Lesson 2 (Natural Selection)

Start to End Date (11-15-21 to 12-3-21)

Desired Results--What do we want students to know and do?

Standard(s):
MS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some
individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.

Objectives
Describe how natural selection leads to change over time in organisms
Explain the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection

Science and Engineering Practices

● Construct an explanation that includes qualitative or quantitative relationships between variables that describe phenomena.
● Use mathematical representations to support scientific conclusions and design solutions
● Gather, read, and synthesize information from multiple appropriate sources and assess the credibility, accuracy, and possible
bias of each publication and methods used, and describe how they are supported or not supported by evidence

Disciplinary Core Ideas LS4.B: Natural Selection

● Natural selection leads to the predominance of certain traits in a population, and the suppression of others.

Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect

● Phenomena may have more than one cause, and some cause and effect relationships in systems can only be described using
probability.

Assessment(s)
● Lesson 2 Check (Completed as Whole Group)
● Lesson Quiz (CFA) - 12/2 & 12/3
 Learning Plan

- Monday (11-15-21) - Wednesday (11-17-21) - Friday (11-19-21)

- Tuesday (11-16-21) - Thursday (11-18-21)

I do: Teacher will introduce the needed I do: Teacher will provide the needed support I do: Teacher will provide the needed support to
vocabulary to be successful in Lesson 2 to students during the various investigations. students during the various investigations.

We do: While the Teacher Facilitates, students We do/ You do: Through Investigation, we
will complete an interactive lab (Squirrel Color will watch a video introducing natural
and Survival) selection.
You do: Students will complete the recommended You do: Students will complete an
reading to successful in Lesson 2 Investigation interactive activity to
understand mice selection from the prairie to
make connections with students.
We do/ You do: Through Investigation, we will
watch a video introducing natural selection.
You do: Students will complete an Investigation
interactive activity to understand mice selection
from the prairie to make connections with
students.

Fall Break November 22 - November 26

Learning Plan

- Monday (11-29-21) - Tuesday (11-30-21) - Thursday (12-02-21)

- Wednesday (12-01-21) - Friday (12-03-21)

I do: Teacher will provide the needed support to
students during the various investigations.
We do/ You do: Through Investigation, we will
watch a video introducing natural selection.
You do: Students will complete an Investigation
interactive activity to understand mice selection
from the prairie to make connections with
students.
I do: Teacher will review the main concepts
of lesson 2 due to the week-long break that
occurs the previous week.
We do/You do: Students will Synthesize
adaptations and variations by completing the
Potato Famine activity.
You do: Students will complete an
enrichment activity that Analyzes caterpillar
camouflage.
I do: Teacher will guide students through lesson
1 check
We do: Students will complete and whole group
discussion of their responses to the Lesson 2
check
You do: Students will complete the Lesson 2
Quiz. The students who are not proficient will
receive in-class Remediation