BROOKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN OVERVIEW

SUBJECT:

                    Biology I

TEACHER:

SHONIQUE MCLAURIN

DATE:

February 26-March 2, 2018

TOPIC/CONCEPTS TO BE

ACCOMPLISHED THIS WEEK:

Life Science: Genetics

STATE AND DISTRICT

OBJECTIVE(S) RELATED

TO THE TOPIC:

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity.

b. Utilize Mendel’s law to evaluate the results of monohybrid Punnett squares involving complete dominance, incomplete dominance, codominance, sex linked, and multiple alleles (including outcome percentage of both genotypes and phenotypes.) DOK 2

c. Examine inheritance patterns using current technology (e.g., pedigrees, karyotypes, gel electrophoresis). DOK 2 

METHOD OF TEACHING:

(checked)

O  Audiovisual

O  Discussion

O  Interactive

O  Large Group

O  Lecture

O  Reading/Comprehension

O  Small Group

O  Kinesthetic

O  Other______________

TEXTBOOK REFERENCE:

SATP2 Review Workbook: Section 1 (pages 213-248)

DATE OF EVALUATION:

(TEST)

Assessment: Tuesday, March 7, 2018 (Cellular Reproduction)

WEEKLY SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS:

MONDAY:

A.) Bellringer (Students will have 10 minutes to work bellringer; bellringer will be

     discussed upon completion)

B.) Pre-Assessment: Students will complete pre-test to use as a strategic primer and a

      primary measurement mechanism.

C.) Students will be given time to review Cellular Reproduction flashcards in pairs (in    

      preparation for Mitosis and Meiosis assessment)

D.) Introduction: Students will take notes on Mendel’s laws, probability, and monohybrid crosses (PPT)

F.) Closure: Students will complete an exit ticket to provide feedback on basic genetics concepts and laws.

TUESDAY:

A.) Bellringer (Students will have 10 minutes to work bellringer; bellringer will be

     discussed upon completion)

B.) Students will engage in a game of Password to reiterate Cellular Reproduction

      terminology.

C.) Students will work in small groups to complete Cellular Reproduction review guide. 

      Review guide will be discussed in large group upon completion.

D.) Closure: Students will complete SATP prep exit packet questions

WEDNESDAY:

A.) Bellringer (Students will have 10 minutes to work bellringer; bellringer will be

      discussed upon completion)

B.) Students will begin writing SATP2 review questions from section 10 (Basic Genetics) on

      flashcards.

C.) Practice: Students will complete genetics foldable to reiterate basic genetics terms, laws,

      and rules, and to practice monohybrid crossing.

D.) Cellular Reproduction assessment will be administered.

E.) Students will annotate and read with a pencil on SATP2 pages 213-226  to reiterate basic genetics terms and genetic diseases.

THURSDAY:

A.) Bellringer (Students will have 10 minutes to work bellringer; bellringer will be discussed

      upon completion)

B.)Review: Students will engage in a PPT to introduce Mendelian Genetics, monohybrid

     crosses, and genetic diseases.

C.) Students will engage in a game of “Password” to enhance vocabulary retention on

     Genetics.

D.) Students will review flashcards in pairs to prepare for genetics assessment.

E.) Students will complete

F.)Closure: Students will complete SATP prep exit packet questions

FRIDAY:

A.) Bellringer (Students will have 10 minutes to work bellringer; bellringer will be discussed

      upon completion)

B.) Activity: Students will engage in a game of “SWAT” to review material discussed on

      Genetics.

C.) Students will begin working on 3^rd 9-weeks exam study guide.

D.) Students will work in pairs to study SATP flashcard terms and questions.

MATERIALS:

Pencils, paper, worksheet/handouts, pens, markers, glue, dry erase markers, Promethean, swatters and terms wall for game, and flashcards with unit questions for Around-the-World.

DURATION:

This portion of the unit will require 5 instructional days consisting of 100 minute sessions each day.

CLOSURE:

At the end of each class session, students and teacher will briefly overview material that has been covered in the day’s lesson to bring the lesson to a conclusion.

SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS:

A.)Students with IEP will be placed close to the teacher for monitoring purposes.

B.)Students will be clued to stay on task.

C.)Students will be allowed to have assessments read aloud per IEP recommendation.

D.)Lesson plans, notes and assignments will be modified to accommodate IEP provisions.

HOMEWORK:

Homework will be assigned at the discretion of the teacher.  All students are expected to review notes each night.  In addition, all assignments left incomplete in class will be assigned as homework.