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    This lesson plan template provides details for a science lesson on how color protects the peppered moth. The lesson will have students apply their knowledge of adaptations and natural selection by investigating color variations in peppered moth populations over time. Students will compare moth colors, interpret population data, and explain how color variation is an adaptation. The teacher will review homework, lead a discussion on a prior lesson, introduce the activity, monitor student work, and assess learning with an exit ticket.

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    This lesson plan template provides details for a science lesson on how color protects the peppered moth. The lesson will have students apply their knowledge of adaptations and natural selection by investigating color variations in peppered moth populations over time. Students will compare moth colors, interpret population data, and explain how color variation is an adaptation. The teacher will review homework, lead a discussion on a prior lesson, introduce the activity, monitor student work, and assess learning with an exit ticket.

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    This lesson plan template provides details for a science lesson on how color protects the peppered moth. The lesson will have students apply their knowledge of adaptations and natural selection by investigating color variations in peppered moth populations over time. Students will compare moth colors, interpret population data, and explain how color variation is an adaptation. The teacher will review homework, lead a discussion on a prior lesson, introduce the activity, monitor student work, and assess learning with an exit ticket.

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    Belmont Lesson Plan Template

    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
    Building together for excellence in education
    Lesson Planning Document
    1.
    General Information
    Teacher: Shannon Cain
    Students: 30
    Mentor: Mr. Cargile
    Number: 1
    Date: 4/15/15
    Sequence: 1

    Subject: Science

    Number of

    Grade: 8th grade

    Lesson

    Time Allowed: 50 min

    Lesson in
    Unit Title:

    Life Science
    2.
    Topic- How does color protect the peppered moth?
    3.

    Subjects Integrated- Biology, Life Science, Ecology

    4.

    Readiness and Background Knowledge

    The students have learned about adaptations and the four steps of natural
    selection. This activity will give the students an opportunity to apply their
    knowledge to study a peppered moth pollution in Manchester, England.
    5.

    Goals

    TN State Standards:
    GLE 0807.5.3 Analyze how structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations within a
    population enable it to survive in a given environment.
    GLE 0807.5.4 Explain why variation within a population can enhance the chances for group
    survival.
    6.
    Objectives
    Student learning objectives:
    After completing this investigation, the students will be able to
    compare and contrast color variations among peppered moths

    interpret data on changes in the peppered moth population


    explain how the variation in color of the peppered moth is an adaptation
    to the environment

    Teacher learning objectives


    During this lesson, I will work on transitions and lesson closure.
    Assessment
    I will assess the students informally by walking around and asking questions
    during the activity. This activity will serve as a summative assessment, and will
    count for a lab grade in Skyward.

    7.

    8.

    Resources and Materials


    -textbook
    -student science notebooks
    -PowerPoint
    -SmartBoard/Projector
    -Peppered Moth handout
    -Colored Pencils
    Instructional Model, Procedures, and Strategies
    -Go over last nights homework on adaptations- 5 minutes
    -Discussion about Galapagos Islands video- 5 minutes
    -Introduce Peppered Moth Investigation Activity- 5 minutes
    -Explain expectations and procedure for activity- 5 minutes
    -Peppered Moth Investigation Activity- 25 minutes
    -Exit Ticket- 5 minutes

    a.)

    Attention Signal
    The students enter the classroom and start copying down their
    homework page from the projector. They are great about starting class on time.
    During class, the students will raise their hands if they have any questions.
    b.)

    Opening and Advanced Organizer


    I will begin the lesson by going over last nights homework. This will
    provide a review about adaptations and natural selection. We will also tie in the
    content from yesterdays lesson by discussing the Galapagos Islands video.
    c.)

    Behavioral Expectations

    We expect the students to treat the teachers and each other with
    respect. Only once person will speak at a time during the discussion, unless the
    class is notified to call out an answer collectively. If the students have a
    question, they will raise their hands. The students will be active listeners and
    participate in our discussion. The students will also work with their table
    partners and stay engaged and focused on the activity.

    d.)

    Instructional Steps
    -We will begin class by reviewing the homework from last night- Page 107
    #1, 3, 4, 7
    -We will have a short class discussion about what the students learned
    from yesterdays Galapagos Islands video.
    -I will introduce the background knowledge for the Peppered Moth
    Investigation Activity. To do this, I will have a short PowerPoint showing
    pictures of the peppered moth and the environment in which they live.
    -I will explain to the students the expectations and procedures for the
    activity. (Ex. Group work, graphing).
    -The students will be given 20-25 minutes to work on the activity with
    their table partner. If they do not finish, the remainder will be due for
    homework.
    -I will walk around to assist students and assess their progress.
    -With five minutes remaining in class, the students will complete an exit
    ticket for our lesson.
    e.)

    Lesson Closure
    I will close the lesson with an exit ticket. We will not have time to discuss
    their findings from their Peppered Moth Investigation Activity today, but this
    will be the bellringer for Thursdays lesson.
    f.)

    Feedback and Evaluation


    I will give the students feedback as I walk around during the activity. I will
    also informally assess the activity during class. This activity will be graded as a
    summative assessment after the students complete it.

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