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RIEL Resources<\/h1>\n

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RIEL Biology Lesson Plans by FL Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) Big Idea<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Matter and Energy Transformation” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”ce958c54-ec70-404c-94db-c4bb34aed71f” title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Title<\/strong><\/td>\nRIEL Element<\/strong><\/td>\nStandards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Properties of Water<\/a><\/td>\nMultiple Modalities<\/td>\nSC.912.L.18.12 \u200b\u200bDiscuss the special properties of water that contribute to Earth\u2019s suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Organization and Development of Living Organisms” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”ce958c54-ec70-404c-94db-c4bb34aed71f” title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lesson Title<\/td>\nRIEL Element<\/td>\nStandards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell Analogy Activity<\/a><\/td>\nFunds of Knowledge<\/td>\nSC.6.L.14.4 Compare and contrast the structure and function of major organelles of plant and animal cells, including cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biotechnology<\/a><\/td>\nMultiple Modalities<\/td>\nSC.6.L.14.4 Compare and contrast the structure and function of major organelles of plant and animal cells, including cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flower Dissection Lab<\/a><\/td>\nCollaboration<\/td>\nSC.912.L.14.7: Relate the structure of each of the major plant organs and tissues to physiological processes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Earth Systems and Patterns” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”ce958c54-ec70-404c-94db-c4bb34aed71f” title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Title<\/strong><\/td>\nRIEL Element<\/strong><\/td>\nStandards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reality Space Agency: BCG Cycles<\/a><\/td>\nCollaboration<\/td>\nSC.912.E.7.1 Analyze the movement of matter and energy through the different biogeochemical cycles, including water and carbon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Energy” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”ce958c54-ec70-404c-94db-c4bb34aed71f” title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Title<\/strong><\/td>\nRIEL Element<\/strong><\/td>\nStandards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How Does Energy Drive the World?<\/a><\/td>\nMultiple Modalities<\/td>\nSC.912.P.10.1 Differentiate among the various forms of energy and recognize that they can be transformed from one form to others.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Interdependence” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”ce958c54-ec70-404c-94db-c4bb34aed71f” title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Title<\/strong><\/td>\nRIEL Element<\/strong><\/td>\nStandards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Constructing Food Webs<\/a><\/td>\nAffirming Identities<\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.9 Food Webs and Energy Transfer-Use a food web to identify and distinguish producers, consumers, and decomposers. Explain the pathway of energy transfer through trophic levels and the reduction of available energy at successive trophic levels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Diaper Dilemma<\/a><\/td>\nSociopolitical Consciousness<\/td>\n\n

SC.912.L.17.14: Assess the need for adequate waste management strategies<\/p>\n

SC.912.L.17.12: Discuss the political, social, and environmental consequences of sustainable use of land.<\/p>\n

HE.912.C.1.3. Evaluate how the environment and personal health are interrelated.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hot Topics: Red Tide<\/a><\/td>\nSociopolitical Consciousness<\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.3 Discuss how various oceanic and freshwater processes, such as currents, tides, and waves, affect the abundance of aquatic organisms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Human Impacts on Biodiversity: The Piney Point Disaster<\/a><\/td>\nSociopolitical Consciousness<\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.8 Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, non-native species.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Invasive Lionfish Reading Activity<\/a><\/td>\nSociopolitical Consciousness<\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.13 Discuss the need for adequate monitoring of environmental parameters when making policy decisions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dragon Ball Z Food Webs<\/a><\/td>\nFunds of Knowledge<\/td>\nSC.912.17.9 Use of food web to identify and distinguish producers, consumers, and decomposers. Explain the pathway of energy transfer through trophic levels and the reduction of available energy at successive trophic levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Effects of Fertilizer and Aquatic Plants on Algae Growth<\/a><\/td>\nMultiple Modalities<\/td>\nDiscuss how various oceanic and freshwater processes, such as currents, tides, and waves, affect the abundance of aquatic organisms. Explain the general distribution of life in aquatic systems as a function of chemistry, geography, light, depth, salinity, and temperature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Human Development Jigsaw<\/a><\/td>\nMultiple Modalities<\/td>\nSC.912.L.18.12 \u200b\u200bDiscuss the special properties of water that contribute to Earth\u2019s suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell Cycle Cookies<\/a><\/td>\nAttention to Language<\/td>\nSC.912.L.16.14 Describe the cell cycle, including the process of mitosis. Explain the role of mitosis in the formation of new cells and its importance in maintaining chromosome number during asexual reproduction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell Cycle and Cancer<\/a><\/td>\nAttention to Language<\/td>\nSC.912.L.16.8 Explain the relationship between mutation, cell cycle and uncontrolled cell growth potentially resulting in cancer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How Do Cells Divide: Review of Terminology<\/a><\/td>\nSociopolitical Consciousness<\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.8 Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, non-native species.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”ce958c54-ec70-404c-94db-c4bb34aed71f” title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Speculative Evolution: Evolve an Animal<\/a><\/td>\nMultiple Modalities<\/td>\nSC.912.L.15.13 Describe the conditions required for natural selection, including: overproduction of offspring, inherited variation, and the struggle to survive, which result in differential reproductive success.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evolutionary Biology Team Investigation<\/a><\/td>\nAffirming Identities<\/td>\nSC.912.L.15.1 Explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, morphology, embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change.
SC.912.L.15.4 Describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified and based on evolutionary relationships.
SC.912.L.15.7 Discuss distinguishing characteristics of vertebrate and representative invertebrate phyla, and chordate classes using typical examples.
SC.912.L.15.19 Recognize that the strength or usefulness of a scientific claim is evaluated through scientific argumentation, which depends on critical and logical thinking, and the active consideration of alternative scientific explanations to explain the data presented.
LAFS.910.RST.3.7: Translate technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form and translate information expressed visually (e.g., in an equation) into words.
LAFS.910.RST.3.9: Compare and contrast findings to those from other sources noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Simulating Fossils: Imprints and Molds<\/a><\/td>\nAffirming Identities<\/td>\n\n

SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific explanations; evaluating scientific investigations. Making inferences understand the basic process of creating imprints of objects using plaster of Paris.<\/p>\n

SC.912.L.15.1 Evidence for evolution\u2014comparative embryology; Evidence for evolution\u2014fossil record<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Title<\/strong><\/td>\nRIEL Element<\/strong><\/td>\nStandards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evolutionary Biology Team Investigation<\/a><\/td>\nAffirming Identities<\/td>\nSC.912.L.15.1 Explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, morphology, embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change.
SC.912.L.15.4 Describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified and based on evolutionary relationships.
SC.912.L.15.7 Discuss distinguishing characteristics of vertebrate and representative invertebrate phyla, and chordate classes using typical examples.
SC.912.L.15.19 Recognize that the strength or usefulness of a scientific claim is evaluated through scientific argumentation, which depends on critical and logical thinking, and the active consideration of alternative scientific explanations to explain the data presented.
LAFS.910.RST.3.7: Translate technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form and translate information expressed visually (e.g., in an equation) into words.
LAFS.910.RST.3.9: Compare and contrast findings to those from other sources noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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RIEL Biology Lesson Plans by Instructional Element<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Title<\/strong><\/td>\nStandards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Properties of Water<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.18.12 \u200b\u200bDiscuss the special properties of water that contribute to Earth\u2019s suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biotechnology<\/a><\/td>\nSC.6.L.14.4 Compare and contrast the structure and function of major organelles of plant and animal cells, including cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How Does Energy Drive the World?<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.P.10.1 Differentiate among the various forms of energy and recognize that they can be transformed from one form to others.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Effects of Fertilizer and Aquatic Plants on Algae Growth<\/a><\/td>\nDiscuss how various oceanic and freshwater processes, such as currents, tides, and waves, affect the abundance of aquatic organisms. Explain the general distribution of life in aquatic systems as a function of chemistry, geography, light, depth, salinity, and temperature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speculative Evolution: Evolve an Animal<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.15.13 Describe the conditions required for natural selection, including: overproduction of offspring, inherited variation, and the struggle to survive, which result in differential reproductive success.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Funds of Knowledge” open_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” closed_toggle_text_color=”#1C2F3D” icon_color=”#1C2F3D” open_icon_color=”#1C2F3D” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”ce958c54-ec70-404c-94db-c4bb34aed71f” title_text_color=”#1C2F3D” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Lato|700|||||||” title_font_size=”17px” body_link_text_color=”#194588″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_color_all=”#EDBA75″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Title<\/strong><\/td>\nStandards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell Analogy Activity<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.18.12 \u200b\u200bDiscuss the special properties of water that contribute to Earth\u2019s suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dragon Ball Z Food Webs<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.17.9 Use of food web to identify and distinguish producers, consumers, and decomposers. Explain the pathway of energy transfer through trophic levels and the reduction of available energy at successive trophic levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Title<\/strong><\/td>\nStandards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reality Space Agency: BCG Cycles<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.E.7.1 Analyze the movement of matter and energy through the different biogeochemical cycles, including water and carbon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Human Development Jigsaw<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.16.13 Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive system. Describe the process of human development from fertilization to birth and major changes that occur in each trimester of pregnancy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flower Dissection Lab<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.14.7: Relate the structure of each of the major plant organs and tissues to physiological processes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Constructing Food Webs<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.9 Food Webs and Energy Transfer-Use a food web to identify and distinguish producers, consumers, and decomposers. Explain the pathway of energy transfer through trophic levels and the reduction of available energy at successive trophic levels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Simulating Fossils: Imprints and Molds<\/a><\/td>\n\n

SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific explanations; evaluating scientific investigations. Making inferences understand the basic process of creating imprints of objects using plaster of Paris.<\/p>\n

SC.912.L.15.1 Evidence for evolution\u2014comparative embryology; Evidence for evolution\u2014fossil record<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Evolutionary Biology Team Investigation<\/a><\/td>\n\n

SC.912.L.15.1 Explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, morphology, embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change.<\/p>\n

SC.912.L.15.4 Describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified and based on evolutionary relationships.<\/p>\n

SC.912.L.15.7 Discuss distinguishing characteristics of vertebrate and representative invertebrate phyla, and chordate classes using typical examples.<\/p>\n

SC.912.L.15.19 Recognize that the strength or usefulness of a scientific claim is evaluated through scientific argumentation, which depends on critical and logical thinking, and the active consideration of alternative scientific explanations to explain the data presented.<\/p>\n

LAFS.910.RST.3.7: Translate technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form and translate information expressed visually (e.g., in an equation) into words.<\/p>\n

LAFS.910.RST.3.9: Compare and contrast findings to those from other sources noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SC.912.L.17.14: Assess the need for adequate waste management strategies<\/p>\n

SC.912.L.17.12: Discuss the political, social, and environmental consequences of sustainable use of land.<\/p>\n

HE.912.C.1.3. Evaluate how the environment and personal health are interrelated.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hot Topics: Red Tide<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.3 Discuss how various oceanic and freshwater processes, such as currents, tides, and waves, affect the abundance of aquatic organisms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Human Impacts on Biodiversity: The Piney Point Disaster<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.8 Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, non-native species.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Invasive Lionfish Reading Activity<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.17.13 Discuss the need for adequate monitoring of environmental parameters when making policy decisions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Cell Cycle Cookies<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.16.14 Describe the cell cycle, including the process of mitosis. Explain the role of mitosis in the formation of new cells and its importance in maintaining chromosome number during asexual reproduction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell Cycle and Cancer<\/a><\/td>\nSC.912.L.16.8 Explain the relationship between mutation, cell cycle and uncontrolled cell growth potentially resulting in cancer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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