3u diversity of living things unit plan

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COURSE: Grade 11 Biology, University Preparation LevelUnit Plan Completed by: Jessica Graham, Rosa Rossi and Khagen Dhakal

Unit of Study:The Diversity o !iving Things

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Unit Overview:

Living things come in all shapes

and sizes. In this unit

students will look at the six

kingdoms that are used to

classify the diverse life on

this planet. They will explore

the world of bacteria to theworld of animals. Despite the

diversity, all life on this planet

is interdependent on each

other. tudents will learn how

changes brought on by human

activity impact upon diversity.

They will be challenged to

investigate, report, analyze,

and interpret humaninterventions and assess

outcomes.

Overall Epe!tations:

!".analyse the effects of various human activities on the diversity of

living things#

!$.investigate, through laboratory and%or field activities or through

simulations, the principles of

scientific classification, using appropriate sampling and classification

techni&ues#

!'. demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of living organismsin terms of the principles of taxonomy and phylogeny.

Key Questions:

( )hat is biodiversity* )hy is it so important*

( +ow do scientists collect, identify and classify organisms on

arth*

( +ow do humans impact the diversity of living things*


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Designing the Day

( -ne day is one / minute period

( Learning skills will be assessed through observation and student learning logs

Topic Day 0oncept and Learning

1oals

Teaching and Learning

trategies

2ssessment 324 and

valuation 34

xpectation

s

-verview " Introduction to unit and

first assignment. Defining

the term biodiversity*

!y the end of this lesson,

students should be able toexplain the term

biodiversity and give some

examples of why it is so

important.

tudents divided into

teams and play Trivia

game that highlights

the meaning of

biodiversity and why

it is so important.

Lecture

5ideo6 78lanet arth 9

The :uture;

2 9 Diagnostic6

!iodiversity Trivia

game

2 9 !rief class

discussion%brainstormafter video to create

a class definition of

biodiversity.

+omework6


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levels of classification by

identifying the ? kingdoms

3binomial nomenclature4 ofliving things. They will see

how these kingdoms are

subdivided into the =

levels of classification

3dichotomous names4

based on features of

organisms.

columns.

0lassification 1ame6

orting sportse&uipment

Lecture

0reate ? >ingdoms%=

0lassification Levels

@neumonics and play

mneumonic game

nake or Lizard

classification activity

and discussion

2 9 3ongoing4

contributions to >)L

chart

2 9 tudent

responses to snake

and Lizard

classification activity

+omework6 Text page

'?, A /, ?, =, "B.

8rokaryotic versus

ukaryotic 0ells online

reading and handout

0ells C !acteria ' Introduction to

prokaryotic versus

eukaryotic cells. volution

of cells.


students will be able to

identify the maor

differences in structure

and function between

Think(8air(hare6

8rokaryote versus

ukaryote homework.

Lecture and Lab

preparation.

2nthrax tory6 online

reading and Eoutube

2 9 0lass 0omparison

chart of prokaryotes

versus eukaryotes

based on think(pair(

share activity.

2 9 ummative6

8roper identification

of bacterial colonies

grown by lab groups.

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prokaryotic and eukaryotic

cells. They will describe

characteristics andfunctions of bacteria.

video.

@ini 0ooperative Lab2ctivity6 1row a

colony of bacteria.

+omework6 ingdoms F Investigate the

characteristics of

organisms that belong

each kingdom.



describe the anatomy and

physiology of organisms

from each >ingdom.

Lab 8reparation mart

board T or : based on

homework assignment.

ating the )ay

Through the >ingdoms

lab activity

Domains Gigsaw

2ctivity

2 9 Lab preparation

answers

2 9 ating the )ay

Through the >ingdoms

Lab procedures and

responses

2 9 Domain Gigsaw

answers

+omework6 >ingdoms

online article search

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8rotista, :ungi

and 8lantae

/ Hse knowledge from

yesterdays lab to further

investigate the

characteristics and

7)ide ingdoms online

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functions of protists,

fungi and plants.

!y the end of the lesson

students describe and

represent various

organisms within each of

the ? >ingdoms. They will

see how this knowledge

applies to the biodiversity

of ecosystems.

resources from

homework activity4.

0reate / 7:act or

:ake; trivia cards

based on readings.

8lay 7:act or :ake;

article search

homework

Dichotomous

>eys

? Define the term

dichotomous key. Hse

dichotomous keys to

identify organisms.


students will understandhow to create and use a

dichotomous key. They

will see how biologists use

dichotomous keys to

identify organisms.

-nline introduction to

dichotomous keys on

1izmos.

Lecture

Dichotomous >ey@onster 2ctivity6

0reate dichotomous

key by sorting wacky

monsters.

2 9 @onster

Dichotomous key

2 9 1izmo activity

9 Dichotomous >ey

0lass !ook assignment

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Introduction to

Dichotomous >ey 0lass

!ook assignment

Dichotomous

>eys

0reation of Dichotomous

>ey 0lass !ook.


groups of students will

create and test a

dichotomous key for

identifying a group of

anatomically similar, local

organisms. >eys will be

placed into a class book to

be used for identifying a

variety of species in the

nearby marsh ecosystem.

Lab%Dichotomous >ey

0reation preparation.

0ollaborative Learning

Task6 Dichotomous

>ey 0reation based on

samples of groups of

anatomically similar

organisms.

cientific 8ublishers

30ross(curricular

connection 9 students

from gr. "" literacy

class46 Hse of

computer software tocreate class book.

2 9 3ummative4

Dichotomous >eys for

class book

2 9 3ummative4

2pplication of class

dichotomous key in

the nearby marsh

3:ield Trip on day "4.

2 9 Lab procedures

and responses

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0haracteristics

of life

= Identify the

characteristics of life.

Introduction to viruses.

0ompare the structure

0haracteristics of

Life Trivia 0hallenge.

)iki 5irus

2 9 3Diagnostic4

Juiz on

characteristics of

living things

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and function of different

viruses.


students should be able to

determine if something is

living or non(living based

on the characteristics of

life. They will recognize

the characteristics of

various virus forms and

identify ways in which

viruses affect

humans%animals.

Investigation6 xplore

characteristics of

viruses 3i.e.,classification,

reproduction4.

mall 1roup Debate6

Is a virus living or

non(living 3based on

findings from )iki4

Lecture

!rainstorm and

0oncept map6 how

differences and

similarities among

viruses.

5ideo6 :lu attack onyoutube.

9 hort answer

&uestions anddiagrams from )iki

5irus Investigation

2( Debate6 peer

feedback

2 9 +omework6 5irus

1izmo activity and

concept map

volution of

-rganisms

K Define the terms evolution

and phylogeny.

Introduction to phylogenic

trees and natural and

Lecture6 0ompare

phylogenic trees to

the analogy of the

human body.

( 1roup discussion

note about impacts of

habitat degradation

on diversity and the

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artificial selection.

!y the end of the lesson,

students will be able touse a set of criteria to

create a phylogenic tree.

They will understand how

natural and artificial

selection can affect the

evolution of organisms.

7ame that Tune;

0ooperative 2ctivity60reate a phylogenic

tree based on

present%past musical

genres and groups.

1izmo 2ctivity6

atural and artificial

selection

volution video

evolution process

3video follow(up4.

26 1izmo 2ctivity

2 ( xit 0ard#

volution 5ideo

2 ( +omework6

8hylogenic tree

highlighting the

ancestry of a speciesof interest 3choose

species from a given

list4.

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volution of

-rganisms

3cont4

"B 2pplication of knowledge

of artificial selection and

natural selection by

exploring variations within

species.



distinguish between

artificial and natural

Inside%-utside 0ircle

sharing of phylogenic

trees 3homework4.

!rainstorm and8opcorn discussion6

)hy is there variation

within the same

species 3i.e., pigeons,

dogs, cats4. +ow has

6 5ideo


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selection. both natural and

artificial selection had

roles in this variation*

8hylogenic Tree

cavenger +unt 3J C

246 Hse a given

phylogenic tree to

determine the

relationship between

various organisms.

5ideo on genetically

modified food%

organisms.

6 8hylogenic Tree

cavenger +unt

-pen !ook


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test. Hpon completion of

the test, students will

reflect upon theirknowledge and skills by

completing a self(

assessment%reflection

piece 3i.e., what concepts

are still confusing*4.

@ultiple 0hoice

hort 2nswer

@atching

+uman Impacts

on !iodiversity

"$ In this lesson students will

explore human impacts on

biodiversity.

!y the end of this lesson

students will gain

familiarity with the maor

threats to biodiversity

including6 habitat loss,

invasive species, pollution,

overexploitation, and

climate change.

5ideo on climate

change impacts on the

environment.

Think(pair(share onimpacts explored in

video.

Lecture(habitat loss,

invasive species,

pollution,

overexploitation, and

climate change.

2ctivity6 Hsing online

resources, students

will explore the

potential effects of

2 ( tudent

exploration and ability

to make connections

between various levelsof organochloride and

the effects on avian

eggs and fish tissue

2(3ummative4

J C 2 tudent

worksheet

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pesticides on a&uatic

life and wildlife using

the ummary of


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state the $ strategies for

the conservation of

species. tudents will beable to describe the

importance of protecting

species in and beyond

their habitats.

worksheet.

0ooperative Learning6

tudents will conducta cost benefit analysis

to determine how

human interventions

can positively or

negatively impact

biodiversity.

!iodiversity

ynthesis

"F This lesson focuses on

taking action to conserve

biodiversity. tudents willexplore conservation

efforts of specific species

in various nations.

!y the end of this lesson


describe conservationefforts in various nations

and the effects of humans

on a specific species.

Library

8eriod%0ooperative

Learning6 tudentswill explore a species

from a list of choices.

These species will be

either6 extirpated,

endangered, or

extinct.


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tudents will present

their findings to the

class in a short

presentation using a

method of their

choice 3i.e., 8ower

8oint4.

0ulminating

Task

"/ o new concepts


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Resources:

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Culminating Task Diversity of Living Things

Jessica Graham, Rosa Rossi, Khagen Dhakal

Eou have been chosen by The )orld 2ssociation of Noos and a&uariums, )2N2, an online virtual zoo, to help create

an educational exhibit that provides information to guests about organisms%species from the 2nimal >ingdom

3vertebrate or invertebrate4.

There will be many specialists working together to create this animal exhibit, and you may take on a

specialist role that most interests you.


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Choose a format &o! !ill you contri#ute to the e%hi#it$

( !rochure

(


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'4 !iodiversity and +uman Impacts6

a. !iodiversity ( )hat role does your species have in maintaining biodiversity* :or example, what are

the implications of this species becoming endangered or extinct* )hat other species depend on this

animal for survival* 2re there any current threats to this species survival* 3T%I, 0, 24

b. +uman Impacts 9 +ow are humans impacting the survival of your species 3positive and negative4*

0reate an action plan for maintaining the survival and health of your species. 30, 24

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Diversity of Living Things:

Culminating Task: )lanning *ooklet

+ame:


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Classification of your s'ecies:

@orphology 9 0reate a 0oncept @ap -< 5enn Diagram to help organize characteristics of your species in

comparison to another similar species. Hse a blank piece of paper if you choose to create a concept map. 3>, T%I4

3"B mrks4

5enn Diagram6


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D./ 4

Hsing the chart below, show how your species progresses through each Taxonomic 0ategory 3Domain, >ingdom,

8hylum, 0lass, -rder, :amily, 1enus, pecies4 in relation to other species. 1ive some examples of other species in

each Taxon group. Eou may use pictures. 3>, T%I4

Rank Ta%on +ame

(%am'les of -'ecies in

Ta%on

Domain

King"om

)hylum

Class

5r"er

1amily

Genus

-'ecies


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*io"iversity 3T%I, 0, 246

!iodiversity6 @ake notes regarding the following &uestions in relation to your species6

a4 )hat role does your species have in maintaining biodiversity*

b4 )hat are the implications of this species becoming endangered or extinct*

c4 )hat other species depend this animal for survival*

d4 2re there any current threats this species survival*


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&uman 6m'acts 30, 246

a4 +ow are humans impacting the survival of your species 3positive and negative4* Try to give about F or /

examples.

b4 0reate an action plan for maintaining the survival and health of your species. Try to think about F or / ways

to help protect your species.

Resources:

>eep track of all of your resources here6


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Day 7

Hse your information from your planning booklet to create your contribution to your zoo exhibit 3i.e., the written

format you chose6 brochure, etc.4.

J6 :or the purpose of our course, give your opinion about the negative and positive implications of zoos. )hat are

their affects on biodiversity* 30, 24

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Diversity of Living Things: Culminating Task Ru#ric

Level " Level $ Level ' Level F

>nowledge and

understanding

demonstrates

limited

knowledge

of facts and

vocabulary from unit

demonstrates

limited

understanding

of key concepts andideas from unit

demonstrates

some knowledge

of facts and


demonstrates

some understanding

of key concepts and

ideas from unit

demonstrates

considerable

knowledge

of facts and


demonstrates

considerable

understanding


Demonstrates

thorough knowledge

of facts and


demonstrates a

thorough

understanding


Thinking and

in&uiry

uses planning booklet

with limited

effectiveness

Hses a variety of

research skills

3library, online4 tofind relevant

resources for species

topic

with limited

effectiveness and


with some

effectiveness

Hses research skills

3library, online4 to

find relevantinformation for

species topic

with some

effectiveness and

within given timelines


with considerable

effectiveness


3library, online4 to find

relevant informationfor species topic

with considerable

effectiveness and



with a high degree of

effectiveness


3library, online4 to find

relevant informationfor species topic


effectiveness and



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Hses resources to

meet the criteria of

assignment with

limited

effectiveness

uses resources to

meet the criteria of

assignment

with some

effectiveness

uses resources to meet

the criteria of the

assignment

with considerable

effectiveness

uses resources to meet

the criteria of the

assignment


effectiveness

0ommunication expresses and

organizes ideas

and information from

planning booklet into

chosen writtenformat with limited

effectiveness

communicates for

intended audience

and purpose

with limited

effectiveness

uses conventions,

vocabulary, and

terminology from

expresses and

organizes ideas



chosen writtenformat with some

effectiveness

communicates for

intended audience

and purpose

with some

effectiveness

uses conventions,

vocabulary, and

terminology from

expresses and

organizes ideas



chosen written formatwith considerable

effectiveness

communicates for

intended audience

and purpose

with considerable

effectiveness

uses conventions,

vocabulary, and

terminology from

diversity of living

expresses and

organizes ideas



chosen written formatwith a high degree of

effectiveness

communicates for

intended audience

and purpose


effectiveness

uses conventions,

vocabulary, and

terminology from

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diversity of living

things unit with

limited effectiveness

diversity of living

things unit with

some

effectiveness

things unit with

considerable

effectiveness

things unit with

a high degree of

effectiveness

2pplication makes connections

between their

species, biodiversity,

humans and the zoo

industry with limited

effectiveness

proposes an action

plan for the survival

and health of their

species with limited

effectiveness

makes connections

between their

species, biodiversity,

human and the zoo

industry with some

effectiveness

proposes an action

plan for the survival

and health of their

species with some

effectiveness

makes connections

between their species,

biodiversity, human

and the zoo industry

with considerable

effectiveness

proposes an action plan

for the survival and

health of their species

with considerable

effectiveness

makes connections

between their species,

biodiversity, human

and the zoo industry


effectiveness

proposes an action plan

for the survival and

health of their species


effectiveness

.ssessment Tools:

2side from using the ""("$ -ntario cience 0urriculum rubric, this culminating activity will also include otherassessment tools, such as the following6

"4 5enn Diagram6 tudents can note the similarities and differences between their species and one other

species using the 5enn diagram to help them create the dichotomous key -

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