Develop A High School Biology Teaching Module
GOAL
• This year we have learned about the eukaryotic cell and how the main biological molecules of life are formed and function to support and sustain life. In order to improve and exhibit your own mastery of the topics covered you will develop a teaching module around a central theme that is appropriate for high school students.
ROLE
• A high school educator introducing a central biological theme
AUDIENCE
• High school 9th graders
SITUATION
• You must present the biological theme and then provide the relevant biological concepts that supports/illustrates that theme.
• You must simplify the material, using easily understandable terminology, while still including key details
• You need to be CREATIVE to capture a 9th graders attention and get them excited about science
PRODUCT/PERFORMANCE & PURPOSE
• Create a full PowerPoint presentation
• This presentation must include:
o Two real world examples that illustrate/support the presented theme
o An explanation of HOW/WHY the presented examples are an illustration of the theme
o The biological significance of the examples presented
o Maintain a scientific focus but in an appropriate voice for 13-14 year old, 9th grader.
o Neat, engaging and appropriate illustrations/figures to accompany your explanation
o All information must be accurate, informative, and clear
NOTE: It is preferred that slides are NOT just a bunch a words – rather use illustration and have your accompanying text narrative included in the notes section or on a separate word document.
• Accompanying the Powerpoint presentation should be a 10-15 minute video that includes:
o An introduction of the theme
o Any relevant background information
o A presentation of one of the examples and how it illustrates/supports the theme
STANDARDS & CRITERIA for SUCCESS
• Your presentation should address ONE of the following two themes:
Themes and Key Concepts
Theme 1:
“Nearly every dynamic function of a living being depends on proteins.”
• Protein structure
• Where in the cell proteins are synthesized (organelles involved)
• Examples
• Examples biological significance
Theme 2
Chemical bonds provide the energy of life
• Types of chemical bonds
• Definition of energy (in THIS context)
• Examples
Examples biological significance
