Technology-Connected Lesson Plan
Title:
Grade Levels:
Curriculum Areas:
Measurable Objectives:
Virtual Frog Dissection
Biology I
 Science
 TLW review skills needed to analyze and implement the scientific
method to complete a virtual frog dissection.
 TLW demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology of a
frog.
 TLW compare and contrast frog anatomy with human anatomy.
LA Content Standards:
(SI GLEs: 6, 8, 11)
 SI 6- Use the five senses to describe observations (SI-E-A3)
 Describe how investigations can be observation, description, literature
survey, classification, or experimentation (SI-H-A2)
 Use technology when appropriate to enhance laboratory investigations
and presentations of findings (SI-H-A3)
 Identify and describe structural and functional differences among
organelles (LS-H-A1)
 Analyze the interrelationships of organs in major systems (LS-H-F1)
(LS-H-E3)
 Compare structure to function of organs in a variety of organisms (LSH-F1)
 Explain how body systems maintain homeostasis (LS-H-F2)
 Explain how selected organisms respond to a variety of stimuli (LS-HF3)
 Explain how behavior affects the survival of species (LS-H-F4)
 SE-H-A11: understanding how pollutants can affect living systems
Technology Standards:
Technology Productivity Tools (Resource Access and Utilization
Foundation Skill)
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use productivity tools to work collaboratively in developing
technology-rich, authentic, student-centered products.
Technology Research Tools (Linking and Generating Knowledge
Foundation Skill)
Students use appropriate technology to locate, evaluate, and collect
information from a variety of sources.
Students evaluate and select new information resources and
technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific
tasks.
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues (Citizenship Foundation Skill)
Students practice responsible use of technology systems,
information, and software.
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that
support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and
productivity.
 SmartBoard w/Computer w/Internet Access
Technology Connection:
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 Smartech lesson download
 http://frog.edschool.virginia.edu/Frog2/Dissection/Setup/setup1.ht
ml
 netfrogwkst.pdf
Procedures:
Materials:
Assessment:
Teacher’s Name:
School:
 Alternative Dissection Sites:
 http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_16/BL_16.h
tml
 http://frog.edschool.virginia.edu/
 http://www.ofsd.k12.wi.us/science/frogdiss.htm
 http://www.froguts.com/flash_content/index.html
 Printer
 Introduction: Review the safety procedures with the class for any
type of dissection.
 Provide each student with a copy of the newfrogwkst.pdf for
them to complete as the activity proceeds.
 Using the Smart Board lead the class through the interactive
website that goes through the process of dissecting a frog.
 Students will follow along on the frog worksheet filling in answers
as they go.
 Go over the answers once the review is complete.
 If additional practice is required there are alternative dissection
sites listed above. This activity may be used in lieu of the actual
dissection, but the ideal situation is for this to be preparation for
the real dissection.
 Review lab safety and proper dissection procedures if this is prep
for a dissection as closure. If this is not in preparation of a
dissection, closure should be a review of the steps involved in
dissecting a frog.
 Pencil and paper
 Class participation, Q & A, Closure identification of test taking
strategies.
 Aimee Bancroft
 C.M. Fagan
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