Artificial Selection & Genetic Engineering Phenomena-Based Lesson: Wild Teosinte Grass Transformed into Modern Sweet Corn Presentation | Middle School Life Science | Grades 6–8
Artificial Selection & Genetic Engineering Phenomena-Based Lesson: Wild Teosinte Grass Transformed into Modern Sweet Corn Presentation | Middle School Life Science | Grades 6–8
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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 Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Middle School Life Science (grades 6–8) chapter Artificial Selection & Genetic Engineering, built around the phenomenon Wild Teosinte Grass Transformed into Modern Sweet Corn. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.
Complete the set: Artificial Selection & Genetic Engineering Phenomena-Based Lesson: Wild Teosinte Grass Transformed into Modern Sweet Corn Teacher Discussion Guide; Artificial Selection & Genetic Engineering Phenomena-Based Lesson: Wild Teosinte Grass Transformed into Modern Sweet Corn Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Artificial Selection & Genetic Engineering Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Wild Teosinte Grass Transformed into Modern Sweet Corn Presentation.
Sections: Phenomena Discussion Guide • Hqim; 60-minute Schedule; Slides & Classroom Actions; Section 1: NGSS Learning Goals; NGSS Dimension; Aligned Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 2: Phenomenon & Inquiry; Section 3: Science Talk Moves. Sample item: “How does artificial selection shape species?”
What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 22 slides).
Standards: NGSS Middle School Life Science (MS-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 Middle School Life Science, grades 6–8.
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