WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN
SAS and Understanding By Design Template
Name Matcuk/ Grischow
week:
Date 02/16/15
Length of Lesson 10 daysContent Area Biology
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STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC:
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
Describe relationships between structure and function at biological levels of
organization.
Describe the three stages of the cell cycle: interphase, nuclear division,
cytokinesis.
Describe the events that occur during the cell cycle: interphase, nuclear division
(i.e., mitosis or meiosis), cytokinesis.
Hereditary information in genes is inherited and expressed..
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
Students will understand:
Describe and interpret relationships between structure and function at various
levels of biological organization (i.e., organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ
systems, and multicellular organisms).
Describe the events that occur during the cell cycle: interphase, nuclear division
(i.e., mitosis or meiosis), cytokinesis.
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
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.
VOCABULARY: Meiosis, haploid, crossing over, diploid,
independent assortment, chromatid, oogenesis,
spermatogenesis, ovum, polar body, sperm, undifferentiated
sperm, hermaphrodite, homologous chromosomes, tetrad
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?
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
• xplain/understand how DNA replication results in the
transmission of genetic information.
Interpret the relationship between structure & function at
various levels of biological organization.
Describe the role of DNA in protein synthesis, reproduction
and evolution.
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:
• Do now/Warm-up activity
• Etymology
• Crossing-over 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
• Projector
• Power Point
• Lap top
• DVD
• Worksheets
• Labs
• Science World Article
& WS
Describe usage:
• Lecture/discussion to introduce
meiosis and compare it to
mitosis;
Model crossing-over and explain
how it is used to map
chromosomes
CONTENT AREA
READING:
Chapter 7-1
Scaffolding used:
#1. Build on Prior Knowledge
#2 . Chunking
Others:
Describe usage:
Build on DNA replication and
the knowledge of the cell cycle
and how it compares with the
process of meiosis.
Other techniques used:
Prompting if necessary.
MINI LESSON:
Crossing-over lab
Video : Life’s Greatest Miracle –
•Chapter 3: Meiosis and
Production of Sperm Cells (4 min
36 sec)
•Chapter 4: Egg Cell Production
and Preparation (2 min 26 sec)
•Chapter 5: Fertilization (7 min)
***Must start at 1:45 into video
clip or see penis
INTERVENTIONS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Student portfolio
• Test Corrections
• Extended time for
homework and tests
• Alternative assignments
• Tutoring
• College Access
• Crossing-over Lab
• Quiz
•
• Worksheets