Common Core
Lesson Plans: Terri Ortiz
TOPIC IX: CLASSIFICATION - Taxonomy
NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE STANDARD(S)
Standard 1: The Practice of Science
S.912.N.1.6
Standard 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms
SC.912.L.15.2
SC.912.L.15.4
SC.912.L.15.5
SC.912.L.15.6*
Core Text Book: Chapter 18
Mathematics Clusters:
MAFS.912.N-Q.1
MAFS.912.F-IF.2
MAFS.912.F-IF.3
MAFS.912.G-MG.1
MAFS.912.S-ID.1
MAFS.912.S-ID.2
MAFS.912.S-IC.2
Language Arts Clusters:
LAFS.910.SL.1
LAFS.910.SL.2
LAFS.910.RST.1
LAFS.910.RST.2
LAFS.910.RST.3
LAFS.910.RST.4
LAFS.910.WHST.1
LAFS.910.WHST.2
LAFS.910.WHST.3
LAFS.910.WHST.4
Vocabulary:
Binomial nomenclature, Taxonomy, Taxon, Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species,
Phylogenetic Tree, Cladogram, Common Ancestor, derived characters, Monera , Bacteria, Eubacteria, Archaea, Protista, Fungi,
Plantae, Animalia
Gizmo: Dichotomous Keys
Labs:
1. Classification of Fruits (HSL)
2. Survey of Domains and Kingdoms (HSL)
3. Cladistics (HSL)
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. Hierarchical classification based on evolutionary relationships (15.4)
1. Cell Type
2. Cell Structure
3. Number of Cells
4. Mode of Nutrition
B. Domains and Kingdoms (15.6)
1. Identifying examples from the kingdoms(prokaryotic, eukaryotic, unicellular and/or multicellular organisms, autotrophs, and/or
heterotrophs)
2. Domains-Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya
3. Kingdoms- Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plant, Animal
C. Reasons for changes in how organisms are classified. (15.2, 15.5)
1. Cladograms- construction and analysis
2. Phylogenic examples
3. Molecular clock proof
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Analyze and determine how and why organisms are hierarchically classified based on evolutionary relationships.
Classify organisms based on their distinguishing characteristics of their domain and/ or kingdom.
Classify an organism using the Linnaean system of classification.
List the six kingdoms of life as they are currently identified.
Observe examples of organisms as prokaryotic, eukaryotic, unicellular and/or multicellular organisms, autotrophs, and/or
heterotrophs.
Explain the reasons for changes in how organisms are classified.
Discuss the distinguishing characteristics of the domains and/or kingdoms of living organisms.
Describe the characteristics of an organism and assess its classification.
Explain the reasons for changes in how organisms are classified.
Create a cladogram to show evolutionary relationship of organisms.
Create a phylogenetic tree to show evolutionary relationships.
Investigate the evidence that molecular clocks provide for evolutionary descent.
Common Core
Lesson Plans: Terri Ortiz
TOPIC VI: EVOLUTION – Origins of Life
NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE STANDARD(S)
Standard 1: The Practice of Science
SC.912.N.1.3
SC.912.N.1.4
Standard 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge
SC.912.N.2.1
Standard 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
SC.912.L.14.5
Standard 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Things
SC.912.L.15.8*
Core Text Book: Chapter 19
Mathematics Clusters:
MAFS.912.N-Q.1
MAFS.912.F-IF.2
MAFS.912.F-IF.3
MAFS.912.G-MG.1
MAFS.912.S-ID.1
MAFS.912.S-ID.2
MAFS.912.S-IC.2
Language Arts Clusters:
LAFS.910.SL.1
LAFS.910.SL.2
LAFS.910.RST.1
LAFS.910.RST.2
LAFS.910.RST.3
LAFS.910.RST.4
LAFS.910.WHST.1
LAFS.910.WHST.2
LAFS.910.WHST.3
LAFS.910.WHST.4
Vocabulary:
abiogenesis, amino acid, biogenesis, chloroplast, endosymbiotic theory, eukaryote, organelle, mitochondria, organic molecule,
oxygen, prokaryote, protein
Labs:
1. Puzzle Theory: Law vs. Theory (HSL)
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. Law vs. Theories in Science (15.8)
B. Contributions of Scientists (Pasteur, Oparin, Miller and Urey, Margulis, Fox) (N.1.3, 1.4)
1. Theories of the Origins of Life
2. Earth’s Early Atmosphere
3. Conditions allowing for life on Earth
4. Organic Molecules/ Eukaryotes/ Chemical Evolution
C. Endosymbiotic Theory (conceptual)
1. Evolution of Eukaryotes from Prokaryotes
2. Evidence Supporting Theory
3. Origin of Eukaryotic Cells (14.5)
D. Role of Amino Acids and Proteins (18.1)
1. Results of Miller-Urey Experiment – Organic Compounds
 Apply knowledge of the development of a scientific theory and/or recognize the differences between theories and laws.
 Recognize that theories do not become laws, theories explain laws.
 Recognize that not all scientific laws have accompanying explanatory theories.
 Summarize scientific explanations of the origin of life on Earth. (ALD)
 Identify situations or conditions contributing to the origin of life on Earth.
 Compare different ideas about how organic molecules and cells first came about.
 Explain the experiments done to try and prove the origin of life on Earth.
 Identify what is science, what clearly is not science, and what superficially resembles science (but fails to meet the criteria for
science).
 Explain the theories of the possible ways that eukaryotic organisms evolved.
 Analyze how the organic molecules that define life were created and assembled into macromolecules.
Lesson Plans: Terri Ortiz
TOPIC X: CLASSIFICATION - What defines a plant
Standard 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
SC.912.L.14.7*
Standard 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms
SC.912.L.15.1*
SC.912.L.15.5
Standard 18: Matter and Energy Transformations
SC.912.L.18.12*
Core Text Book: Chapter 22, 23, and 2
Vocabulary:
Roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, cones, cambium, guard cells, phloem, root hairs, root cap, seed, stomata, xylem, stamen,
pistil, ovary, petals, sperm, egg, sepal, filament, anther, style, and stigma, meristematic, ground tissue, dermal tissue, and vascular
tissue Stoma, Guard cell, pollen tube, Ovary, Fruit, Cotyledon, Monocot, Dicot, Woody plant, Herbaceous plant, Cortex,
Endodermis, Root Cap, Cambium,
Gizmo: Pollination: Flower to Fruit
Flower Pollination
Labs:
1. Plant Structure and Function (HSL)
2. Exploring Flower Structure (HSL)
3. Properties of Water (HSL)
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. Overview of Plant s (14.7)
1. Organs: Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flower
2. Tissues: Ground, Vascular, Dermal, Meristematic
3. Evolution of Plants: Mosses, Ferns, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms (15.1)
Common Core
Mathematics Clusters:
MAFS.912.N-Q.1
MAFS.912.F-IF.2
MAFS.912.F-IF.3
MAFS.912.G-MG.1
MAFS.912.S-ID.1
MAFS.912.S-ID.2
MAFS.912.S-IC.2
Language Arts Clusters:
LAFS.910.SL.1
LAFS.910.SL.2
LAFS.910.RST.1
LAFS.910.RST.2
LAFS.910.RST.3
LAFS.910.RST.4
LAFS.910.WHST.1
LAFS.910.WHST.2
LAFS.910.WHST.3
LAFS.910.WHST.4
B. Physiological Processes of Plants (14.7)
1. Growth
a. Tissues: Meristematic Tissue
b. Structures: Root Cap, Cambium, Root Tip
2. Reproduction
a. Organs: Fruit, Cones, Flowers
b. Structures: Stamen (filament, anther), Pistil (stigma, style, ovary), Sepal, Petals, Sperm (pollen), Egg, Seed
3. Transpiration
a. Organs: Roots, Stems, Leaves
b. Tissues: Vascular Tissue
c. Structures: Root Hairs, Xylem, Stomata, Guard Cells
C. Properties of Water (18.12)
4. Photosynthesis
1. Cohesion and adhesion
a. Organs: Roots, Stems, Leaves
2. Ability to regulate temperature
b. Tissues: Vascular Tissue
3. Universal solvent
c. Structures: Root Hairs, Xylem, Stomata, Guard Cells, Chloroplast
5. Cellular Respiration
a. Organs: Leaves, Stems, Roots
b. Tissues: Vascular Tissue
c. Structures: Phloem, Stomata, Guard Cells, Mitochondria
 Relate the structures of plant tissues and organs directly to their roles in physiological processes. (ALD)
 Compare the structures and functions in different types of cells-plant, animal, prokaryotic, eukaryotic. (ALD)
 Explain how the structures of plant tissues and organs are directly related to their roles in physiological processes; roots, stems,
leaves, flowers, fruits, and cones, meristematic, ground, dermal, and vascular tissues
 Identify plant structures such as: cambium, guard cells, phloem, root hairs, root cap, seed, stomata, xylem, stamen, pistil, ovary,
petals, sperm, egg, sepal, filament, anther, style, and stigma.
 Describe the main tissues in mature root and stems.
 Summarize the properties of water and analyze how these properties make water essential for life on Earth. (ALD)
Explain the special properties of water that contribute to Earth's suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to
moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.
BIOLOGY
Date
Monday
12/07
Tuesday
12/08
Instructional
Focus/
Bell ringer
Intro Gizmo:
Hardy Weinberg
Classification
Puzzles
Activities
PowerPoint
&Activity
Classification
Why do animals have
scientific names?
HSL:
Classification of
Fruits
Wednesday
12/09
Thursday
12/10
Early release
day!
PowerPoint & Lab
HSL:
Cladistics
PowerPoint &
Activity:
Kingdom
Flipbook
Friday
12/11
GIZMO DUE
Classification
Puzzles Due
Activity:
Kingdom
Flipbook
Home Learning
* Vocabulary
Chapter 19-1
*SG Chapter 19-1
* Vocabulary
Chapter 19-2
*SG Chapter 19-2
GIZMO DUE FRI
* Vocabulary
Chapter 19-3
*SG Chapter 19-3
Test on 12/14
Assessment
Participation and
completion of
activity
Completion of HSL
Essential Lab
Completion of
HSL Essential Lab
Completion of
Flipbook
Participation and
completion of
activity & Gizmo
Date
Monday
12/14
Tuesday
12/15
Wednesday
12/16
Thursday
12/17
Friday
12/18
Instructional
Focus/
Bell ringer
Chapter 19 Due!
Review Quiz
File
Activities
Chapter 19
Reading &
Vocabulary Quiz
HSL:
PowerPoint &
Activity:
GIZMO DUE
GIZMO DUE
Dec. Current
Event 12/18
Dec. Current
Event 12/18
Day 1
Phylogenic tree
activity
Day 2
Phylogenic tree
activity
Study Guide
Kingdom
Comparison
Challenge
* Vocabulary
Chapter 22-1
*SG Chapter 22-1
* Vocabulary
Chapter 22-2
*SG Chapter 22-2
Dec. Current
Event 12/18
Enjoy your Family
READ NEW
Chapter 22
Assessment
Achieve C or higher
on quiz
Completion of HSL
Essential Lab
Participation and
completion of
activity
Participation in
activity
Participation in
activity &
completion of
Gizmo
Date
Monday
01/04
Tuesday
01/05
Wednesday
01/06
Thursday
01/07
Friday
01/08
Instructional
Focus/
Bell ringer
Gizmo:
Dichotomous
Keys
Chapter 22 Due!
GIZMO DUE
Chapter 22
Reading &
Vocabulary Quiz
Review Quiz
File
Home Learning
Activities
Video
Adaptions: How
Do Animals Do
That?
Home Learning
Assessment
* Vocabulary
Chapter 22-3
*SG Chapter 22-3
Geologic
Time Machine
PowerPoint &
Activity:
PowerPoint &
Activity:
Relative Fossil
Dating
Half-Life Lab
* Vocabulary
Chapter 22-4
*SG Chapter 22-4
Chapter 22 Test on 1/7
Participation and
completion of
activity
Participation and
completion of
activity
Study Guide
READ NEW
Chapter 23
GIZMO DUE FRI
Achieve C or higher
on quiz
Completion of
Gizmo