Unit Plan completed by Brittnaye Warriner Chantal Jabbour Clynton Lahner
Unit Plan - Grade 9 Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems
Note the bracketed Skills of Scientific Investigation (IP=Initiating and Planning, PR=Performing and Recording, AI=Analyzing and Interpreting, and C=Communication and Collaboration) in relation to the Curriculum Expectations
The overall expectations for the unit include B1, B2, and B3, with specific expectations noted
Each lesson is intended for a 75 minute period
Lessons should be adapted in accordance with IEP and ELL needs and requirements
Acronyms:
A= Assessment
E=Evaluation
K/U=Knowledge and Understanding
T/I=Thinking and Inquiry
C=Communication
App=Application
Lesson | Title and Description | Teaching and Learning Strategies | Evaluation and Assessment | Curriculum Reference |
1 | Introduction to concepts/vocabulary/unit overview and Diagnostic Tool Define and discuss terms such as: ecosystem, biodiversity, environment, stewardship, sustainability Explain the difference between biotic and abiotic environmental components and how they interact Diagnostic Test on Ecology Basics | Whole group discussion Concept Maps Textbook Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt | A:Diagnostic Test Ecology basics (Multiple choice questions) 20 questions | B 2.1 [C] B 3.1 |
2 | Ecosystems Ecosystems have communities, come in all sizes, and combine to make biomes Discuss the differences between species, population, habitat, community, and niche | Activity: Ecosystem Field Study Discussion | A:Worksheet E:Skill: PR (student participates in Field study) | B 3.3 |
3 | Biomes and the Biosphere Terrestrial biomes vs. aquatic biomes and the different types and characteristics of each The biosphere is a combination of the atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere These three components interact with each other to make up the physical environment | Text Readings Discussion Terrestrial biomes vs. aquatic biomes | Oral Questioning E:Skill- AI ;C (text - research notes organized; student are able to communicate thoughts on note in discussion ) | B 3.4 |
4 | Nutrient Cycles and Energy Flow What is a nutrient? What is an element?... | |||
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