DNA, Genes, & Chromosomes Phenomena-Based Lesson: White Spools of Strawberry DNA in Cold Alcohol Teacher Discussion Guide | Middle School Life Science | Grades 6–8
DNA, Genes, & Chromosomes Phenomena-Based Lesson: White Spools of Strawberry DNA in Cold Alcohol Teacher Discussion Guide | Middle School Life Science | Grades 6–8
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This is the teacher discussion guide, with lesson flow, facilitation questions, anticipated student ideas and model explanations for leading the class discussion for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Middle School Life Science (grades 6–8) chapter DNA, Genes, & Chromosomes, built around the phenomenon White Spools of Strawberry DNA in Cold Alcohol. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.
Complete the set: DNA, Genes, & Chromosomes Phenomena-Based Lesson: White Spools of Strawberry DNA in Cold Alcohol Presentation; DNA, Genes, & Chromosomes Phenomena-Based Lesson: White Spools of Strawberry DNA in Cold Alcohol Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: DNA, Genes, & Chromosomes Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: White Spools of Strawberry DNA in Cold Alcohol Teacher Discussion Guide.
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 do DNA, genes, and chromosomes store genetic instructions inside cells?”
What's inside: Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .doc + PDF, about 998 words, 3 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.
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 – 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 Middle School Life Science, grades 6–8.
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