Laboratory+Assignment

**Laboratory Assignment: Designing and Instructing Laboratory Experiences** One of the greatest challenges to the secondary science teacher is the creation, implementation, and evaluation of quality laboratory experiences. The purpose of this series of assignments is to get you to begin thinking about the role of laboratory work in the secondary science classroom and how its effectiveness can be optimized.

You will be designing and teaching a 40-45 minute laboratory experience to your BSC 307 peers. Details of the assignment can be found in the assignment description sheet. Please make sure to use the templates provided for your lesson plan and lab considerations document.









Reflection Instructions:
In writing your reflection on this lesson, please address the following items...

1. What challenges did you run into when designing this lesson? 2. What comments did your peers make about your lesson that made you rethink your strategies? What changes might you make and why? 3. What will you keep the same about this lesson after reading your peers' feedback? 4. What comments did your peers make about your presentation? Are there changes you need to make? What and why?

Bring a hard copy of your reflection to class next week to turn in to Mrs. Palmer - do not post it on the WIKI.

[[file:Vitale 5 E Model Strawberry DNA Laboratory Lesson Plan.doc]][[file:Vitale 5 E Model - Strawberry DNA Lab Teacher's Guide.doc]]
**Angela Vitale** - above are the components to a strawberry DNA extraction lab. The components include an actual laboratory lesson outline, a teacher's guide, basic lab considerations, the student hand out and a PowerPoint with pictures to help the students complete the handouts. The laboratory is in a 5 E Model format.

**Amanda Donnelly** - This is a DNA extraction lab where students can compare the DNA they extract from strawberries and bananas. Lesson plan is in 5E format. There is additional background information and the the actual lab along with a worksheet for students.

**Phil Dorjath -** Attached are the three different aspects of a virus simulation lab. There is a lesson plan, teacher notes page, and the activity itself. The lesson plan for the lab follows the 5E Model.

**Dan DeWees**- Attached are the components of the Alien Enzyme Invasion lab. These include teacher guide, student worksheets, and basic lab considerations. The lesson plan utilizes the 5E model.

Attached are the student handout and instructions, selection of the nurse's log, and lesson plan. Within the lesson plan document are also guidelines for the instructor. The activity here presents the students with a hypothetical of a potential outbreak within their school and they have been drafted into helping with the investigation to determine which students have the disease, what they might have in common, and whether the agent in question is alive or not (if it can be treated with antibiotics).
 * Quarantine in the School!--Larissa Roy**

Attached are the student handout, lesson plan, basic lab considerations, and the teacher key for the kidney dialysis lab. Students will be able to see what materials are able to filter through the membrane and which ones are not.
 * Kidney Dialysis Lab- Brock Parrott**

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 * Indigestion: Acid-Base Neutralization - Max Taylor**


 * Cell Membranes - Mike Strickley**

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 * Mystery Powder Lab: diffusion and osmosis- Cristy Langefeld**

This lab is designed for students to get a better idea of the different phases of Mitosis. They will observe an onion root tip slide under a microscope and identify each phase. They will also sharpen their microscope skills through this lab. Included are the lab itself, a teacher's guide, and the lesson plan.
 * Observing Mitosis Lab- Sammy Licocci**

This lab is designed to introduce basic human anatomy/physiology. The students explore blood pressure, lung capacity, and resting heart rate and what those numbers mean. Included is the lab handout itself as well as my lesson plan, lab considerations, and teacher guide.
 * "Are you an Astronaut?" Lab: Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Lung Capacity - David Herbst**

This laboratory exercise gives students the opportunity to take a critical look at not only the organisms that live around them, but also the organisms that can be viewed within the laboratory. Analyzing the structural features of an organism is one of the staples of becoming a biologist. It is also important to observe the qualities of nature and how they come about. Students will be able to use what they predict for the lifestyles of the organisms to shape an exhibit at the Museum of Natural History. The use of categorization by physical features is very important to using the classification system of taxonomy.
 * Avian Adaptations Lab - Kevin Nichols**

This lab introduces organic compounds (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids [not tested]) in the form of a mystery. Jerell's iPod has been stolen and you need to identify the thief by testing samples for the presence of organic compounds. The lab also introduces the use of indicators to detect the presence of a substance. Included is the lesson plan, student handout, teacher guide, and basic lab considerations.
 * "Who took Jerell's iPod?" - An Organic Molecule Mystery - Adam Bruinius **

This lab is an introduction to the digestive system. It starts with an eye-opening look at a professional speed eater which helps students think through the digestive process. It addresses mechanical/chemical digestion, and takes a look at absorbtion. Above you will find all the handouts-teacher page, 5E Lesson Plan, Student lab handoug, and the lab considerations.
 * Digestion Investigation-Stephanie Mocilan**

This lab explores the use and significance of ice cores. Students will investigate 3 ice cores and learn about the correlation between climate and life. Students will also gain information on how scientists learn about past climates and biodiversity. Attached are the teacher's guide, student's copy, the lesson plan and lab considerations.
 * Ice Core Lab**- Nic Roome

This laboratory gives students an opportunity to explore the nature of enzymes. They will observe how they break down sugars and the specificity of them. In the lab there are three different experiments to help students understand the concepts about enzymes. Above you will find the teacher's guide to the lab, the student handout, the basic considerations and the 5E lesson plan.
 * ENZYMES HELP US DIGEST FOOD- Taryn Williams**