DAILY LESSON PLAN
WEEK: 1 TEACHER’S NAME: Riham Elkholy GRADE: 11 SEC: I
SUBECT: Biology TOPIC: 17.4 & 14.5 DATE:
Learning Outcomes Students will be able to analyze and discuss how social
(by the end of the lesson the students will behavior and cognition impact animal interactions and
be able to….) .survival strategies
Lesson Content 17.4 Social behavior
(What will be taught or learned?) 17.5 Animal Behavior
Textbook
Copybook
Needed / Booked
ACTIVITIES Brain storming
(Teaching and Learning)
Begin with a short video clip showcasing various animal
social behaviors, such as wolves hunting in packs or
dolphins communicating.
Pose the question: "How do you think social behavior
impacts an animal's ability to survive in the wild?"
Facilitate a brief discussion to engage students and
encourage them to think critically about the topic.
Presentation:
Introduce the key concepts through a combination of
direct instruction and multimedia resources.
Use visuals of different species and their social structures
to highlight diversity in animal behavior.
Encourage students to take notes during the presentation
and ask questions.
Anticipate the misconception that all animal behaviors are
instinctual by presenting examples of learned behaviors.
Practice:
Guided Practice:
Organize students into small groups and assign each
group a specific animal species to analyze.
Set expectations for collaboration, such as respectful
listening and sharing of ideas.
Provide guiding questions to help them focus on key
aspects of social behavior and cognition related to their
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species.
As students work, circulate around the room to monitor
their discussions and provide support as needed.
Independent Practice:
Assign students to write a 1-2 page report on their chosen
animal, detailing its social behavior, cognitive abilities,
and survival strategies.
Expect students to include citations from credible sources
and integrate visuals to enhance their work.
Encourage them to use clear headings and bullet points to
organize their information effectively.
Assessment (Collection of Data) and
Evaluation (Integration of Data)
Teacher’s Reflection on the
lesson:
Evidence of student learning
related to lesson expectations
Effectiveness of teaching
related to student learning
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Teacher’s Signature HoD Academic/IB Coordinator
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