MARTONEN- BIOLOGY                                                        LESSON PLANS-9/01/08

 

 

 

MICHIGAN COURSE CONTENT STANDARDS ADDRESSED

 

  • B1.1A Generate new questions that can be investigated in the laboratory or field
  • B1.1B  Evaluate the uncertainties or validity of scientific conclusions using an understanding of sources of measurement error, the challenges of controlling variables, accuracy of data analysis, logic of argument, logic of experimental design, and/or the dependence on underlying assumptions
  • B1.1C  Conduct scientific investigations using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., selecting an instrument that measures the desired quantity with the appropriate level of precision)
  • B1.1D Identify patterns in data and relate them to theoretical models
  • B1.1E  Describe a reason for a given conclusion using evidence from an investigation
  • B1.1f   Predict what would happen if the variables, methods, or timing of an investigation were changed
  • B1.1g  Use empirical evidence to explain and critique the reasoning used to draw a scientific conclusion or explanation
  • B1.1h  Design and conduct a systematic scientific investigation that tests a hypothesis.  Draw conclusions from data presented in charts or tables
  • B1.1i   Distinguish between scientific explanations that are regarded as current scientific consensus and the emerging questions that active researchers investigate
  • B1.2A Critique whether or not specific questions can be answered through scientific investigations
  • B1.2B  Identify and critique arguments about personal or societal issues based on scientific evidence
  • B1.2C  Develop an understanding of a scientific concept by accessing information from multiple sources. Evaluate the scientific accuracy and significance of the information.
  • B1.2D Evaluate scientific explanations in a peer review process or discussion format
  • B1.2E  Evaluate the future career and occupational prospects of science fields
  • B1.2f   Critique solutions to problems, given criteria and scientific constraints
  • B1.2g  Identify scientific tradeoffs in design decisions and choose among alternative solutions
  • B1.2h  Describe the distinctions between scientific theories, laws, hypotheses, and observations
  • B1.2i   Explain the progression of ideas and explanations that leads to science theories that are part of the current scientific consensus or core knowledge

 

 

 

 

MONDAY-

 

LABOR DAY- NO SCHOOL

 

 

TUESDAY-

1)      Introduction to class and myself

2)      Hand out and review course expectations- students are to read this with a parent/guardian and returned signed by the end of the week.

3)      Address envelopes and mail home parent letters.

4)      Handout textbooks and fill out textbook inventories

5)      Read chapter one

6)      Do Chapter one review sheet for 9/5/08

7)      Problem solving activity- alligator river story

 

 

WEDNESDAY-

1)      Scientific method- Students will use GIS/arcview computer software to explore the idea of global warming and polar ice melting causing the loss of existing land. Students will work in pairs to follow procedure that will take them through a “Water world” investigation. Students will complete an answer sheet as they complete the investigation.

2)      Finish chapter one review sheet.

 

 

 

THURSDAY-

1)      Students will finish the “water world” investigation and answer sheet. They will then identify a city they wish to save having learned that this hypothetical situation may actually happen. Students will use GIS software and mobile lab computers to develop their plan for relocating the city.

2)      Discuss alligator river story and “water world” investigation as examples of the scientific method and be able to describe all steps of the scientific method that were performed in each activity.

3)      Finish chapter one review sheet.

 

 

FRIDAY-

1)      Lab- the instant laboratory- students will perform procedures and answer questions on a lab sheet for a grade after generating their own questions and hypotheses about an observation given by the instructor. Emphasis will be placed on students developing an understanding of the scientific method by being able to apply the steps they have learned to a new situation.

2)      Chapter 1 review sheet due.

3)      Chapter 1-3 read guide assignment- due Monday