Course Bio 20 Grade Level 11

Subject Circulation Time Frame 90min

Developed by Jessica Gregg

Stage 1: Desired Results Program of Studies

Content Standard(s)
Enduring Understandings/Big Ideas (Program of Essential Questions (Program of Studies):
Studies): What does the circulatory system do and why is it essential for
Students will understand the main functions and structures life? What are the main components of the circulatory system?
of the circulatory system
Prior Knowledge:
Heart pumps blood and is vital for life

Knowledge objectives (key outcomes): Skills/Attitudes objectives (key outcomes):

-Students will know the difference between open and closed Students will be able to explore and use a variety of methods
systems and single vs double circulation and resources to increase their knowledge and skills
-Identify the principle structures of the heart and associated
blood vessels, describe the action of the heart, and the
general circulation of blood

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence

Performance Task(s): Draw picture of human heart and label

Materials and Resources:

Smartboard, PowerPoint, whiteboard
Differentiated Instruction:
Different modes of instruction, peer teaching, drawing
Formative Assessments Summative Assessments
Taking pulse, answering questions Drawing and labeling heart, case study p.324

Stage 3 Lesson Outline

Time Stage of Lesson Activity Key Outcomes Evidence
(Min)
Introduction to Ask what the circulatory system Find out prior knowledge Answering question
5 unit does, why it is important

Pulse taking Take pulse from wrist and then Find out prior knowledge Answering questions
10 activity neck, exercise, take pulse again
Ask questions why is this info
important
Heart diagram Get a student to draw a heart on Know the basic parts of the Class participation
10 whiteboard, or draw myself heart
explaining the major parts
Content PowerPoint Students will know the
difference between open and
30 closed systems and single vs
double circulation
-Identify the principle
structures of the heart and
 associated blood vessels,
describe the action of the
heart, and the general
circulation of blood

Student work Draw heart with labels Know all the parts and path of Drawing completed with
35 *Case study p.324 (possibly) blood flow through heart all parts and correct
labels

Stage 4 Reflection
Considerations Comments
How has learner differentiation been
addressed?

How does the lesson include a variety

of teaching?

What changes would I make for next

time?