Transcript Biology POL - Da Vinci Schools

Biology POL
Step 1: Essential Skill
 Each unit has 2 essential skills each for a total of 6.
 Determine which essential skill you have the lowest grade in.
Check PowerSchool.
 Determine which main topic you would like to teach within
that essential skill.
Essential Skills
Unit 1: Cell Biology
 I can explain how macromolecules are built and their roles in the
human body.
 I can identify the different cell types and their organelle structures
and functions.
Unit 2: Cells and Energy
 I can analyze the importance of enzymes in life processes and
explain what would occur in their absence.
 I can explain the storage and release of different types of cell
energy.
Unit 3: Molecular Genetics
 I can show how genes are a blueprint for amino acid sequences
which determine characteristics.
 I can describe the importance of mutations and sexual
reproduction leading to genetic variation.
TAC it!
 T: Teach me something from that essential
skill.
 A: Apply it to valid, scientific research that
has been conducted within the past 36
months.
 C: Connect the concept to the real world.
POL Details
 Presentation: 7 minutes
 Question and Answer: 3 minutes
 Power point should include:
 Title page with name and essential skill
 Slides with PICTURES, and NO WORDS
 Include a picture (or screen shot) of the article where
you ound your research at the END of the
presentation.
Example
Ms. Adabale
Biology POL
December 4, 2013
 Essential Skill: I can explain the storage and release of
different types of cell energy.
 Topic: Cellular Respiration
You will be graded on…
 T: How well you teach me the topic, accuracy
and use of vocabulary
 A: How relevant is the research you chose?
 C: How knowledgeable are you about the
research, and how well can you articulate a
connection?
Questions?