1/6 Taxonomy Intro

What
1/6 Taxonomy Intro
When
1/6/2022

NMS Daily Lesson Plan for Instruction

(Connections, Science, Social Studies, Math)


Teacher: Gainous

Unit/Session: Classification 

Date of Instruction:  January 6th, 2022

Standard/s:

S7L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to investigate the diversity of living organisms and how they can be compared scientifically.

  1. Evaluate historical models of how organisms were classified based on physical characteristics and how that led to the six kingdom system (currently archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals). 

Learning Target/ Teaching Point:

I can explain how taxonomy is used to classify organisms into categories

Success Criteria:

  • Recall the 7 levels of classification

  • Describe how to use a dichotomous key 

Opening (I Do)

An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.

TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10


INTRODUCTION/CONNECTION:

Science Starter Activator - classify the random objects presented

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: Instructional Video

Introduce dichotomous keys through an among us version via powerpoint

Next, complete the presentation of Taxonomy Notes and the Levels of Classification 

Work Period  (We Do, You Do)

Students learning by doing/demonstrating learning expectations.  Describe the instructional process that will be used to engage the students in the work period.

TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10


GUIDED PRACTICE:  

Students will take notes during the presentation and place them in their notebook when finished. 

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:

Students will complete a dichotomous key activity classifying buttons. 

Closing  (We Check)

Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding .

TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8


SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

Review scientific names and the importance of classification


Formative Assessment : 



Homework


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