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Module 5 - Essential Question & Inquiry-Based Lesson Plan

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Evolution Project

Grade Level/Subject

10th Grade Biology

Overview of Lesson

In this Inquiry-based lesson, students will be expanding their

knowledge of evolution by adding knowledge of natural
selection. Students will complete this activity before any
discussion is done on this topic so students can make
connections and truly grasp the concepts in discussion.

Web Address for

Activity Information

http://mrvsevolutionwebquest.weebly.com

(Where can students find

guidance for inquiry
activity? This would be
Blog, Google docs, WIKI ,
WebQuest, URL)

Essential Questions

What is the Theory of Evolution?

What is the mechanism that drives evolution?
(What are the
Using what you learned about evolution, what do you think the
essential/main question/s
future of our species will look like?
that students will be
Why do you think Evolution is controversial?
answering in this
What are common misconceptions of Evolution?
activity?)
Suggested
What is Natural Selection?
Foundation/Subsidiar What is a Mutation?
y Questions
How long does it take for an organism to adapt to its
environment?
(What are some guided

questions that should be

answered to help with
answering essential
question?)

Content Standards
Addressed

Ohio Science Standards Biology-page 288

EVOLUTION
-Mechanisms
Natural selection

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Activities/Tasks
1.

Procedures of
activities
Include a full explanation
of how technology will be
utilized.

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The first thing you need to complete is the Natural Selection Phet at
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/natural-selection
When you are finished have it checked by Mr. V.
You will be assigned to a group.
Each person in your group needs to be assigned a question from Mr. V
Individually fill out the TicTacToe Notes.
Share your information with your group. You need to discuss which information your
group wants to include on your site. Look at the rubric to see how to earn all points
possible.
As a group, log onto google and start a new site. Look at the site template form on
how your page should be set up. Make your site and use the rubric.
When your group is finished, share your link to
vankerkhovemichael@elyriaschools.org

Resources

www.biologycorner.com
www.rubistar.com
www.phet.colorado.com

The Final Product

A google Site that has information about evolution that the

students researched and discussed in a group.

What will students

produce that represents
their answers to the
essential questions?

Evaluation
Procedure

See rubric below

How will student work be

assessed?

Attach Rubric

Teacher
Reflection

What problems do you anticipate with this lesson?

How will this lesson fit into your overall curriculum planning?
I think this activity will be a great activity to expand their
knowledge about evolution and what is truly happening. This
inquiry based activity along with the internet allows students to
work through problems and misconceptions without any formal
discussions in class ahead of time. As a teacher, it will be nice to
see where the students minds are what needs to be gone over
and what misconceptions are still present. This activity fits great

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right after the introduction to evolution.