WEEKLY LESSON PLAN
TEACHER
B. Rivera
25th
WEEK OF SCHOOL
COURSE: AP Biology
DATES: 3/2 – 3/6
The Big Ideas:
 Big Idea 1: The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life.
 Big Idea 2: Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow,
reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis.
 Big Idea 3: Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to
life processes.
 Big Idea 4: Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interaction possess
complex properties
Learning Focus – Unit 5 – Mendelian Genetics
(Big Ideas 1, 2, 3, and 4)
Status vs. Pacing Calendar: On Time
Rigor – key strategies for focus in 2014
 HOT questions
 Be the Lead Reader
 Wait time
Unit: Biochemistry
Big Ideas Addressed: 1,2,3,4
Learning Objectives:
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EK 3.A.2: In eukaryotes, heritable information is passed to the next generation via
processes that include the cell cycle and mitosis and meiosis.
EK 3.C.1: Changes in genotype can result in changes in phenotype.
EK 3.C.2: Biological systems have multiple processes that increase genetic variation.
Essential Questions:
 How is genetic information stored?
 How do genetic processes allow for variation?
 How is genetic information passed from one generation to the next?
Monday 3/2
Unit 6:
Molecular
Genetics
1. Objective: Students will learn to use pedigree maps to predict dominant/recessive and
sexlinked characteristics through generations.
2. Engage and connect –
 None
3. Guided instruction –
 Using a pedigree chart
Independent practice –
 Students will apply information and construct a pedigree map involving
autosomal diseases
4. Check for understanding – Class discussion
5. Homework – None
Tuesday 3/3
Unit 6:
Mendelian
Genetics
1. Objective: Unit Test: TLW complete unit exam over genetics, sex-linked problems and
pedigree.
2. Engage and connect –
 None
3. Guided instruction –
 None
Independent practice –
 None
4. Check for understanding – Class discussion
5. Homework – None
Wednesday 3/4
Unit 6:
Mendelian
Genetics
1. Objective: Unit Test: TLW review exams, identifying key terms and marking
corrections.
2. Engage and connect –
 None
3. Guided instruction –
 Explanation and assistance regarding exam questions will be given at student
request.
Independent practice –
 Participation and questions required by students, peer assistance encouraged.
4. Check for understanding – Class discussion
5. Homework – None
Thursday 3/5
Unit 6:
Mendelian
Genetics
1. Objective: Introduction to genetic recombination and gene mapping..
2. Engage and connect –
 What is gene mapping?
3. Guided instruction –
 Lecture: Gene Mapping
Independent practice –
 Notes and class participation
4. Check for understanding – Peer assistance and discussion
5. Homework –
 Bozeman Video
 Homework: Gene Mapping Practice
Friday 3/6
Unit 6:
Mendelian
Genetics
1. Objective: The learner will complete the Virtual Fly Lab and apply information to
predict outcomes.
2. Engage and connect –
 Why the fly?
3. Guided instruction –
 Students will complete digital lab
Independent practice –
 Students will apply gathered information to a Chi Square table.
4. Check for understanding – Peer assistance and discussion
5. Homework –
 Complete data calculations and apply data to table.
Upon request by any special needs student, they can receive additional time to
complete their assignments. Also, I am available every morning and most
afternoons to provide additional assistance to any student who requests it.
Depending on their specific request or my assessment of their involvement and
understanding of the subject matter in the classroom, special needs students are
given preferential seating.
Worksheets are used to prepare for each major test.
How will you assess learning and mastery?
Daily
 Observations during student group and independent work time, lab work, and board
work
 Class participation and involvement in discussions and labs
Weekly
 Homework
 Labs, Focus Activities, and/or tests
Demonstrations or Labs:
Lab Activities – TBD
Test: - TBD