Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Fish That Did Push-Ups and the Whale with Legs: Transitions in the Fossil Record Presentation | Biology II | 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 Biology II (grades 9–12) chapter Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution, built around the phenomenon The Fish That Did Push-Ups and the Whale with Legs: Transitions in the Fossil Record. 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: Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Fish That Did Push-Ups and the Whale with Legs: Transitions in the Fossil Record Teacher Discussion Guide; Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Fish That Did Push-Ups and the Whale with Legs: Transitions in the Fossil Record Student Response Sheet. Original version: Evidence & Mechanisms of Evolution Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Fish That Did Push-Ups and the Whale with Legs: Transitions in the Fossil Record Presentation.

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: “Tiktaalik is classified as a transitional fossil because it possesses both fish traits like ____________ and tetrapod traits like ____________.”

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

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 – 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 Biology II, grades 9–12.

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