Human Development & Embryology Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Critical Teratogenic Window: Thalidomide, Cereblon Binding, and Phocomelia Presentation | Anatomy & Physiology | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Anatomy & Physiology (grades 9–12) chapter Human Development & Embryology, built around the phenomenon The Critical Teratogenic Window: Thalidomide, Cereblon Binding, and Phocomelia. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Human Development & Embryology Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Critical Teratogenic Window: Thalidomide, Cereblon Binding, and Phocomelia Teacher Discussion Guide; Human Development & Embryology Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Critical Teratogenic Window: Thalidomide, Cereblon Binding, and Phocomelia Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Human Development & Embryology Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Critical Teratogenic Window: Thalidomide, Cereblon Binding, and Phocomelia Presentation.

Sections: NGSS Dimension; Specific Performance Expectation & Dimensional Alignment; Slides; Segment; Focus Activity & Instructional Goal; Anchoring Driving Question (student Sensemaking):; Talk Move Category; Teacher Facilitation Prompt & Sensemaking Strategy. Sample item: “• Tier 1 (Observation): What anatomical malformations characterized the thalidomide crisis, and why did timing of maternal drug ingestion dictate the specific organ malformations observed?”

What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 22 slides).

Standards: HS-LS1-2 — Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. HS-LS1-4 — Use a model to illustrate the role of cellular division (mitosis) and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Anatomy & Physiology, grades 9–12.

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