1. Final Portfolio Presentation
Christina Bolton

2. Unit Plan: Evolution SOLs Addressed
BIO.6 The student will investigate and understand bases for modern classification systems. Key concepts include:
a) structural similarities among organisms
b) fossil record interpretation
c) comparison of developmental stages in different organisms
d) examination of biochemical similarities and differences among organisms
e) systems of classification that are adaptable to new scientific discoveries.

3. Unit Plan: Evolution SOLs Addressed
BIO.7 The student will investigate and understand how populations change through time. Key concepts include
a) evidence found in fossil records;
b) how genetic variation, reproductive strategies, and environmental pressures impact the survival of populations;
c) how natural selection leads to adaptations;
d) emergence of new species; and
e) scientific evidence and explanations for biological evolution.

4. Unit Plan: Evolution Learning Objectives
Understand Charles Darwin’s contributions to the theory of evolution
Investigate the process of natural selection
Discuss evidence supporting evolution
Examine biochemical evidence supporting evolution
Use and understand different classification and taxonomic organizational systems

5. Evolution Unit Lessons
Student Engagement
Student Exploration
Cavefish
Concept map
Naming an animal
SOL Review Questions
Clipbirds
Through the Bottleneck
Cladogram, Dichotomous Keys and Phylogenetic Trees
Kingdom’s Booklet

6. Evolution Lessons Student Explanations Lesson Extensions
Evidence for Evolution
Speciation/Genetic Variation
Classification and Taxonomy
Exit Slips
Activity tying current day’s lesson to next day’s lesson
Recap of day’s lesson

7. Evaluations-Assessments
Formative
Summative
Informal
Questions
Dichotomous Key
Cladogram
Class discussions
Review Games-BINOG and Jeopardy
Formal
Labs
Activity Sheets
End of Unit Test
Multiple Choice Online Test

8. INTASC 2: Learning Differences
INTASC STANDARDS
INTASC 1,3,7
INTASC 2: Learning Differences
Evidence
Differentiated Learning (INTASC 1)
Classification and Taxonomy Lesson
Genetic Variation Lessons for Pre-AP and General Biology
Learning Environment (INTASC 3)
STEM Lesson Plan
Planning for Instruction (INTASC 7)
Reflection
Evidence
English Language Learners Lesson Plan
Reflection

9. INTASC STANDARDS Evidence Evidence VLCA and Praxis II Scores
INTASC 4: Content Knowledge
INTASC 5: Application of Content
Evidence
VLCA and Praxis II Scores
Reflection
Evidence
Place-Based Lesson Plan
Reflection

10. INTASC STANDARDS Evidence Evidence INTASC 6: Assessment
INTASC 8: Instructional Strategies
Evidence
Prior Knowledge Assessment Lesson Plan
Reflection
Evidence
Unit Lesson Plans
Evaluations from Cooperating Teachers and University Supervisor

11. INTASC STANDARDS Evidence Evidence
INTASC 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practices
INTASC 10: Leadership and Collaboration
Evidence
Professional Growth and Self-Development Plan
Classroom Evaluations and Feedback
Reflection
Evidence
Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy Attendance
Reflection

12. What I Learned
Importance of positive student relationships, student engagement, and being enthusiastic about teaching
Planning for instruction that can be differentiated and is flexible in nature
My strengths and areas where I need to improve