Cellular Metabolism & Homeostasis Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Frozen Stone: Wood Frogs Cheating Death with 300 mM Glucose Presentation | Honors 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 Honors Biology (grades 9–12) chapter Cellular Metabolism & Homeostasis, built around the phenomenon The Frozen Stone: Wood Frogs Cheating Death with 300 mM Glucose. 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: Cellular Metabolism & Homeostasis Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Frozen Stone: Wood Frogs Cheating Death with 300 mM Glucose Teacher Discussion Guide; Cellular Metabolism & Homeostasis Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Frozen Stone: Wood Frogs Cheating Death with 300 mM Glucose Student Response Sheet. Original version: Cellular Metabolism & Homeostasis Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Frozen Stone: Wood Frogs Cheating Death with 300 mM Glucose 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: “When ice touches the frog's skin, its liver rapidly breaks down glycogen into ____________.”

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 Honors Biology, grades 9–12.

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