.
VOCABULARY:
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
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Organisms
Population
Ecosystem
Community
Biome
Biosphere
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Distinguish an ecosystem from a community.
Describe the diversity of a representative ecosystem.
Sequence the process of succession.
Distinguish between producers and consumers.
Compare food webs and chains.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK:
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
Do Now; Writing Assignments
Mini Lesson: Exxon vs. BP
Guided Practice Summary
\Independent Practice: Oil Change
Summations/Formative Assessments:
Oil change calculations
Vocabulary Quiz
Reflections: Revise Wring Assignment
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
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Projector
Power Point
Lap top
DVD
Worksheets
Lab Equipmen
INTERVENTIONS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
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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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Tutoring
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Tests
Quizzes
Labs
Notebook Check
Poster
Worksheets