In the lesson plan that follows, I have integrated technology according to the following scenarios.

Scenario 1:

In the one computer classroom with Internet access and overhead projection of the computer screen.

The simulation of meiosis will be displayed on the projector

Scenario 2:

In the six computer classroom, the computers arranged so that four students can work at each computer and they are linked to the Internet.

Students will go through an animation of meiosis at their computer stations at the end of class.

Scenario 3:

In the computer laboratory, one computer per student, each computer networked to the Internet.

Students will research the various disorders that may come about by nondisjunction during meiosis.

Lesson Plan

Teacher _____J. Yogus________________    Date __3/22/04______________________

Class     _Biology I_____________________________      Grade Level _10__________

Unit  __Meiosis_________            Lesson  ___Hands on Meiosis Model____________________

PA Academic Standards  _3.1.10.B, 3.3.10.C, 3.3.10.D _______________________

Goal of this lesson:

To understand meiosis

Materials

Play Dough (4 colors), Meiosis Worksheet, Plastic knives, CD-ROM, ITP activity

Clerical/Administrative Tasks

Take Roll

Make copies of work sheets/ITP activity/quiz for next day (6)

Load CD-ROM on my computer and the computer pod computers

Determine Groups

Pre make “Play-Doh kits”

Prepare answer keys (2)

Instructional Objectives  (Student-centered, observable, and pprecise statements of what students will be able to do)

TSWBAT recall from memory the steps of Meiosis

TSWBAT compare and contrast Meiosis I and Meiosis II

TSWBAT perform a simulation of Meiosis using appropriate materials

TSWBAT cooperate effectively in small groups

TSWBAT appreciate the importance of Meiosis

Phase 1

Introduction  (attention getter, anticipatory set, discrepant event, open-ended problem scenario, engagement)

I will ask the class, “Who can tell me what we have been discussing in class the last few days?”  Pause and wait for the answer, “Meiosis.”  I will then ask, “Why have we been studying Meiosis?”  Pause and wait for students answers.  (2-3 minutes)

Developmental Activities  (Instructional components that provide opportunities for students to make progress toward intended instructional objectives)

Phase 2

Transition  “Yesterday, we described the steps of Meiosis in our notes.  I have a handout that represents what we discussed.”  Pass out the handout.  “Today, we are going to work with these steps to become more familiar with them.  First, lets watch a simulation of the entire process of Meiosis”  (1-2 minutes)

Ss will attend to the CD-ROM animation of the process of Meiosis (2X).  (5-7 minutes)

Phase 3

Transition   “Are there any questions from the animation?”  If not, we have an activity to do based on the steps of Meiosis.  Please follow the directions on the worksheet and complete the activity.  We will go over this when you have completed the activity.  Are there any questions?”  Pause.  “I will pass out the materials and you may begin working.  You will be working in groups at your lab table today.”

Ss will complete the activity on Meiosis and answer the questions on the Meiosis worksheet.  (15-20 minutes)

Transition  “Does any group need more time to finish?”  Pause.  “If not, we will now go over the answers to the worksheet.”

Ss will discuss the answers that they came up with during the hands on activity.  (8-10 minutes)

Phase 4

Transition  “As a recap of the events of Meiosis, I would like you to go to the computers and view the entire step by step process of Meiosis on the CD-ROM program.  Once you are finished, I would like you to answer the ‘Challenge Question’ on your Meiosis worksheet.  Finish this question for homework if you don’t complete it in class.  We will go over this answer tomorrow.”

Ss will review the steps of Meiosis on the preloaded CD-ROM on the computers.  They will then answer the ‘Challenge Question’ on their worksheets.  (7-9 minutes)

Assessment/Evaluation (How you and the students will know that they learned.  May be formative or summative)

Ss will be informally assessed during the activity and during the worksheet review.  Formal assessment will occur by a quiz during the next period

If time permits activity

Ss will complete a word search pertaining to meiosis (7-9 minutes)

Conclusion (Closure; a planned wrap-up for the lesson)

“Nice job today with everything.  I would strongly advise reviewing the steps of Meiosis before coming to class tomorrow.  Hint, Hint, Hint.”

Safety Considerations

Ss will be reminded that Play-Doh is not a projectile and not a food.

Computer stations will be ergonomically designed to best fit the classroom

Accommodations/Adaptations for Students with Special Needs  (High functioning Autistic Student)

Student will be assigned to a group of higher level students (at least one student will be a person who the special needs student has worked with before).

Student’s aid will be given a copy of the material and answer key to review with student at any point during the period.

I will check this group more frequently than other groups.

I will structure the events of this class as similar as possible to the other classes to reduce ambiguity during the class.

The worksheets will be worded straight forwardly and unambiguously.  

Reflective Notes

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