Biology PAP Lesson Plan
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7F(S) SWBAT Analyze and
evaluate the effects of other
evolutionary mechanisms including
genetic drift, gene flow, mutation,
and recombination.
Warm-up: Review Test from last week.
New Material: Notes on Genetic Drift,
Gene Flow, Mutations, and Recombination
Guided Practice: Handout with different
scenarios-bottleneck and founders effect
Homework: None
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7F(S) SWBAT Analyze and
evaluate the effects of other
evolutionary mechanisms including
genetic drift, gene flow, mutation,
and recombination.
NO SCHOOL- SNOW DAY
Homework: None
Warm-up: Read article about
endosymbiotic theory and Urey-Miller
experiment. Notes are taken about
endosymbiosis and Urey-Miller.
Opening and New Material: Video Clips
about both the endosymbiotic theory and the
Urey-Miller experiment. Notes are taken.
Homework:
Complete charts
7G (S) SWBAT Analyze and
evaluate scientific explanations
concerning the complexity of the
cell.
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7G (S) SWBAT Analyze and
evaluate scientific explanations
concerning the complexity of the
cell.
9D (S) SWBAT Analyze and
evaluate the evidence regarding
formation of simple organic
molecules and their organization
into long complex molecules
having information such as the
DNA molecule for self-replicating
life.
8A (S) SWBAT Define taxonomy
and recognize the importance of a
standardized taxonomic system to
the scientific community.
8B (R) SWBAT Categorize
organisms using a hierarchical
classification system based on
similarities and differences shared
among groups.
8C (S) SWBAT Compare
characteristics of taxonomic
groups, including archae, bacteria,
protists, fungi, plants, and animals.
8A (S) SWBAT Define taxonomy
and recognize the importance of a
standardized taxonomic system to
the scientific community.
8B (R) SWBAT Categorize
organisms using a hierarchical
classification system based on
similarities and differences shared
among groups.
8C (S) SWBAT Compare
characteristics of taxonomic
groups, including archae, bacteria,
protists, fungi, plants, and animals.
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New Material: Classification Notes
Guided Practice: Two charts are given to
students with questions attached about the
taxonomic categories.
Warm-up: Collect HW and review.
Guided Practice: Cladogram practice,
Characteristics of taxonomic groups Chart
Assessment and Closing: Exit ticket
Homework: Study for quiz on
taxonomy
Plans are subject to change to support the needs of the classroom.