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Science 9-12 Adaptations

Science 9-12 Adaptations

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Standards & Objectives

Essential and guiding questions: 
  • In what way could the freeze and thaw cycle of the wood frog impact human medicine?
  • Drawing on the evidence in the article, what is the significant difference between the cell function of humans and frogs?
  • According to the article, why don’t wood frogs just shrivel up and die exhibiting severe hypothermia?
  • In what ways does the authors’ use of graphics, section headings and citing of scientific research enhance your understanding of this adaptation?
  • The article states that the water in the blood freezes first. Why doesn’t the frog burst?

Activity/Task Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding
Differentiation suggestions: 

Scaffolding and support for special education students, English language learners, and struggling readers:

  • The use of graphic organizers, modeling, think-alouds, and academic previewing strategies should be utilized to assist struggling readers. The classroom teacher and special education teacher should work collaboratively to provide successful instruction. In addition, a student-created word wall and cooperative peer tutoring will reinforce content vocabulary (Tier 3) throughout the learning unit.
Originator: 
Tennessee Department of Education