WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN
SAS and Understanding By Design Template
Name: Mr. Dan Schuller Date: 2/26 – 3/1/12
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Length of Lesson: 17 days Content Area: Unit 6 – Endangered species
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STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC:
 PA Mammals
 Animal Tracks
 Threatened Species
 Endangered Species
 Extinct Species
 Local Species
BIG IDEAS:
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
 How many native mammals are in PA?
 What mammals are extirpated? Endangered?
Threatened? Exotic?
 What are key characteristics of PA’s mammals?
 How are animal tracks used to survey animals?
 What is biodiversity?
 How do organism interact in an ecosystem
 What is fitness?
 How do adaptations influence survival?
 What are some examples of structural and
behavioral adaptations?
 How do humans affect species?
 Distinguish between threatened, endangered, and
extinct species.
 What can be done to help preserve biodiversity?
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
(COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
 Explain the role that specific organisms have in their
ecosystem.
 Identify a species and explain what effects an increase
or decline in its numbers might have on the ecosystem.
 Describe an organism’s adaptations for survival in its
habitat.
 Compare adaptations among species.
 Identify a species and explain how its adaptations are
related to its niche in the environment.
 Explain factors that could lead to a species’ increase or
decrease.
 Explain how management practices may influence the
success of specific species.
 Identify and explain criteria used by scientists for
categorizing organisms as threatened, endangered, or
extinct.
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
MODULE B—Continuity and Unity of Life
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR BIO.B.4 Ecology
PA Standard 4.7: Threatened, Endangered, and Extinct Species
SAI 1: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.
National Science Standards: SPSP 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b, & 6d.
Students will understand:
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Major examples of native mammals to PA.
Major threats and concerns about PA’s mammals.
Interpret signs of animal activity (tracks, rubbings, scat,
etc…) to identify the type of animal.
Biodiversity
Interactions among organism in an ecosystem
Adaptations – structural and behavioral
Survival of the Fittest
Human impact on some PA species
Threatened, Endangered, and Extinct species
Help for Threatened and Endangered species
Local Bird Calls
VOCABULARY:
Mammals; extirpated; extinct; endangered; threatened; exotic;
tracks; scat; game animal; biodiversity; symbiosis; parasitism;
mutualism; commensalism; predation; competition; adaptation;
behavioral adaptation; structural adaptation; reflex; instinct;
mimicry; natural selection;
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASKS:
 Key vocabulary
 Lab Investigations
 Field Study
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
 Thumbs-up
 Graphic organizers
 Summarizing main ideas
 Exit slips
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
Active Engagements used:
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
 Computer
INTERVENTIONS:
 Redirection during class.
 One on one assistance.
ASSIGNMENTS:
 Unit vocabulary
 Guided note packets
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Note taking
Partnering
Graphic Organizers
Whole class response
Describe usage: Used during
class.
Scaffolding used:
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Build vocabulary
 Build on prior
knowledge
 Teacher prompting
 Guided notes
 Provide Visual Support
Describe usage: Used during
class.
DAY
MINI LESSONS
NUMBER/DATE
TOPIC
OBJECTIVE(S) By the end
of the lesson each student
will be able to:
PROCEDURES /
TECHNIQUES
To reach objectives
4
 Computer projector
 Textbooks
 Folders
 Handouts
 Lab Materials
 Laptops
CONTENT AREA
READING:
Read parts of Chapter 10 in
textbook.
 Active Readings on
biodiversity.
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Moving seat to a more
productive location.
After class/school
tutoring.
Corrections on
assignment/exam.
Extension/Extended time
to complete
assignment/exam.
Alternative assignment.
Conference with other
staff. (roster teachers,
counselors or
administrators)
Conference with parent.
Active Readings
Lab write ups/reports
Lab investigations
POTD sheets
Case Studies
Monday
DAY
Tuesday
DAY
Wednesday
DAY
Thursday
2/27
5
2/28
6
2/29
1
3/1
Endangered
Species Test
Introduction to
Ecosystems.
Ecosystems
Ecosystems:
Forest Biomes
Evaluate the
knowledge of the
concepts covered
on Endangered
Species.
Identify the major
ecosystems/biomes
of the world.
Define an ecosystem.
Relate ecosystems to
prior knowledge.
Learn the unique
characteristics of
forest biomes.
Endangered
Species Test.
Make up tests.
Story about zebra
mussels.
Power point notes on
ecosystems.
View a video on one
type of forest biome
and complete a video
sheet.
Pick up Checklist
Introductory video
on Ecosystems
Checklist on Weds.
Checklist on Weds.
Turn in checklists
Homework:
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DAY
Friday
3/2
Parent/Teacher
conferences.