The Origins of Life Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Hydrothermal Vent Abiogenesis Presentation | Biology | Grades 9–12
The Origins of Life Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Hydrothermal Vent Abiogenesis Presentation | Biology | Grades 9–12
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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 The Origins of Life, built around the phenomenon Hydrothermal Vent Abiogenesis. 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: The Origins of Life Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Hydrothermal Vent Abiogenesis Teacher Discussion Guide; The Origins of Life Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Hydrothermal Vent Abiogenesis Student Response Sheet. Original version: The Origins of Life Phenomena-Based Lesson: Hydrothermal Vent Abiogenesis 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: “Alkaline hydrothermal vents provide both chemical building blocks and an energy source in the form of ____________.”
What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 16 slides).
Standards: HS-LS4-1 — Communicate scientific information that common ancestry and biological evolution are supported by multiple lines of empirical evidence.
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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