Unit and Management Plan

Day 1 11/07/2016 (Mon)

Introduction
Learning Target

Assessments

I will learn how the process of photosynthesis in plant cells takes place in the chloroplast and know the separate
reactions and the inputs/outputs.

Instructional Activity 1

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

Warm-Up questions
Learning checks
Photosynthesis graph and analysis questions
Photosynthesis Notes
Google slides w/embedded learning checks

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
Notebooks

Instructional Activity 2

Photosynthesis Analysis Graphs (CO2 or Sunlight)

Create graph of data using excel
Answer analysis questions in excel by entering a textbox

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
Laptops
Instructions on Google
Classroom

Day 2 11/08/2016 (Tues)

Introduction
Learning Target

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

I will learn to use my knowledge of photosynthesis to analyze data by creating a graph using excel and predict
future results.

Assessments

Instructional Activity 1

Warm-Up questions
Photosynthesis graph and analysis questions
Photosynthesis practice sheet
Finish Photosynthesis graphs
Complete graphs and analysis questions
Turn-in to class DragNDrop folder

Time allotted
~25 min
Materials
Laptops
Instructions on Google
Classroom

Instructional Activity 2

Photosynthesis practice sheet

Fill out the blank diagram using the correct terms to show the process of
photosynthesis.
Using the diagram or notes, answer the guided questions on the back.

Time allotted
~15 min
Materials
Practice sheet

Day 3 11/09/2016 (Wed) Block

Introduction

Learning Target

Check out Silent Spring (~15 min)

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

I will learn how the process of cellular respiration takes place inside the mitochondria and know the inputs/outputs.

Assessments

Warm-Up questions
Photosynthesis Kahoot
Learning checks

Instructional Activity 1

Photosynthesis Kahoot
Using kahoot.it, answer MC questions to review photosynthesis
Top 3 score get extra credit points

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
Laptops

Instructional Activity 2

Cellular respiration notes

Google slides w/ embedded learning checks

Time allotted
~45 min
Materials
Notebooks

Day 4 11/11/2016 (Fri)

Introduction
Learning Target

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

I will learn how cellular respiration is divided up into three separate reactions that take place in different locations
inside the cytoplasm and the mitochondria.

Assessments

Warm-Up questions
Intro and Ch.1 questions
Learning checks

Instructional Activity 1

Popcorn read
Read the Intro and Ch.1 of Silent Spring
Intro and Ch.1 questions assigned on Google Classroom

Time allotted
~25 min
Materials
Silent Spring

Instructional Activity 2

Finish cellular respiration notes

Googles slides w/ embedded learning checks

Time allotted
~15 min
Materials
notebooks

Day 5 11/14/2016 (Mon)

Introduction
Learning Target

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

I will learn how to differentiate between photosynthesis and cellular respiration including locations, separate
reactions and inputs/outputs.

Assessments

Warm-Up questions
Cellular respiration practice sheet
Cellular life BINGO

Instructional Activity 1

Cellular respiration practice sheet

Fill out the blank diagram using the correct terms to show the process of
photosynthesis.
Using the diagram or notes, answer the guided questions on the back.

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
Practice sheet

Instructional Activity 2

Cellular Life BINGO

Fill out BINGO card with the 24 provided terms including one free space.
First round play one line
Second round play any two line
Third round play four corners
If time allows, play blackout

*Winners get candy! (once youve won, you cant win again)

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
BINGO cards
Definitions
Candy

Day 6 11/15/2016 (Tues)

Introduction
Learning Target

Assessments

I will learn how DDT was used as a pesticide in the early 1950s and explore its discovered effects on animals and
the human population.

Instructional Activity 1

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

Warm-Up questions
Silent Spring Ch.2 ?s
Cellular Life Quiz 1 Review (Quizlet)
Popcorn read
Read Ch.2 of Silent Spring
Ch.2 questions are posted on Google Classroom

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
Silent Spring

Instructional Activity 2

Cellular Life Quiz 1 Review

Review for quiz by playing Quizlet.Live
Online study set posted on Google Classroom

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
Laptops

Day 7 11/16/2016 (Wed) Block

Introduction
Learning Target

Warm-Up Do Now (~15 min)

I will learn about the structure of DNA and how the nitrogen bases pair very specifically which influences the unique
double helix shape.

Assessments

Instructional Activity 1

Warm-Up questions
Learning checks
Building DNA activity
DNA Notes
Google slides w/ embedded learning checks

Time allotted
~40 min
Materials
Notebooks

Instructional Activity 2

Building DNA Activity

Given one strand of DNA, correctly draw and label the complementary strand.
Research and answer the questions about the history of DNA on the back.

Time allotted
~35 min
Materials
Building DNA handout
Laptops

Day 8 11/18/2016 (Fri)

Introduction
Learning Target

N/A

Thylakoid Pancake Breakfast

Assessments

Cellular Life Quiz 1

Instructional Activity 1

Thylakoid Pancake Day

Green pancakes (thylakoids) and syrup (stroma) breakfast.

Time allotted
~25 min
Materials
Pancakes, syrup,
plates, forks, drinks

Instructional Activity 2

Cellular Life Quiz 1

Two versions of the first quiz.
Separate sections of T/F, MC, fill in the blank and short answer.

Time allotted
~25 min
Materials
Quizzes (2 versions)

Day 9 11/21/2016 (Mon)

Introduction
Learning Target

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

I will learn about the structure of chromosomes, where they reside in the cell and why they are important to the
diversity of all living organisms.

Assessments

Warm-Up questions
Quiz corrections
Learning checks

Instructional Activity 1

Quiz corrections
With a different colored pen, work with the people at your table to make all
necessary corrections to your quiz.
Students must explain why that is the correct answer.

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
Graded quizzes
Colored pens

Instructional Activity 2

Chromosome notes
Googles slides w/ embedded learning checks

Time allotted
~20 min

Materials
notebooks
Day 10 11/28/2016 (Mon)
Introduction
Learning Target

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

I will learn how DNA, chromosomes and genes differentiate and why they are important for reproduction of cells.

Assessments

Warm-Up questions
Chromosome webquest

Instructional Activity 1

Chromosome Webquest
Webquest is posted on Google Classroom.
Use the links provided to research and answer all 56 questions

Time allotted
~40 min
Materials
Webquest
Laptops

Day 11 11/29/2016 (Tues)

Introduction
Learning Target
Assessments

I will learn about the different phases of the cell cycle and what occurs during each phase.

Instructional Activity 1

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

Warm-Up questions
Learning checks
Silent Spring Brochure
Cell Growth and Division notes
Google slides w/embedded learning checks

Time allotted
~30 min
Materials
Notebooks

Instructional Activity 2

Silent Spring Brochure

Time allotted

Introduce project and go over rubric posted on Google Classroom.

Assign chapters to partners. (no repeating chapters)

~10 min
Materials
Laptops
Instructions on Google
Classroom

Day 12 11/30/2016 (Wed) Block

Introduction
Learning Target

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

I will learn about the separate stages of mitosis and what occurs during each stage.

Assessments

Warm-Up questions
Learning checks

Instructional Activity 1

Silent Spring Brochure Worktime

Partners get together and organize a plan for completing the brochure.
Begin researching and putting together your brochure.

Time allotted
~60 min
Materials
Laptops
Silent Spring

Instructional Activity 2

Mitosis/Meiosis notes
Google slides w/ embedded learning checks

Time allotted
~20 min
Materials
Notebooks

Day 13 12/02/2016 (Fri)

Introduction
Learning Target

N/A

Warm-Up Do Now (~10 min)

Assessments

Warm-Up questions
Cell Cycle review sheet
Quizlet Review

Instructional Activity 1

Cellular Life Quiz 2 Review

Review for quiz by playing Quizlet.Live
Online study set posted on Google Classroom
Quiz will be taken on Monday (12/05/2016)

Time allotted
~25 min
Materials
Laptops

Instructional Activity 2

Cell Cycle review sheet

Identify each stage of mitosis, label all structures and match them with the
correct description.
Answers up on the white board. Students should check their work.

Time allotted
~15 min
Materials
Cell cycle review
handouts