Classification & Phylogeny Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Identical Twins Separated by 160 Million Years: The Gliding Mammal Paradox Teacher Discussion Guide | Biology II | Grades 9–12

This is the teacher discussion guide, with lesson flow, facilitation questions, anticipated student ideas and model explanations for leading the class discussion for the Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Biology II (grades 9–12) chapter Classification & Phylogeny, built around the phenomenon Identical Twins Separated by 160 Million Years: The Gliding Mammal Paradox. 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: Classification & Phylogeny Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Identical Twins Separated by 160 Million Years: The Gliding Mammal Paradox Presentation; Classification & Phylogeny Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Identical Twins Separated by 160 Million Years: The Gliding Mammal Paradox Student Response Sheet. Original version: Classification & Phylogeny Phenomena-Based Lesson: Identical Twins Separated by 160 Million Years: The Gliding Mammal Paradox Teacher Discussion Guide.

Sections: 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); Scientific Evidence & Intuitive Correction. Sample item: “Although flying squirrels and sugar gliders look identical, they belong to different mammalian groups: ____________ and ____________.”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,340 words, 4 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: NGSS High School Life Science (HS-LS) disciplinary core ideas and the science practices of analyzing data and constructing explanations.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Teacher Discussion Guide. Format: editable Microsoft Word 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 Biology II, grades 9–12.

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