Ed Sizemore Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plans

Week of 09/22/08

	Biology
Monday	-Textbooks -Chapter 8 Word Search -Strange Medicine Video – 20 Observations
Tuesday	-Textbooks -Chapter 8 Word Search -Strange Medicine Video – 20 Observations
Wednesday	-Discuss Plasma Membrane Worksheet -Collect Word Search -Discuss Chapter 8-1 Notes -Study Guide 8-1 Study Guide
Thursday	-Discuss Plasma Membrane Worksheet -Collect Word Search -Discuss Chapter 8-1 Notes -Study Guide 8-1 Study Guide
Friday	-Discuss 8-1 Study Guide -Discuss 8-2 Notes -Study Guide 8-2 Worksheet -Mitosis In A Bag Activity
Standards	4A, 4B, 5C, 7A

*Lesson Plans are subject to change during the week as student needs are met*

Curriculum Maps

Name: Ed Sizemore Subject Area: Biology

Building: FKHS Grade Level: 10-12

Month	Standards	Content/Topic	Skills	Assessments	Essential Questions
August	4A, 4B, 5C (SAM)	Observation and the scientific process Process writing and reading Greek and Latin usage in science  \ Biochemistry of life Cell theory Cellular structure and function	Understanding the steps of the scientific process and how observation is used as a tool to collect data Understanding the use of technical writing and reading in science Understanding that Greek and Latin are the languages of science Understanding of the important biological chemicals responsible for life Understanding the components of the cell theory Understanding the components and functioning of cells	Observation lab and I.Q. test Directions worksheet and airplane lab Greek and Latin worksheet Modeling lab Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	How can we use science in our everyday lives? How can I use the language of science to understand the world around me? Does science suggest we are all related somehow?
September	3D, 3E, 3F, 4A, 4B, 4C, 7A, 7B, 7C	Cellular structure and function Plasma membrane structure and function Current issues in genetics The molecules of genetics and the steps of mitosis	Demonstrate the structure and relationships between cellular structures and organelles Understanding the structure and function of the plasma membrane Understand the role of cloning on current issues in genetics and society Understand the molecules of genetics and the steps of mitosis	Cell city drawing and writing activity – performance assessment and rubric. Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests. Letter to clone – writing assessment and rubric Science technology writing assessment Mitosis in a bag lab Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	How does the body repair itself? How are things transported in the body? What is cloning? Do all organisms contain the same genetic material? Why DNA and not some other molecule?
October	3A, 3B, 3C, 3E, 4B, 4C, 6D, 7A, 7B, 7C	Mendelian Genetics Modern Genetics	Demonstrate the understanding of Mendel’s principles by completing genetic crosses and genetic labs Understand the role of genetics by investigating heredity	Reebop genetics lab Genetic crosses Heredity lab and lab drawings Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive Computer Aided Instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments Group Competition	How much of my genetics are shared with my various family members? How closely am I related to others outside my family? How do my genes compare to other organisms? Can I predict what my children will look like? Are death and disease genetically controlled?
November	4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E	Cellular Biology Cell Theory DNA Evolution Darwinian Theory Natural Selection Evolution/Creationism Debate	Demonstrate the structure and function of cellular organelles Understand DNA replication Understand RNA transcription Understand protein synthesis Understand Mitosis Understand Meiosis Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary mechanisms	DNA modeling lab DNA/RNA graphing exercises Evolution/Creationism persuasive writing assessment and rubric Peer editing and review Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	Is human cloning possible? What are stem cells? Can we grow organs in the lab for transplantation? Can I determine the sex of my offspring? What is growth and why is it different for different people? Why can’t we stop HIV from spreading? How does natural selection affect me directly?
December	8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E	Evolution Darwinian Theory Natural Selection Evolution/Creationism Debate	Describe Darwinian Theory Explain the theory of natural selection Demonstrate the mastery of evolutionary concepts through writing and debate	Evolution/Creationism persuasive writing assessment and rubric Peer editing and review Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	How old is life on earth? Can I believe in God and Science? Why was Kansas recently in the news for Evolution? Can humans alter the course of natural selection? Can we really observe evolution in progress? Did we come from monkeys?
January	5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D	Scientific Naming Classification of Living Things Taxonomy and taxonomic keys Invertebrates	Understand scientific naming Demonstrate the ability to classify organisms Create and use taxonomic keys to classify organisms Know the characteristics of Porifera and Cnidaria	I.Q. test Dichotomous key lab Fish classification lab Microscope Lab Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	How do I make sense of the big words in science? What are the characteristics that make living things alive? Do we really need the metric system? Is grouping purely a human characteristic or does it have a foundation in all living things? How are sponges helping to cure chronic pain and cancer? How can a jellyfish save my life in the middle of Kansas?
February	5E	Invertebrates	Know the characteristics of Porifera and Cnidaria Know the characteristics of Annelida and Mollusca	Coral reef lab and coral reef collage Graphing lab and rubric Hookworm/Tapeworm lab and rubric Group presentations and peer review with rubric Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	How can coral reef ecology teach us about the balance of nature? How can an understanding of graphing help protect me in the future? What are my chances I will get infected by a parasite? What would happen to plants if earthworms disappeared? How is it we can find seashells here in Kansas?
March	5E	Invertebrates	Know the characteristics of Annelida and Mollusca	Group presentations and peer review with rubric Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	How could leeches save my fingers or protect me from a heart condition? How is working in a group important for my survival? How do clam shells help prevent bone disease?
April	5E	Invertebrates	Know the characteristics of Annelida and Mollusca Know the characteristics of Arthropoda Demonstrate proper lab and safety techniques Apply the concepts of scientific inquiry to experiments and scientific investigations	Earthworm lab Clam lab Grasshopper lab Crayfish lab Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	Why is it necessary to dissect animals? How can comparative anatomy help me learn about how a human functions? Why are insects so numerous? How can bee stings improve someone’s life or take it away?
May	5E, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D,	Vertebrates Human Sexuality	Know the characteristics of Amphibia and Mammalia Know the developmental stages of pregnancy, childhood and adolescence Know the various birth control options and their effectiveness Know the various sexually transmitted diseases	Frog lab Teacher generated worksheets, quizzes, and tests Interactive computer aided instruction A/V supplementation with writing assessments	Why is it that mammals survived extinction? What is the advantage of being warm blooded? What can a frog teach me about myself? What is safe sex? Why do I need to worry about STD’s?