Biology

Weekly Lesson Plan Form 45 Minute Course

Day:
Date:
Monday
(8.19.13)
Tuesday
(8.20.13)
Wednesday
(8.21.13)
Thursday
(8.22.13)
Friday
(8.23.13)
SPI/CLE:

SWBAT identify the
necessary tools for
scientific inquiry.

CLE 3210.Inq. 3 Use
appropriate tools and
technology to collect
precise and accurate data

College Readiness
Standards
CLE 3210.3.1 Analyze the flow
of energy through an ecosystem.

CLE 3210.3.1 Analyze the flow
of energy through an ecosystem.

CLE 3210.3.1 Analyze the flow
of energy through an ecosystem.

Objective:

SWBAT identify the
necessary tools for
scientific inquiry.

SW establish baseline
science ACT score.
SWBAT describe the
major criteria for living
things.
SWBAT differentiate
between abiotic and
biotic factors in an
ecosystem.

SWBAT describe the
basic levels of
organization in an
ecosystem.

SWBAT define ecosystem
and understand that
organisms in an
ecosystem interact by
exchanging energy

SWBAT distinguish
between autotrophs and
the different types of

SWBAT recognize
interdependence in an
ecosystem by explaining
the relationships depicted
by a food chain/web

SWBAT interpret a food
chain/web in order to
identify the members
representing each trophic
level in the ecosystem

SWBAT predict how a
population change at one
trophic level will affect
organisms at other levels
in an ecosystem

SWBAT recognize
interdependence in an
ecosystem by explaining
the relationships depicted
by a food chain/web

SWBAT interpret a food
chain/web in order to
identify the members
representing each trophic
level in the ecosystem

SWBAT predict how a
population change at one
trophic level will affect
organisms at other levels
in an ecosystem

SWBAT predict the effects
of changing biotic and
abiotic factors on a
population based on a
Teacher: Ms. Mitchell Course: Biology Lesson
Plan Date:
8.18-
8.22
Room
Number:
113
Biology
Weekly Lesson Plan Form 45 Minute Course

heterotrophs and identify
examples of each

SWBAT describe the
procedure for
Flipped videos and
Edmodo
SWBAT articulate
expectations for a
Gallery Walk.
HSWBAT articulate
structure of Honors
projects.

given food chain.
Instructional
Methods or
Strategies
Group work
Kinesthetic
Hands-on
Assessment

Direct Instruction
Modeling
Gallery walk

Direct instruction
Modeling
Direct Instruction
Hands On Modeling
Kinesthetic
Catalyst
(5-10 minutes)

Materials Check and
Binder transfer/Collect
data folder
ACT Preparation Anticipation/Cost to
Benefit Catalyst

Binder Quiz 1 CFU Catalyst
DBA 1 due
Introduction of
New Material or
Review
(10-15 minutes):
Scientific Tool Stations ACT Diagnostic

Edmodo + Flipped
Model Instructions

Levels of Organization
PPT and population
dynamics + Guided
Notes (Unit 1;
Assignment 1)

Possibly Glue Goblins
demo

Intro to Food
Chains/Webs/Pyramids
PPT 1 (Assignment 2)
Food
Chains/Webs/Pyramids
PPT 2 (Assignment 2)


Guided and
Independent
Practice
(10-15 minutes):
Scientific Tool Station
cont.
Diagnostic Gallery Walk Food Chain Gizmo 3D Energy pyramids
Biology
Weekly Lesson Plan Form 45 Minute Course

Assessment
(5-8 minutes):

Scientific tool questions ACT science diagnostic

College Readiness
Survey
Ecology Exit Ticket Food Chain Exit Ticket Exit Ticket Questions


Closure
(2-5 minutes):

Reminders: Prep for
ACT assignment

Reminders Reminders Reminders Reminders!
Homework or
Outside Class
Project:
Data based assignment 1 due
August 22
nd


Data based assignment
due August 22
nd


Ecology Flipped Video
(Notes due Monday)
DBA 1
Honors Projects
Introduction
Introductory Edmodo
quiz

Ecology Flipped Video
(Notes due Monday)
Honors projects Quarter
1
DBA1
Assignment #2
questions
Edmodo Assignment 1
Quiz Monday


Writing in Biologu

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