BHS Biology Guide

The Study of Life

Biology

Quarter 1

McGraw Hill Module 1

● Chromebooks (optional) or Blank paper ● Elaborate: The Science of Life (online focus question)

Elaborate Review and summarize the concepts discussed in class today. Have students answer the Focus Question: What are the characteristics of living things?

10min

● Blank paper or chromebook

Evaluate

16

15min

Formative Assessment Pick a few questions (from the book) that you like from the “Check Your Progress” box.

● CER

Phenomena Check In

19

10min

document

Revisit: “What species of insects live in your home?” What have we learned so far that will help us answer this question. Engage Launch the Lesson: The Nature of Science Questions: What do you know about the nature of science? What do you want to know about the nature of science?

● Chromebook to view the digital version ● ORhave students write

Lesson2:

Online

10min

down their answers on paper

Introduce Vocab

● Powerpoint or notes for the scientifc method ● Paper for exit ticket

Explore & Expand

11-16

30-45 min

What is science? What is the scientifc method? Go over the steps of the scientifc method.

Discuss what it means to be scientifcally