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Ed Sizemore Lesson Plans |
Field Kindley Home of the Golden Tornado |
Lesson Plans
Week of 05/19/08
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Biology |
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Monday |
Building A Baby Video - 20 Observations
STD Info & Discussion STD Quiz Finals Collect Notebooks - Extra Credit Collect Textbooks |
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Tuesday |
Finals
Collect Notebooks - Extra Credit Collect Textbooks |
Wednesday
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Early Dismissal
Finals Make-up |
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Thursday |
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Friday
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Standards |
5E, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D |
*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
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Month |
Standards |
Content/Topic |
Skills |
Assessments |
Essential
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August
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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
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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March |
5E |
Invertebrates |
Know the characteristics of Annelidia 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? |
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April |
5E |
Invertebrates |
Know the characteristics of Annelidia 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? |
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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? |