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Subject: Environmental Science |
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1. Topic-
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| Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution |
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2. Content-
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| Charles Darwin, evolution, Natural Selection, Artificial Selection,
adaptation, Creationism, Scope's Trial. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. To Demonstrate understanding of evolution and the controversies
surrounding it.
2. To demonstrate understanding of vocabulary relating to evolution.
3. To utilize the Internet in order to research a topic. |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Complete a fill in the blank quiz using vocabulary.
2. Participate in review of vocabulary and discussion of topic.
3. To complete a research project using the Internet. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Print outs on Darwin and terms related to evolution.
Flash cards with vocabulary.
Article on the Scope's Trial.
Teacher made quiz.
Research assignment and rubric. |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Discuss prior knowledge of topic.
2. Review examples from Environmental Science class and text.
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B. Development-
1. Go over hand outs on evolution and provide outside knowledge
that supports prior knowledge.
2. Read highlighted portions of the Scope's Trial article. |
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C. Practice-
1. Review flash cards with vocabulary.
2. Ask student to think of other examples to illustrate vocabulary. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Give quiz on vocabulary words.
2. Review research assignment.
3. Ask student to begin working on research assignment. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
| 1:1 instruction with minimal distractions. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Vocabulary review.
2. Asking for examples from previous class instruction and text.
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G. Closure-
Discussion of topics for research project and how to incorporate
ideas into essay.
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7. Evaluation-
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1. The student was actively engaged in discussion and review of
vocabulary.
2. The student completed the vocabulary quiz with 100% accuracy. |
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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| There wasn't enough time for student to begin research on computer. |
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