Driving Question(s):

If given the technology of today, how would Charles Darwin…

A. Report his findings and document his research?

B. Model his theories?

C. Defend his views on evolution?

Standards:(CONTENT)9.4.12.O(2).5 - Demonstrate critical thinking abilities and skills needed to review information, to explain, translate, interpret, and summarize research collected and analyzed as the result of an investigation5.3.12.E.3 - Provide a scientific explanation for the history of life on Earth using scientific evidence (e.g., fossil record, DNA, protein structures, etc.).5.3.12.E.4 - Account for the evolution of a species by citing specific evidence of biological mechanisms

(LITERACY)CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.7 - Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1 - Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

(TECHNOLOGY)8.1.12.C.1 - Develop an innovative solution to a complex, local or global problem or issue in collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback in an online community.2a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital

environments and media (NETS ·S)2b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

(NETS ·S)

Grade Level: 10TH

Subject: iology

Length:

B

1 Week

• Students will experience reading nonfictional text independent of the text book.

• Students will appreciate the scientific process that helped Darwin develop his theories.

• Students will learn to integrate personal/mobile devices as a means to receive, send and assimilate information, create products, and communicate with their peers.

• Students will recognize the mechanism and relationship between Natural Selection and Descent with Modification.

Outcome Goals

Tech Tools Needed:

TABLET

Activities:

Assessment:

points for three identified tweets

points for two Flickr posts

points for iPadio broadcast (according to rubric)

Alternatives:

Students may ask to use the computer lab if needed.

Hard copies of all assignments are acceptable with permission (drawings, essays, clip art)

Students may work in groups, but individual work must be submitted

Device Management:

Independent Learning!!

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