(DI) Layered Curriculum Lesson Plan Form -Name________________________
Teacher:
Subject
Unit of Instruction:
P. Corsetti
Science Level 5 – Life Science
Cells, Systems, & Organisms Content: Unit 1 - Classification
Implementation Dates:
Standards:
SC.05L.25 Describing and comparing the characteristics of phyla/divisions from each kingdom.
SC.05L.03 Use multiple valid resources (i.e. internet, science professionals, current media) to research
information prior to experiments.
SC.05L.14 Use appropriate scientific language in explanations.
Curriculum Layers
EVERYONE MUST DO ALL OF
THESE
CHOOSE ENOUGH OF THE
FOLLOWING TO SHOW YOU
ARE PROFICIENT/ADVANCED
1st Layer : Basic knowledge,
understanding. The student
builds on his/her current level of
core information.
Proficient = 55 points
Advanced = 65 points including
one assignment from 3rd layer.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge
2nd Layer : Application or
manipulation of the information
learned in the 1st layer. Problem
solving or other higher level
thinking tasks.
Proficient = 40 points
Advanced = 50 points including
one assignment from 3rd layer.
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Application & Analysis
3rd Layer : Critical Thinking
and Analysis. This layer requires
the highest and most complex
thought.
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Synthesis & Evaluation
Student Unit Learning Activities
1. Complete the daily journal entries answering the
“question of the day”
2. Assemble the Unit 1 Portfolio with assignments from
below.
1. Complete a coloring diagram of the Kingdoms/Phyla
2. Create a comic strip with 10 frames comparing
characteristics of phyla/divisions from each kingdom.
3. Complete a vocabulary sheet.
4. Complete a graphic organizer comparing phyla/divisions
of kingdoms.
5. Complete “Review Questions” on kingdoms.
6. Make a poster about the kingdoms.
7. Write a poem / song that relates to classification.
1. Write a letter to a friend describing the differences
between phyla/divisions from each kingdom.
2. Describe the importance of each kingdom and compare
the different rolls they play in nature. Write 2-3
paragraphs.
3. Describe in writing the taxonomy of an organism of
your choice. Write 2-3 paragraphs.
4. Create a “Wanted” poster for an organism.
5. Construct a 10-question quiz on classification.
A scientist discovers an organism she has never seen
before. Describe the process she goes through to
determine the taxonomy of the organism. Write 2-3
paragraphs
2. Create a dichotomous key to identify and classify two
similar organisms. (see example activity pg. 460-461)
3. How is DNA used to compare and identify similar
organisms? Research and write 3-4 paragraphs.
4. What is an endangered species? Choose an endangered
species in our area. Why is it endangered? What is
being done to protect it? Describe its taxonomy and
write 3-4 paragraphs.
Pts
75
50
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
1.
10
10
10
10
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