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Stacey Six
General Science
04/23/2012
Rappahannock High School
9-12, High School
Essential Lesson Information
Lesson Title: Gymnosperms & Angiosperms Notes
Skill Mastery Objective: Students will be able to describe gymnosperms.
Students will be able to describe angiosperms.
Students will be able to identify different types of gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Students will be able to compare and contrast gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Essential Question: How do vascular plants differ?
SOL Standard: BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand life functions of archaebacteria,
monerans (eubacteria), protists, fungi, plants, and animals including humans. Key concepts include
a) how their structures and functions vary between and within the kingdoms;
b) comparison of their metabolic activities
c) analyses of their responses to the environment;
d) maintenance of homeostasis;
Approximate Time Needed: 50 minutes
Resources
Print Materials: Warm-up wkst, gymnosperm/angiosperm notes, review wkst
Supplies: Science binders, print materials
Internet Resources: biology4kids.com
Hardware: LCD projector, computer
Software: MS PowerPoint
Lesson Description
Students will do a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge. Students will take notes on
angiosperms. They will then complete a review worksheet
Initial Assessment
Students were initially assessed by observation and completion of unit activities.
Differentiation
Remediation: Appropriate reading levels
Extension: More complex reading available
Instruction: Framing the Lesson
Activate Prior Knowledge: What are trachaeophytes?
Communication: Skill objectives are communicated both verbally and visually. Objectives are posted
on the whiteboard and are read aloud at the beginning of instruction.
Instruction: Learning Experiences
Direct Instruction: Lead warm-up and notes; facilitate class discussion
Small Group Guided Practice: Class discussion
Small Group Formative Assessment: Observation
Independent Practice: Review wkst (completed for homework)
Independent Formative Assessment: Observation and completion of activities
Summative Assessment
Students will be informally assessed by observation and completion of activities. They will be
formally assessed by a quiz.
Stacey Six
General Science
04/24/2012
Rappahannock High School
9-12, High School
Essential Lesson Information
Lesson Title: Gymnosperm-Angiosperm Field Journal
Skill Mastery Objective: Students will be able to describe gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Students will be able to make observations about organisms in the field.
Students will be able to compare & contrast gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Essential Question: How do vascular plants differ?
SOL Standard: BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand life functions of archaebacteria,
monerans (eubacteria), protists, fungi, plants, and animals including humans. Key concepts include
a) how their structures and functions vary between and within the kingdoms;
b) comparison of their metabolic activities;
c) analyses of their responses to the environment;
d) maintenance of homeostasis;
SOL Standard BIO.9 The student will investigate and understand dynamic equilibria within
populations, communities,
and ecosystems. Key concepts include
a) the effects of natural events and human activity ie on ecosystems; and
SOL Standard BIO.1 The student will plan and conduct investigations in which
a) observations of living organisms are recorded in the lab and in the field;
Approximate Time Needed: 50 minutes
Resources
Print Materials: Warm-up wkst, Field journal directions, conclusion wkst
Supplies: pen/pencils, Science field journal, plant samples
Internet Resources: www.biology4kids.com
Hardware: LCD projector, laptop
Software: None
Lesson Description
Students will do a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge. Students will make observations
about gymnosperms and angiosperms. They will draw conclusions about the organisms for homework.
Initial Assessment
Students were initially assessed by observation and completion of previous activities.
Differentiation
Remediation: Appropriate reading levels
Extension: More complex questions
Instruction: Framing the Lesson
Activate Prior Knowledge: What is a gymnosperm?
Communication: Skill objectives are communicated both verbally and visually. Objectives are posted
on the whiteboard and are read aloud at the beginning of instruction.
Instruction: Learning Experiences
Direct Instruction: Lead warm-up, facilitate field journal observation: answering questions and
clarifying information as needed.
Small Group Guided Practice: Field journal observations
Small Group Formative Assessment: Observation and completion of activities
Independent Practice: Conclusion wkst (completed for homework if necessary)
Independent Formative Assessment: Observations and completion of activities
Summative Assessment
Students will be informally assessed by observation and completion of activities. They will be
formally assessed by a quiz.
Stacey Six
General Science
04/25/2012
Rappahannock High School
9-12, High School
Essential Lesson Information
Lesson Title: Plant structure notes
Skill Mastery Objective: Students will be able to describe plant structures.
Students will be able to understand the functions of each plant structure (stems, leaves & leaves)
Essential Question: What are the characteristics of vascular plants?
SOL Standard BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand life functions of archaebacteria,
monerans
(eubacteria), protists, fungi, plants, and animals including humans. Key concepts include
a) how their structures and functions vary between and within the kingdoms;
b) comparison of their metabolic activities;
c) analyses of their responses to the environment;
d) maintenance of homeostasis;
Approximate Time Needed: 50 minutes
Resources
Print Materials: Warm-up wkst, plant structure notes, review wkst
Supplies: pen/pencils, science binders
Internet Resources: www.biology4kids.com
Hardware: Laptop, LCD projector
Software: Microsoft PowerPoint
Lesson Description
Students will do a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge. Students will take notes on plant
structures. They will do a review wkst for homework.
Initial Assessment
Students were initially assessed by observation and previous activities.
Differentiation
Remediation: Appropriate reading levels
Extension: More complex analysis questions
Instruction: Framing the Lesson
Activate Prior Knowledge: What is an angiosperm?
Communication: Skill objectives are communicated both verbally and visually. Objectives are posted
on the whiteboard and are read aloud at the beginning of instruction.
Instruction: Learning Experiences
Direct Instruction: Lead warm-up and notes, facilitate class discussion: answering questions and
clarifying information as needed.
Small Group Guided Practice: Class discussion
Small Group Formative Assessment: Observation and completion of activities
Independent Practice: Review wkst
Independent Formative Assessment: Observation and completion of activities.
Summative Assessment
Students will be informally assessed by observation and completion of the activities. They will be
formally assessed by a quiz.
Stacey Six
General Science
04/26/2012
Rappahannock High School
9-12, High School
Essential Lesson Information
Lesson Title: Plant Structure lab
Skill Mastery Objective: Students will be able to describe plant structures.
Students will be able to understand the functions of each plant structure (stems, leaves & leaves)
Essential Question: How do vascular plants differ?
SOL Standard: BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand life functions of archaebacteria,
monerans (eubacteria), protists, fungi, plants, and animals including humans. Key concepts include
a) how their structures and functions vary between and within the kingdoms;
b) comparison of their metabolic activities
c) analyses of their responses to the environment;
d) maintenance of homeostasis;
Approximate Time Needed: 50 minutes
Resources
Print Materials: Warm-up wkst, plant structure lab, and data & conclusions wkst
Supplies: Science binders, print materials, lab materials
Internet Resources: biology4kids.com
Hardware: LCD projector, computer
Software: MS PowerPoint
Lesson Description
Students will do a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge. Students will complete a lab activity
about plant structures. They will complete a data analysis and conclusion wkst for homework.
Initial Assessment
Students were initially assessed by observation and completion of unit activities.
Differentiation
Remediation: Appropriate reading levels
Extension: More complex reading available
Instruction: Framing the Lesson
Activate Prior Knowledge: What are three main structures of a plant?
Communication: Skill objectives are communicated both verbally and visually. Objectives are posted
on the whiteboard and are read aloud at the beginning of instruction.
Instruction: Learning Experiences
Direct Instruction: Lead warm-up and notes; facilitate lab activity
Small Group Guided Practice: Lab activity
Small Group Formative Assessment: Observation and completion of lab activity
Independent Practice: Conclusions wkst (completed for homework)
Independent Formative Assessment: Observation and completion of activities
Summative Assessment
Students will be informally assessed by observation and completion of activities. They will be
formally assessed by a quiz.
Stacey Six
General Science
04/27/2012
Rappahannock High School
9-12, High School
Essential Lesson Information
Lesson Title: Quiz & Make-up Day
Skill Mastery Objective: Students will be able to describe gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Students will be able to make observations about organisms in the field.
Students will be able to compare & contrast gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Students will be able to describe plant structures.
Students will be able to understand the functions of each plant structure (stems, leaves & leaves)
Essential Question: How do vascular plants differ?
BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand life functions of archaebacteria, monerans
(eubacteria), protists, fungi, plants, and animals including humans. Key concepts include
a) how their structures and functions vary between and within the kingdoms;
b) comparison of their metabolic activities;
c) analyses of their responses to the environment;
d) maintenance of homeostasis;
Approximate Time Needed: 50 minutes
Resources
Print Materials: Warm-up wkst, gymnosperm/angiosperm quiz, enrichment wkst
Supplies: pen/pencils,
Internet Resources: www.biology4kids.com
Hardware: None
Software: None
Lesson Description
Students will do a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge. Students will take a quiz about
gymnosperms, angiosperms and plant structures. They will then be able to make up work or do
enrichment activities.
Initial Assessment
Students were initially assessed by observation and previous activities.
Differentiation
Remediation: Appropriate reading levels
Extension: More complex analysis questions
Instruction: Framing the Lesson
Activate Prior Knowledge: How are gymnosperms and angiosperms different? Similar?
Communication: Skill objectives are communicated both verbally and visually. Objectives are posted
on the whiteboard and are read aloud at the beginning of instruction.
Instruction: Learning Experiences
Direct Instruction: Lead warm-up, facilitate make-up or enrichment work: answering questions and
clarifying information as needed.
Small Group Guided Practice: None
Small Group Formative Assessment: None
Independent Practice: Quiz
Independent Formative Assessment: Observation and completion of activities.
Summative Assessment
Students will be informally assessed by observation and completion of the activities. They will be formally
assessed by a quiz.