Joseph Ramirez

TAMU-CC, IDET

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW

1. LESSON PLANS
2. SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL CONTENT
3. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
4. SELECTED MEDIA

LESSON PLAN Topic: Natural Selection

EVENT INSTRUCTIONAL STATEGY MEDIA
Gain Attention Anticipatory Activity: Teacher will instruct students to Data chart
have the students pick up marbles with different
utensils.
Objective Analyze and evaluate the relationship of natural Teacher will state
selection to adaptation and to the development of objectives that will be
diversity in and among species. displayed on the
whiteboard
Prior Knowledge Students will define and be familiar with key terms Handout with
illustrations will be
used to help review
key terms
Content Natural selection is nature’s way of selecting the best The Teacher will
adaptations to be carried on from one generation to display Slide Show
the next. Only the species who are fit will continue Class Notes
the gene pool. Adaptations from species to species Podcast
vary depending on their surroundings
Guided Practice The teacher will guide the students to watch the Science 360 Video
Science 360 Video and have them identify animal
adaptations.
Independent The student will describe how events and Ted.ed.com
Practice processes can change species diversity

Feedback The students will collaborate and discuss their The students will
answers to the TedEd question. conduct a Peer
Discussion
Assessment Students should recognize the change of species at Multiple Choice Test
minimum
Closure The teacher will give immediate feedback to the The student will
student and link the unit to the next topic complete a
circle/square Exit
Ticket
LESSON PLAN Topic: Classification
EVENT INSTRUCTIONAL STATEGY MEDIA
Gain Attention Anticipatory Activity: The teacher will instruct the Handout
students and have them pretend that they work in a Specimens
pet store and their job is to name the new species of
salamanders, that just came in, based on their
characteristics
Objective Categorize organisms using a hierarchical Teacher will state
classification system based on similarities and objectives that will be
differences shared among groups. displayed on the
whiteboard
Prior Knowledge Students will define and be familiar with key terms Handout with
illustrations will be
used to help review
key terms
Content Species are very similar in many ways. However, they The Teacher will
have specific characteristics that separate them from display Slide Show
other species. A classification system helps scientist Class Notes
group these organisms and help study them further. Podcast
Guided Practice The teacher will guide the students and Handout
analyze the levels of organization in biological
systems
Independent The students will create a dichotomous key Copy of creatures and
Practice based on similarities and differences shared a blank handout of a
among species dichotomous key

Feedback Students will share and evaluate the completed The students will
dichotomous keys conduct a Peer
Discussion
Assessment Students should classify organisms with at least 70% Multiple Choice Test
accurately
Closure The teacher will give immediate feedback to the The student will
student and link the unit to the next topic complete a
circle/square Exit
Ticket
LESSON PLAN Topic: Body Systems
EVENT INSTRUCTIONAL STATEGY MEDIA
Gain Attention Anticipatory Activity: The teacher will show the Science 360 Video
students a Science 360 video of the human body
Objective Describe the interactions that occur among systems Teacher will state
that perform the functions of regulation, nutrient objectives that will be
absorption, reproduction, and defense from injury or displayed on the
illness in animals. whiteboard
Prior Knowledge Students will define and be familiar with key terms Handout with
illustrations will be
used to help review
key terms
Content A group of similar cells make up different types of The Teacher will
tissue and the tissue make up organs. These organs display Slide Show
work together in an organ systems and the organ Class Notes
systems interact among an organism. Podcast Content
Video
Guided Practice The teacher will guide the students with interactive NewPath Learning
lessons
Independent The students will complete an online interactive NewPath Learning
Practice lesson.
Feedback The student will work alone, then work together, and The students will
finally a group discussion facilitated by the teacher conduct a Peer
Discussion
Assessment Students should be familiar with 100% of the body Multiple Choice Test
systems
Closure The teacher will give immediate feedback to the The student will
student and link the unit to the next topic complete a
circle/square Exit
Ticket
LESSON PLAN Topic: Ecology
EVENT INSTRUCTIONAL STATEGY MEDIA
Gain Attention Anticipatory Activity: The teacher will facilitate a Science 360 Video
student debate over ecological issues
Objective Describe how events and processes that occur during Teacher will state
ecological succession can change populations and objectives that will be
species diversity. displayed on the
whiteboard
Prior Knowledge Students will define and be familiar with key terms Handout with
illustrations will be
used to help review
key terms
Content Species are adapted to live in a specific environment. The Teacher will
When the environment changes, so does the display Slide Show
population of a species. Class Notes
Podcast
Guided Practice Teacher will show a video and have the students Science 360 Video
recognize and identify ecological succession
Independent The students will illustrate ecological Handout
Practice succession

Feedback Students will display their illustrations on the wall The students will
conduct a Peer
Discussion
Assessment Students will complete multiple choice exam Multiple Choice Test
Closure The teacher will give immediate feedback to the The student will
student and link the unit to the next topic complete a
circle/square Exit
Ticket
5. GUIDES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
GUIDANCE FOR THE STUDENT
Table of Contents
Biology Unit
Title Page……………………………………………………………………….i
Acknowledgments………………………………………………………….ii
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………..iii
Unit Overview………………………………………………………………..iv
Lesson 1: Natural Selection………………………………………….. 1
Lesson 1 Assessment…………………………………………………….. 4
Lesson 2: Classification………………………………………………... 5
Lesson 2 Assessment…………………………………………………….. 8
Lesson 3: Body Systems…………………………………………………9
Lesson 3 Assessment…………………………………………………….. 12
Lesson 4: Ecology…………………………………………………………. 13
Lesson 4 Assessment…………………………………………………….. 16
Glossary………………………………………………………………………… 17
Appendix A: Prefix / Suffixes………………………………………….19
Further Readings…………………………………………………………… 20

GUIDANCE FOR THE TEACHER

Table of Contents
Biology Unit
Title Page……………………………………………………………………….i
Acknowledgments………………………………………………………….ii
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………..iii
How to Use this Guide……………………………………………………iv
Revisions and Updates…………………………………………………..v
Background Information………………………………………………..vi
Unit Overview………………………………………………………………..iv
Lesson 1: Natural Selection………………………………………….. 1
Lesson 1 Assessment…………………………………………………….. 4
Lesson 2: Classification………………………………………………... 5
Lesson 2 Assessment…………………………………………………….. 8
Lesson 3: Body Systems…………………………………………………9
Lesson 3 Assessment…………………………………………………….. 12
Lesson 4: Ecology…………………………………………………………. 13
Lesson 4 Assessment…………………………………………………….. 16
Glossary………………………………………………………………………… 17
Appendix A: Prefix / Suffixes………………………………………….19
Further Readings…………………………………………………………… 20
6. SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
COMPONENT PROBLEM DATA SOURCE REVISION DECISION
Purpose No problems at this time Designer Review None at this time
Goals No problems at this time Designer Review None at this time
Objectives No problems at this time Designer Review None at this time
Prerequisites No problems at this time Designer Review None at this time
Instructional Pending Survey Teacher Review, None at this time
Formative Evaluation
Strategies
Testing Methods Pending Survey Peer Review, None at this time
Formative Evaluation
Information to Pending Survey Student Review, None at this time
Formative Evaluation
Guide the Student
Information to Pending Survey Teacher Review, None at this time
Formative Evaluation
Guide the Teacher
Supporting Media Pending Survey Formative Evaluation None at this time
Teacher & Student
Review,

7. PILOT TEST PLAN

PILOT TEST PLAN
Participant Description 1 group of 10-15 biology re-testing students
Prerequisites Biology re-testers who did not pass the EOC exam
Location, Date, Time Pilot test will be done in the summer sessions at North Shore Senior
High School
Learning Environment Classroom with access to computers and internet
Teacher Qualifications Bachelor degree with certified to teach secondary life science
Measurement Plan Class survey evaluation. Google forms
Scale: Strongly Agree 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Strongly Disagree
Teacher, Media, Handouts, Pacing will also be evaluated
Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor
Evaluation Team Description Joseph Ramirez, Instructional Designer
Elvira Salazar, Science Program Director
Christina Moore, Science Specialist
Sima Mathew, Biology Specialist