Applied Biology Phenomena-Based Lesson: CRISPR Sickle Cell Gene Editing Presentation | Biology | 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 Biology (grades 9–12) chapter Applied Biology, built around the phenomenon CRISPR Sickle Cell Gene Editing. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Applied Biology Phenomena-Based Lesson: CRISPR Sickle Cell Gene Editing Teacher Discussion Guide; Applied Biology Phenomena-Based Lesson: CRISPR Sickle Cell Gene Editing Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Applied Biology Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: CRISPR Sickle Cell Gene Editing Presentation.

Sections: NGSS Dimension; Specific Performance Expectation & Dimensional Alignment; Slides; Segment; Focus Activity & Instructional Goal; Anchoring Driving Question (student Sensemaking):; Teacher Script (read Aloud To Introduce Phenomenon):; Talk Move Category. Sample item: “• Tier 1 (Observation): What single nucleotide mutation causes hemoglobin molecules to polymerize into rigid sickle shapes under low oxygen conditions?”

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

Standards: HS-ETS1-1 — Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants. HS-ETS1-3 — Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts that may be involved.

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 Biology, grades 9–12.

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