Human Development & Embryology Scaffolded 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 Scaffolded 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. This scaffolded version adds sentence frames and extra supports for students who need them. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

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

Sections: Scaffolded Version • High Quality Instructional Materials; Section 1: Three-dimensional Learning Alignment (ngss); NGSS Dimension; Scaffolded Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 3: Scaffolded Science Talk Moves Matrix; Scaffolded Talk Move; Verbatim Facilitation Prompt & Talk Goal; Everyday Student Misconception (flawed Claim). Sample item: “Between 1957 and 1961, more than 10,000 children across 46 countries were born with severe congenital limb deformities, most notably phocomelia—a condition?”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 16 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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