NEVADA STATE COLLEGE

TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM

LESSON PLAN FORMAT


Description of Classroom:
Biology grade 9-12
Type of class: P1=22 students;P2=24 students;P4=21 students;P5= 21 students
Demographics: Hispanic, Asian
Age: 14-19
Gender: P1=13 boys; 9 girls, P2=15 boys; 9 girls, P4= 10 boys; 11girls, P5= 11 boys, 10 girls

Background:

The lesson: Genetics- Codominance, Incomplete Dominance and Test cross fits into
the Science Curriculum benchmarks Biology I 6760
Second semester Third Quarter: Genetics
The students stage of learning relative to content : proficiency, maintenance, generalization
Content Objective(s):

After using blended instruction to practice and comprehend Codominance,
Incomplete Dominance and Test Cross the students will be able to:
Explain the ratios of inherited patterns by constructing Punnet squares involving single
alleles, multiple alleles, monohybrid crosses, incomplete dominance, codominance and
test cross
Calculate the ratios of inherited patterns by constructing Punnet squares involving
codominance, Incomplete dominance and Test cross
Compare and contrast Codominance, Incomplete Dominance and Test cross
Identify the characteristics of inheritance patterns
Apply all theories on hands on practice or assessment

Language Objective(s):

Students will be able to write new information about each pattern of inherited
Traits working in groups designated to investigate Codominance group 1,
Incomplete Dominance group 2 g and Test-cross group 3.
Students will collaborate, reading and summarizing the main ideas to be able
to present them to the next group of investigators.
They will write questions and draw diagrams
They will listen to the teacher guidance and directions for blended instruction,
review
The students will discuss and communicate with their partners during
blended instruction.



Nevada Standards:

7.4 The student will calculate the ratios of inheritance patterns by constructing
Punnett squares involving single alleles, multiple alleles, monohybrid crosses,
Dihybrid crosses, incomplete dominance, and codominance[L 12.A 4]
7.5 The student will discuss the impact of communication and technology on the
study of genetics. (N.12. A2 N.12 B1]


Key Vocabulary:

Codominance = a relationship between two versions of a gene. Individuals receive one version of a
gene, called an allele, from each parent. If the alleles are different, the dominant allele usually will be
expressed, while the effect of the other allele, called recessive, is masked.

Incomplete Dominance = refers to a genetic situation in which one allele does not completely
dominate another allele, and therefore results in a new phenotype.

Test Cross = Crossing an organism with dominant genotype to a recessive homozygote for a specific
phenotype in order to determine dominance/recessiveness of the unknown genotype and the pattern
of inheritance based on the phenotype of each progeny



Best Practices: (put an X next to those that you address in your lesson)
Preparation Scaffolding Grouping Options
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Adaptation of content Modeling
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Whole Class
Links to background
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Guided practice
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Small groups
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Links to past learning
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Independent practice Partners
Strategies incorporated
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Verbal scaffolds
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Independent
Procedural scaffolds
Integration of Processes Application Assessment
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Listening
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Hands-on
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Individual
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Speaking Authentic (Meaningful)
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Group
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Reading
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Linked to objectives
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Written
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Writing
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Promotes engagement
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Oral





Teaching Strategies:

1. Jigsaw
2. Flipping the classroom
3. Rotational Model( blended instructions)
The "rotation: model, in which students move back and forth between online
and classroom instruction;

Warm Up Activity:

Incomplete Dominance Problem:
T=tall(511- 62); Tt = medium height (54- 510) t = short(53-or smaller)
M= 55
Dad 600

What are the possible height outcomes of their children?
(5 min)

Lesson Sequence:

Warm up: 5 min
The students will be divided into 3 equal groups
G1 - Codominance
Watch the video and the explanations in Khanacademy.org
Summarize the main ideas
Teach group 2 about what they learned
G2- Incomplete Dominance
Watch the video and the explanations in Khanacademy.org
Summarize the main ideas
Teach group 3 about what they learned

G3- Test Cross
Watch the video and the explanations in Khanacademy.org
Summarize the main ideas
Teach group 1 about what they learned

Rotational period every 15 min.( on the smart board will be a timer)
After jigsaw: SW match blood type and practice on an interactive website, blood transfusion:

Web site:
http //www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/bloodtypinggame/game/index.html

Closure and wrap up; question out the door (5 min.)

1. What did you like on todays lesson?
2. What was the most difficult part of the blended instruction?
3.What was working very easy? (5 min)


Accommodations:

The class will meet all required student accommodations.
The seating chart will be used to help students to become involved in class participation
Each table will provide enough space for all students group work.
The students will help each other and the teacher will help with the guidance needed for blended
instruction activities.
Extra time provided for students who need it.
Students can translate for each other.


Supplementary Materials:
IPads ( classroom set)
Notebooks
Textbook
Pencils

Review/Assessment:
1. Formative assessment built into interactive assessment(web site)
2. Teacher rotating through each station asking oral questions to group members
(formative assessment)
3. Summative assessment: group presentation with rubric for grading system(see
rubistar.4teachrs.org )
Groups will present their portion of the lesson and will be assessed on
presentation and content.


Reflection:

As part of the technology I will prepare a plan B in case the IPods or internet is not working.
Reflecting on technology (i.e. all IPads are charged).
In retrospect this lesson could lend itself to flipping the class ( flip model) help the students to
review the interactive lessons at home and when they come in class next day they finish off with
lesson material and group presentation.