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Jessica Williams Grade 10 - Cell Biology __ Text #1: Textbook __ · Citation: Staff. (2002). //Modern biology//. Austin, Texas: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. · Text Summary: This text is an example of the teacher’s edition of grade 10 biology textbook, which includes all appropriate topics of Biology. · Rationale: I selected this text because almost all school districts are required to purchase and utilize textbooks in their content. · Use of text: A textbook is always a fantastic reference and text to use in the classroom and would be referred to and used throughout the school year. · Attachment: Not attached __ Text # 2: Poem __ · Citation: Hsin Hsin, L. (1997, March 10). //DNA!//. Retrieved October 17, 2009, from [] · Text Summary: This text is a poem that explains diverse topics of DNA. · Rationale: I selected this text because it contains the different information about DNA that can and will be discussed. · Use of text: This poem could be used as an introduction to the DNA unit, considering it covers various topics that would be discussed in detail throughout the unit. __ Text # 3: Science News Magazine __ · Citation: Sanders, L. (2009, October 8). //New view reveals how DNA fits into cell//. Retrieved October 17, 2009, from [] · Text Summary: This article describes the “perfect packing” of the human genome in a 3-D view. · Rationale: I selected this text because it is a current advance in genetics, decoding how the 23 DNA chromosomes are packed into a structure to allow deeper understanding of how genes operate. · Use of text: This text is a new advancement and current event in genetics that may lead to a better understanding of how genes work, so my students will be able to make a real life application to scientific advances after being introduced to earlier texts about genetics. __ Text # 4: News Article __ · Citation: Science Daily. (2009, October 15). //What drives our genes? Researchers map the first complete human epigenome.// Retrieved October 17, 2009, from [] · Text Summary: This current events article is a new revolution in genetic biology, providing details about the layer of genetic control beyond the simplicity of gene sequences. · Rationale: I selected this text because it is a current advance in genetics, identifying that there is more than just a gene sequence in human genome and leads to an understanding of genome function relating to health and disease. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Use of text: This text would be a useful addition to the already published works about genetics and a relative real world application for my students. __ Text # 5: Children’s Story __ ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Citation: Kunkel, D & Siy, A. (2007). //Sneeze!// Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Text Summary: This text discusses different cell organisms that cause us to sneeze and a description of cell bodies and their function. The glossary attached at the end also serves as an important section of the text. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Rationale: I selected this text because it is a fun and different way to introduce basic material about cell bodies. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Use of text: This text can be used as an introduction unit to cell bodies and their function, as well as an introduction to a unit on viruses. __ Text #6: Online Video Clip __ ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Citation: Peteris. (2007, June 11). //DNA replication process// [Video File]. Retrieved October 2, 2009, from [] ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Text Summary: Video clip showing DNA replication process, with audio ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Rationale: I selected this text because it would benefit visual learners, who can not look at a still photograph and imagine the repetition of the replication process. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Use of text: After verbally explaining the DNA replication process, this text will allow students to visualize the elements, their function and the process of DNA replication. __ Text #7: Photographs __ ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Citation: Hill, M. (2008, September 4). //Cartoon of general nuclear structure//. [Online Image]. Retrieved October 13, 2009 from UNSW Cell Biology Lecture 04: Cell Nucleus Introduction at http://cellbiology.med.unsw.edu.au/units/science/lecture0804.htm ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Text Summary: Labeled DNA structure during replication process. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Rationale: I selected this text because it is a great visual of a DNA replication, complete with labels of the different parts. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Use of text: After verbal explanation, students will be able to identify the different components of DNA replication and their function. __ Text #8: Puzzle __ ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Citation: Sullivan, J. (2006). //CELLS alive! Puzzle page.// Retrieved October 5, 2009 from, Cells Alive Website at [] ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Text Summary: Various puzzles available for download and printing. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Rationale: I selected this text because it offers various word puzzles about cell biology that the students can download, complete, check their work and print out to submit. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Use of text: Word puzzles are a great way to assess students’ understanding of content and because they are able to check their answers they are more apt to find the correct answer, if not right the first time. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Attachment: not attached __ Text #9: Tutorial __ ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Citation: Sullivan, J. (2006). //Prokaryotes, eukaryotes, & viruses tutorial//. Retrieved October 5, 2009 from, The Biology Project Website at [] ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Text Summary: Brief online lesson about prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses with an available “test yourself” section. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Rationale: I selected this text because it is difficult to read a textbook and understand the information. This tutorial is a brief introduction to prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses and the students can test their understanding after reading. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Use of text: This tutorial could be used to introduce a topic before discussing it in class. I would assign this short assignment for homework previous to teaching the lesson, so students will have a general idea and knowledge about the topic. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Attachment: not attached __ Text #10: Professional association’s resource __ ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Citation: Teachnology. (n.d.). //The online teacher resource: Genetics lesson plans.// Retrieved October 18, 2009, from http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/science/biology/genetics/ ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Text Summary: Lesson plan/experiment about genetics. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Rationale: I selected this text because it is a very effective activity for teaching genetics and applying the idea to a concrete material. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Use of text: After introducing Mendelian genetics and Punnett squares, this activity will reinforce their understanding and practice of the content.
 * Annotated Text Set **
 * Context for using the text set: ** This text set is designed for a grade 10 Biology class. These texts are the basis to a unit studying cell biology, which includes the following topics: types of cells, cell structure, DNA, DNA replication and genetics. The diverse texts will be most beneficial to students that have high reading comprehension, but because of the use of video and audio texts, the set should accurately apply to students of all ability levels.
 * A. Print Resources: **
 * Attachment: #2
 * Attachment: #3 (one article)
 * Attachment: #4
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 * B. Media Resources **
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 * Attachment: #7
 * C. Online interactive resources **
 * D. Instructional Resources **
 * Attachment: #10
 * Using these texts together in the classroom: ** The text I would use to introduce the unit of cell biology is text #9, which is an online tutorial about prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses. After completing the tutorial, students will have a general understanding about the three topics and I can then use the children’s book, text #5, to reinforce the content discussed in the tutorial. Text #2, the DNA poem, would be a fun introduction to the topics involving DNA. This text will present general knowledge to engage learners. Following reference to the textbook, text #1, for detailed information about DNA and DNA replication, texts #6 and #7 would create an effective visual experience for students to relate and better understand the content about DNA from the textbook. Subsequent to understanding the function and process of DNA, I would introduce the current event found in Science News Magazine, text #3. The final topic of this unit is genetics. Text #10, the genetics lesson plan, is a helpful activity to support the understanding and practice of Mendelian genetics and the Punnett Square. Applying a scientific advancement from a news article, text #4, is also supportive to understanding genetics and making real world applications to the content. The puzzles provided by the CELLS Alive! website, text #8, can be appropriately administered as homework, according to topic, or would be a great way for students to test their knowledge across different topics and use this as a review.

·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Content Area: ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Students will be able to identify the structure and function of cells and how they interact with other cells and functions of the body, such as DNA and genetics. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> GSE- o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> LS1-1a - explaining the relationships between and amongst the specialized structures of the cell and their functions (e.g. transport of materials, energy transfer, protein building, waste disposal, information feedback, and even movement).
 * Learning Objectives: **

·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Reading Strategy: ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Students will be able to understand and accurately relay the content from their literary and informational text. ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> GSE- o<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> R-10-13 - Uses Comprehension strategies (flexibly and as needed) before, during, and after reading literary and informational text. (Local)

Jess- Since we are the only two science majors in class, I was very interested in exploring your text set to see what kind of ideas you came up with. Science can be hard to keep interesting sometimes, and you have some very fun interactive text sets here. I love incorporating children's books into the mix and I will be interested to see the book you have chosen, "Sneeze". I also enjoyed the puzzle and the video on replication. I think it is important to keep the students motivated with activities like this because, like any other subject, science can get extremely overwhelming sometimes. I also thought you did a great job incorporating news articles in your text set. This is something I didn't do and thought it would be a great idea to get students motivated to take interest in everyday news and media. Overall, excellent job on your diverse text set, very informative!!

~Heather