Science 9-12 Adaptations

Essential and guiding questions:

In what way could the freeze and thaw cycle of the wood frog impact human medicine?
Drawing on the evidence in the article, what is the significant difference between the cell function of humans and frogs?
According to the article, why don’t wood frogs just shrivel up and die exhibiting severe hypothermia?
In what ways does the authors’ use of graphics, section headings and citing of scientific research enhance your understanding of this adaptation?
The article states that the water in the blood freezes first. Why doesn’t the frog burst?

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Differentiation suggestions:

Scaffolding and support for special education students, English language learners, and struggling readers:

The use of graphic organizers, modeling, think-alouds, and academic previewing strategies should be utilized to assist struggling readers. The classroom teacher and special education teacher should work collaboratively to provide successful instruction. In addition, a student-created word wall and cooperative peer tutoring will reinforce content vocabulary (Tier 3) throughout the learning unit.

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