WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN
SAS and Understanding By Design Template
Name Matcuk/ Grischow
week:
Date 12/31/12
Length of Lesson 12 daysContent Area Biology
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STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC:Introduction to Biology
BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
• Interpret results of experimental research to predict new information, propose
additional investigable questions, or advance a solution.
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
Students will understand:
• Describe the stages common to scientific investigation.
VOCABULARY: Metabolism, gene, heredity, biology, cell,
reproduction, homeostasis, mutation, evolution, species,
natural selection, observation, hypothesis, prediction, pH,
experiment, control group, independent variable, dependent
varable, theory
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
• How is the scientific method important for scientific
investigation?
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
• Describe stages common to an investigation.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK:
• Superstition and the Scientific Method
• Gee Whiz Lab
• Salmon and Problem Solving Worksheet
• Using the scientific method to solve everyday problems
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
#1. Summarizing Main Ideas
#2. Graphic Organizers
#3. Exit Tickets
Others:
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
Active Engagements used:
#1. Higher Level Thinking Skills
#2. Partnering
Others:
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Describe usage:
• Students will apply the steps of
the scientific method to solve
problems.
• They will work with a lab
partner to determine the validity
of a superstition in one lab.
• Students will work with a lab
partner to run tests on a sample
Projector
Power Point
Lap top
DVD
Worksheets
Lab Equipment
CONTENT AREA
READING:
Chapter 1 Section 3
INTERVENTIONS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Student portfolio
• Test Corrections
• Extended time for
homework and tests
• Alternative assignments
• Tutoring
• College Access
• Superstition and the
Scientific Method
• Gee Whiz Lab
• Midterm study guide
• The Scientific Method and
Everday Problems
• Salmon
Experiment/Problem Solving
Worksheet
from a "crime scene" and 3
suspects. They will use the steps
of the scientific method to
determine who they can rule out
and then determine if there
would be sufficient evidence to
convict the suspect that was not
ruled out.
Scaffolding used:
#1. Build on Prior Knowledge
#2 . K-W-L
Others:
Describe usage:
• The student will build on his
knowledge of the steps of the
scientific method to solve 2
problems.
• They will apply what they
know, what they want to learn
about each scenario and then
apply what they have learned to
answer the problem.
Other techniques used:
Prompting if necessary.
MINI LESSON:
• Superstition and the Scientific
Method
• Gee Whiz Lab