Ellington Academy Lesson Plans
Mrs. Rhoades, Biology
Week of Feb. 3-7
Desired Outcomes
Objectives:
Compare and contrast the purpose, steps, and results of meiosis and mitosis
Analyze the data from and predict the results of an experiment
Explain and apply the concepts of homozgous, heterozygous, dominant and recessive traits
Identify the importance of Mendel's experiments
Essential Questions: How do we use technology to see the world?
How do you get the traits that you have? How does technology help us understand them and change them?
Assessment of Learning
Daily warm-ups; small- and whole-group discussion; monitoring students’ progress during independent work; completion of daily assignments; group inquiry work; homework assignments.
Arts/Technology Integration Strategy
Videos and Powerpoint slides will be shown. Students will create a large visual chart comparing the frequency of trait combinations in the class. Students will model the process of meiosis using pipe cleaners as well as drawing the process. Students will also draw the results of their "coin-flip baby."
Learning Plan for the Week
Hook: Why don't you look exactly like either parent?
Direct Instruction: The teacher will give daily instructions for activities as well as direct instruction on the topics of Meiosis and Mendelian genetics (dominant/recessive, homozygous/heterozygous).
Guided Practice: The teacher will guide students through the beginning of all activities and begin assignments as a class. Students will work in pairs to demonstrate understanding of meiosis for a formative assessment and in groups to interpret Mendel's data.
Independent Practice: Students will complete individual assignments to reinforce concepts.
Closure: Students will complete a coin-flip activity to demonstrate the random inheritance of traits through meiosis and demonstrate understanding of homozygous/heterozygous and dominant/recessive.
Materials/Resources: Handouts will be provided for students; students should have notebooks, folders/binders, and something to write with every day. They should keep their textbooks at home for a resource.
DAILY LEARNING PLAN
Genetics Week 2 2.3-2.7 Introduction to Mendelian genetics
Monday
(5) WU
(30) Notes: Meiosis (+ video)
(20) Start Pipe Cleaner Meiosis/Mitosis activity – model & draw mitosis
Homework: read p 163-166, answer #1-4 p 166
Tuesday
(30) Complete Pipe Cleaner Meiosis Activity
(20) Compare & contrast mitosis/meiosis and complete exit ticket
Wednesday
(5) WU
(rest of hour) Mendel inquiry
Thursday
(5) WU
(30) Mendel notes
(20) Mendel “lab”
Homework: Mendel practice
Friday
No school. Have a good weekend! :)
Mrs. Rhoades, Biology
Week of Feb. 3-7
Desired Outcomes
Objectives:
Compare and contrast the purpose, steps, and results of meiosis and mitosis
Analyze the data from and predict the results of an experiment
Explain and apply the concepts of homozgous, heterozygous, dominant and recessive traits
Identify the importance of Mendel's experiments
Essential Questions: How do we use technology to see the world?
How do you get the traits that you have? How does technology help us understand them and change them?
Assessment of Learning
Daily warm-ups; small- and whole-group discussion; monitoring students’ progress during independent work; completion of daily assignments; group inquiry work; homework assignments.
Arts/Technology Integration Strategy
Videos and Powerpoint slides will be shown. Students will create a large visual chart comparing the frequency of trait combinations in the class. Students will model the process of meiosis using pipe cleaners as well as drawing the process. Students will also draw the results of their "coin-flip baby."
Learning Plan for the Week
Hook: Why don't you look exactly like either parent?
Direct Instruction: The teacher will give daily instructions for activities as well as direct instruction on the topics of Meiosis and Mendelian genetics (dominant/recessive, homozygous/heterozygous).
Guided Practice: The teacher will guide students through the beginning of all activities and begin assignments as a class. Students will work in pairs to demonstrate understanding of meiosis for a formative assessment and in groups to interpret Mendel's data.
Independent Practice: Students will complete individual assignments to reinforce concepts.
Closure: Students will complete a coin-flip activity to demonstrate the random inheritance of traits through meiosis and demonstrate understanding of homozygous/heterozygous and dominant/recessive.
Materials/Resources: Handouts will be provided for students; students should have notebooks, folders/binders, and something to write with every day. They should keep their textbooks at home for a resource.
DAILY LEARNING PLAN
Genetics Week 2 2.3-2.7 Introduction to Mendelian genetics
Monday
(5) WU
(30) Notes: Meiosis (+ video)
(20) Start Pipe Cleaner Meiosis/Mitosis activity – model & draw mitosis
Homework: read p 163-166, answer #1-4 p 166
Tuesday
(30) Complete Pipe Cleaner Meiosis Activity
(20) Compare & contrast mitosis/meiosis and complete exit ticket
Wednesday
(5) WU
(rest of hour) Mendel inquiry
Thursday
(5) WU
(30) Mendel notes
(20) Mendel “lab”
Homework: Mendel practice
Friday
No school. Have a good weekend! :)