Viruses & Bacteria Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: MRSA Antibiotic Resistance Teacher Discussion Guide | Biology | 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 high school Biology (grades 9–12) chapter Viruses & Bacteria, built around the phenomenon MRSA Antibiotic Resistance. 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: Viruses & Bacteria Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: MRSA Antibiotic Resistance Presentation; Viruses & Bacteria Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: MRSA Antibiotic Resistance Student Response Sheet. Original version: Viruses & Bacteria Phenomena-Based Lesson: MRSA Antibiotic Resistance 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: “Antibiotics do not cause mutations; they act as a selective agent that kills non-resistant bacteria while allowing resistant bacteria to ____________.”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,424 words, 4 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: HS-LS4-4 — Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations. HS-LS4-5 — Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in: (1) increases in the number of individuals of some species, (2) the emergence of new species over time, and (3) the extinction of other species.

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 high school Biology, grades 9–12.

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