10th Grade Biology Class

1. Big Ideas to be Addressed in the Lesson

1.1. Ecosystems

1.2. Complex Interactions of Stable Ecosystems

1.3. Types of Changing Conditions

1.4. Effects of Changing Conditions on Ecosystems

1.5. Creation of New Ecosystems

2. Standard: Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.

2.1. Objective: Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning of at least three scientific articles

2.1.1. Chunk Reading

2.1.2. Pre-Teach Vocabulary

2.2. Objective: Given a lecture on ecosystems demonstrate knowledge of complex interactions in ecosystems as well as possible changes

2.2.1. Visual Aids

2.2.2. Pause, Ask Questions, Pause, Review

2.3. Objective: Discuss how human impacts can create changes that form new ecosystems

2.3.1. Fish Bowl Discussion

2.3.2. Previous Experiences Discussion