Lesson Plan – Byrd/Edel Biology
Unit Theme/Subject/Grade Level
Ecology/Biology/10
Utah State Core Standard and
Objective
Standard 5: Students will understand that organisms interact
with one another and their environment.
How do interactions among organisms and their
environment help shape ecosystems?
Essential Question
Learning Guide Objective
The student will know…
The relationships and interactions among organisms and their
environment, and how that can shape ecosystems
The student will be able to …
Identify and categorize the types of symbiosis
Identify the levels of organization in an ecosystem
Illustrate examples of symbiosis
Explain common patterns of interdependence and interrelationships of
living things
Leading toward the understanding of …
Biology
Approximate Length of Time
Connects to Prior Knowledge
2, 90-minute periods
Data gathered in pre-assessment
(academic, interests, learning styles,
motivation, MI, Funds of Knowledge)
Self-Starter
Frame the Learning
Journal Question: TBD
Today you are learning about…
Ecosystems and Symbiotic relationships
You are learning this because…
Interactions among organisms and their environment help shape
ecosystems (where we live)
You will be doing…
Writing, group work, reading
You will know you have learned this when…
You can correctly categorize relationships among living things and how
the role they play in our ecosystem
Hook
Phase I: Exploration and Explanation
Symbiosis Activity (symbiotic relationships in your daily life)
Instructional Strategy/Strategies:
(demonstrate how the instructional
strategy will be used to introduce the
new knowledge and skill and how it will
lead the students to understanding)
Phase II: Guided Practice
(demonstrate the opportunity the
student will have to apply the use of the
new knowledge and skills and lead them
toward understanding while guided by
teacher direction)
Phase III: Independent
Practice/Assessment
1.
2.
3.
PPT
Guided notes
Visuals/pictures of various relationships
Students will categorize relationships among living things
(symbiotic, predator-prey, competition)
- Hook activity
- “my buddy” card game
- Mix and match ecology
Identify and discuss differences and interactions among
biotic and abiotic factors
- Abiotic vs. biotic factors graphic organizer and
worksheet
“I Can”
Webquest homework assignment
(demonstrate the opportunity the
student will have to be individually
accountable for new knowledge and
skills and movement toward
understanding)
Accommodations
Resources
Formative Assessment:
Reteach Strategies
guided notes, graphic organizer, shortened assignments or
increased time (as needed or allowed), partner work, visuals
PPT
Journals
Cards (for card games)
Worksheets
“I Can” Quiz
cK12 reading, journal reviews (most-missed questions),
content tutoring (request students who do not achieve a
baseline score)