WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN
SAS and Understanding By Design Template
Name Matcuk/ Grischow
week:
Date 10/22/12
Length of Lesson 25 daysContent Area Biology
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STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC: Mendel & Patterns of Heredity
BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
Explain how genetic information is inherited.
Compare Mendelian and non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance.
Hereditary information in genes is inherited and expressed..
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
Students will understand:
• Describe how the process of DNA replication results in the transmission and /or
conservation of genetic information.
• Explain the functional relationships between DNA, genes, alleles, and
chromosomes and their roles in inheritance.
• Describe and/or predict observed patterns of inheritance (i.e., dominant,
recessive, co-dominance, incomplete dominance, sex-linked, polygenic , and
multiple alleles.
• Desc ribe processes that can alter composition or number of chromosomes (i.e.,
crossing-over, nondisjunction, duplication, translocation, deletion, insertion, and
inversion).
• Sexually reproducing organisms produce gametes which transport hereditary
information from one generation of organisms into another generation.
• Meiosis involves a two-step nuclear division reducing the number of
chromosomes in half – producing gametes.
• One or more pairs of genes on one or more chromosomes code for the
expression of inherited traits.
• Two or more versions of a gene (alleles) contribute to the expression of inherited
traits.
• During the process of meiosis genetic recombinations may occur contributing to
genetic variability within a population
• The Punnet square is a tool that can be used to predict the probability of an
offspring’s genotype and phenotype.
VOCABULARY: lleles, Polygenic, Homozygous,
Heterozygous, Heredity, Dominant, Recessive, Multiple
alleles, Genetics, Monohybrid cross, Dihybrid cross, True
breeding, P generation, F1Generation, F2Generation, Law
of Segregation, Law of Independent Assortment, Probability,
Pedigree, Nondisjunction, Genotype, Codominance, Deletion,
Phenotype, Incomplete dominance, Insertion, Punnett square,
Sex-linked traits, Inversion
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
• What is the relationship between structure and function at
biological levels of organization?
• How is the hereditary information in genes inherited and
expressed?
• How do we scientifically explain the evidence and
mechanisms for biological evolution?
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
• Provide examples for when it is correct to use the terms
scientific principle, scientific theory, scientific law, fact, and
belief.
• Summarize Mendel’s garden pea experiments and explain
why peas are a good test subject.
• Describe the hypotheses developed by Mendel
• Use a Punnett square to predict the outcome of a
monohybrid cross.
• Pose questions and provide evidence-based explanations
about understanding and observations of biological
phenomena and processes.
• Identify and describe various ways models are used to
explain, interpret, and predict, biological
phenomena/systems.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
#1. Open Ended Questions
#2. Graphic Organizers
#3. Exit Tickets
Others: Teacher questioning, class discussion, simulations,
labs, event retelling, think-pair-share, small group talk, game
playing, thumbs up, think aloud, read aloud, demonstrations
PERFORMANCE TASK:
• Warm-up activity
• Etymology
• Human Genetics Lab
• Punnett square problems
• Probability Lab
• Smiley Face Genetics Lab
• Worksheets
• Concept Map
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
Active Engagements used:
#1. Note-Taking
#2. Whole Class Response
Others: Cooperative learning
Lab
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Describe usage:
• Lecture/discussion to show how
meiosis leads to genetic variation.
• Model inheritance using
Punnett squares.
• Model probability using coin
tosses
Scaffolding used:
#1. Build on Prior Knowledge
#2 . Chunking
Others:
Describe usage:
• Build on DNA replication and
the knowledge of meiosis.
• Use the Human Genetics Lab
to demonstrate dominant and
recessive traits.
• Use the probability lab to
explore the chances of inheriting
traits.
Other techniques used:
• Genetic Disorders Research
Project in library
• Prompting if necessary.
MINI LESSON:
• Biology Practice of Genetic
Terms
• Human Genetics Lab
• Probability Lab
• One-Factor Crosses
Projector
Power Point
Lap top
DVD
Worksheets
Labs
CONTENT AREA
READING:
Chapter 8
INTERVENTIONS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Student portfolio
• Test Corrections
• Extended time for
homework and tests
• Alternative assignments
• Tutoring
• College Access
• Human Genetic Traits Lab
• Probability Lab
• Smiley Face Lab
• One-factor Crosses
• Two-factor crosses
• Multiple Alleles: Blood
Types
• Quiz
• Notebook Check
• Worksheets
• Two-Factor Crosses
• Multiple Alleles: Blood Types
• Dragon Genetics Lab