Maria Laws
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High School Biology
108 Lessons
Las Lomas High
Walnut Creek, CA
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High School Biology
(10 Units, 108 Lessons)
Unit 1 - Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology(7 Lessons)
Unit 1 - Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology(7 Lessons)
Unit 2 - Unit 2: The Science of Biology(10 Lessons)
Unit 3 - Unit 3: Basic Chemistry in Biology(12 Lessons)
Unit 4 - Unit 4: Molecules of Life: Organic Chemistry(15 Lessons)
Unit 5 - Unit 5: A Tour of the Cell(7 Lessons)
Unit 6 - Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis(8 Lessons)
Unit 7 - Unit 7: DNA & Protein Synthesis(22 Lessons)
Unit 8 - Unit 8: Evolution & Biological Diversity(11 Lessons)
Unit 9 - Unit 9: Energy, Ecology, & Classification(7 Lessons)
Unit 10 - Unit 10: Human Anatomy & Physiology(9 Lessons)

Welcome to Biology Class! Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry
High School Biology
» Unit:
Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology

Big Idea:Build classroom community, practice public speaking, and introduce group sharing norms by brainstorming, creating, and sharing student poems!
Standards
23 Resources
45 Favorites
23 Resources
45 Favorites

Academic Honesty: What is It?
High School Biology
» Unit:
Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology

Big Idea:Use open ended questions about potential cheating scenarios to open up a discussion and awareness of academic honesty policies and guidelines!
Standards
14 Resources
16 Favorites
14 Resources
16 Favorites

From Cells to Biosphere: Anchoring Biological Terms (Day 1 of 2)
High School Biology
» Unit:
Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology

Big Idea:Tap into your students' creative power and personal interests in science to create visual examples of basic biology vocabulary from cells to the biosphere!
Standards
16 Resources
40 Favorites
16 Resources
40 Favorites

From Cells to Biosphere: Anchoring Biological Terms (Day 2 of 2)
High School Biology
» Unit:
Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology

Big Idea:Tap into your students' creative power and personal interests in science to create visual examples of basic biology vocabulary from cells to the biosphere!
Standards
21 Resources
13 Favorites
21 Resources
13 Favorites

Time to Get Started: Exploring Common Themes in the Study of Living Things (Day 1 of 2)
High School Biology
» Unit:
Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology

Big Idea:Use a large scale environmental modern art installation to explore themes in biology and get your students talking!
Standards
15 Resources
16 Favorites
15 Resources
16 Favorites

Time to Get Started: Exploring Common Themes in the Study of Living Things (Day 2 of 2)
High School Biology
» Unit:
Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology

Big Idea:Continue the conversation about biological themes by having students create and share their own perspectives and examples!
Standards
14 Resources
6 Favorites
14 Resources
6 Favorites

Using Student Focus Groups to Improve Instruction
High School Biology
» Unit:
Unit 1: Introduction to our Classroom and The Scope of Biology

Big Idea:Explore how can you use student knowledge and perspectives to shift classroom culture and instructional practices for better learning experiences!
Standards
16 Resources
1 Favorites
16 Resources
1 Favorites