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    Inquiry Based Learning Lesson Plan

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    The lesson plan teaches 8th grade students about taxonomy and dichotomous keys through inquiry-based learning. Students will review dichotomous keys and create their own keys to identify 8 images of animals. They will then test each other's keys for accuracy. The objectives are for students to identify patterns in species, construct a valid dichotomous key, and assess dichotomous keys.

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    The lesson plan teaches 8th grade students about taxonomy and dichotomous keys through inquiry-based learning. Students will review dichotomous keys and create their own keys to identify 8 images of animals. They will then test each other's keys for accuracy. The objectives are for students to identify patterns in species, construct a valid dichotomous key, and assess dichotomous keys.

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    The lesson plan teaches 8th grade students about taxonomy and dichotomous keys through inquiry-based learning. Students will review dichotomous keys and create their own keys to identify 8 images of animals. They will then test each other's keys for accuracy. The objectives are for students to identify patterns in species, construct a valid dichotomous key, and assess dichotomous keys.

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    Arie Kazmierczak

    Inquiry Based Learning Lesson Plan


    Title
    Subject Areas

    Taxonomy and Dichotomous Keys


    General Science: Biology

    Grade Level
    Summary of
    Lesson

    8th Grade
    Students will continue learning about taxonomy and how to use
    dichotomous keys to classify and identify known species. Through inquiry
    based learning students will create their own dichotomous keys.
    3.1.7.B5- Compare and contrast observable patterns in the physical
    characteristics across families, strains and species.
    3.1.8.A9- Know that both direct and indirect observations are used by
    scientists to study the natural world and universe. Formulate and revise
    explanations and models using logic and evidence. Recognize and analyze
    alternative explanations and models.
    What is a Dichotomous Key? How do we use a Dichotomous Key? What
    are the uses?

    Standards

    Essential
    Questions
    Objectives

    Vocabulary
    Estimated Time
    Materials
    Required

    Students will be able to:


    Identify patterns in the physical characteristic of a species.
    Create a dichotomous key that will be used to identify a set of
    known species.
    Asses the validity of a dichotomous key.
    Dichotomous Key: A step by step approach to identify an organism using a
    series of paired statements.
    50 Minutes.
    PowerPoint on Dichotomous Keys, Computers, Microsoft Word (or similar
    program)

    Procedure

    Before (~5 minutes)


    Write bell ringer question on board, along with todays objectives.
    Bell Ringer Question: Name the five different Kingdoms? (Discuss results
    with class as a whole)
    Read objectives: Students will be able to define taxonomy and classify
    species using a dichotomous key.
    During (~ 35 minutes) Begin presentation. Review material from
    yesterdays lesson, go over an example of a dichotomous key.
    Main assignment: Using a computer, have student find 8 images of various
    animals (have students stick with the same type, for example all dogs, or all
    birds).
    Students will then use the skills they have learned over the past few days to
    create their own dichotomous key using the images they selected.
    (While students are doing this, casually walk around the room making sure
    students are staying on task and help answer any questions that may arise.
    However, this is an inquiry based lesson, so guide students to the write
    answer rather than telling them it.)
    After (~10 minutes)
    Students will switch dichotomous keys with a partner, in order to ensure
    that they are an effective tool.
    Have students give feedback to their partners.
    If there is time have two groups come up and demonstrate their keys for the
    class.
    Collect students dichotomous keys.

    Formative
    Assessment
    Student
    Resources
    Accommodation
    s Adaptations
    Assessment

    Various questions throughout the lesson. Classroom activity: Bird Dich.


    Key.
    Power point handouts, computers.
    I will follow the guidelines and procedures that are included in the IEPs of
    the students.
    Student made dichotomous key

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