Molecular Genetics Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: HIV Reverse Transcription 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 Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Biology (grades 9–12) chapter Molecular Genetics, built around the phenomenon HIV Reverse Transcription. 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: Molecular Genetics Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: HIV Reverse Transcription Teacher Discussion Guide; Molecular Genetics Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: HIV Reverse Transcription Student Response Sheet. Original version: Molecular Genetics Phenomena-Based Lesson: HIV Reverse Transcription 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: “HIV reverses the central dogma by using the enzyme reverse transcriptase to synthesize ____________ from viral ____________.”

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

Standards: HS-LS3-1 — Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring. HS-LS1-1 — Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells.

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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