WOODLAND HILLS SECONDARY LESSON PLAN
Name ___Brett Booth______
Date __10/06/14_
Length of Lesson ___19 days___ Content Area ____Biology_________
STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC (Module, if applicable): Class Mammalia
BIG IDEAS: •
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
Apply appropriate instruments for a specific purpose
and describe the information the instrument can
provide.
•Describe and compare structural and functional similarities
and differences that characterize diverse living things.
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
Students will understand:
•Describe ways technology (e.g., microscope, telescope,
micrometer, hydraulics, barometer) extends and enhances human
abilities for specific purposes.
•Describe the structures of living things that help them function
effectively in specific ways (e.g., adaptations, characteristics).
•Describe the structures of living things that help them function
effectively in specific ways (e.g., adaptations, characteristics).
•Describe the structures of living things that help them function
effectively in specific ways (e.g., adaptations, characteristics).
•Identify the levels of organization from cell to organism and
describe how specific structures (parts), which underlie larger
systems, enable the system to function as a whole
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
•How is structure related to function at all biological levels of
organization?
•How does life result from chemical structure and function?
•How do organisms maintain a biological balance between their
internal and external environments?
•How do different organisms obtain and use energy to survive in
their environment?
•How do organisms interact and depend on each other and their
environment for survival?
VOCABULARY:
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
introduction to the anatomy of the fetal pig specimens.
-discuss where fetal pig specimens come from and the ethics
of dissection in the classroom.
-pick partners, label bags, and obtain fetal pig specimens.
-distinguish between the sexes of the fetal pig specimen.
-determine the age of the specimen.
-identify physical adaptations of pigs (hooves, nipples,
-explore superficial incision of fetal pig specimens.
- dissect into visceral cavity and tease away connective tissue
in order to prepare specimen for further dissections.
- compare epithelial, connective, and muscle tissue.
-identify internal structures and anatomical features of the
fetal pig.
-practice stating and using directional terms as indicated by
teacher.
-measure, compare and contrast the length of the intestines of
the fetal pig to that of humans.
-investigate some of the anatomical properties of the fetal pig
specimen.
-continue stating and using directional terms as indicated by
teacher.
-begin reproductive system dissection and identification.
-investigate some of the unique facts dealing with a variety of
mammals.
-discuss some of the adaptations found throughout the article.
-differentiate between the variety of mammals and their
characteristics.
-classify PA wildlife according to characteristics.
-group a variety of placental mammals in one of the 12 orders
discussed in class.
Fetal pig
Superficial
Incision
Anatomical features
Directional terminology
Placental mammals
Rati
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK:
•Daily question & answer between instructor & student
•Dissection techniques based upon instructor instructions.
•Measuring length of intestines.
•Calculating ratios.
•Read, discuss, & complete corresponding question to Article:
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Mammals
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
Basic understanding of prior & current knowledge of
material. Proper use of materials presented.
Summarizing Main Ideas
Open Ended Question
Exit Tickets
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
Do Now;Preparing for lab, dressing,
getting equipment, etc.
LCD Projector
PowerPoint
Lap top/classroom computer
DVD
Lab equipment
Zoology Color Plate Book
Resource Book
Numerous specimens used
for identification purposes
Overhead video camera for
microscope.
Overhead video/still frame
camera.
Compound light
microscopes.
Dissection microscopes.
Mini Lesson:Body Systems, funtion
and structures contained.
Guided Practice:
Independent Practice: Internal
structures of pig located and ready for
lab prac.
Summations/Formative Assessments:
Explaining the location/function, and
parts of the organ systems.
Reflections:
INTERVENTIONS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
A+
Test Corrections
Tutoring during prep periods
&/or after school
College Access
Group work
SIP plans (when needed)
•Directional Terminology
Quiz
•Lab Practicals: External &
Internal Structures of fetal
pig specimens
•Class Mammalia Test