Crash Course Biology | U1W1 | 5 Day FREE Science Curriculum

This Crash Course Biology | U1W1 | 5 Day FREE Science Curriculum includes lesson plans that cover Unit 1 Week 1 of a five-week unit titled “Foundations of Biology and Genetics.” The course introduces students to basic biological concepts including the chemistry of life and cell biology, using engaging video content, interactive activities, quizzes, and peer review sessions. The course goals below outline the educational aims and structures that students will explore during this introductory week.

Educational Goals | Students will…

• Gain foundational knowledge of carbon compounds, water properties, biological molecules, and eukaryotic cell structures.
• Develop an understanding of chemical bonds and how they influence the structure and function of biological molecules.
• Engage in discussions, peer reviews, and quizzes to consolidate and apply their learning of basic biological principles.

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Note: This product does not include access to the videos, however they can be easily found on YouTube by searching “Crash Course Biology (2012)”

This Crash Course Biology | U1W1 | 5 Day FREE Science Curriculum Resource Includes:

• 4 YouTube Video Guide worksheets to supplement Crash Course Biology episodes (~12min each)
• With answer keys, Google Slides versions and PDF print versions.
• A Full 5 Day Lesson Plan including NGSS (~10 pages)
• Day 5 Differentiated Quizzes in Google Forms/Slides, DOCX and PDF Formats
• 24 Question Multiple Choice Quiz (self graded on Google Forms)
• 8 Question Short Answer Quiz

This resource covers Unit 1 Week 1 in the full 5 Week Unit schedule below:

Unit 1: Foundations of Biology and Genetics

Week 1: Introduction to Basic Biology

• Day 1: #1 - Carbon... SO SIMPLE

• Day 2: #2 - Water - Liquid Awesome

• Day 3: #3 - Biological Molecules - You Are What You Eat

• Day 4: #4 - Eukaryopolis - The City of Animal Cells

• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 2: Cell Structure and Energy

• Day 1: #5 - In Da Club - Membranes & Transport

• Day 2: #6 - Plant Cells

• Day 3: #7 - ATP & Respiration

• Day 4: #8 - Photosynthesis

• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 3: Genetic Information and Cell Replication

• Day 1: #9 - Heredity

• Day 2: #10 - DNA Structure and Replication

• Day 3: #11 - DNA, Hot Pockets, & The Longest Word Ever

• Day 4: #12 - Mitosis: Splitting Up is Complicated

• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 4: Sexual Reproduction and Genetic Diversity

• Day 1: #13 - Meiosis: Where the Sex Starts

• Day 2: #14 - Natural Selection

• Day 3: #15 - Speciation: Of Ligers & Men

• Day 4: #16 - Animal Development: We're Just Tubes

• Day 5: Review & Assessment

Week 5: Evolution and Taxonomy

• Day 1: #17 - Evolutionary Development: Chicken Teeth

• Day 2: #18 - Population Genetics: When Darwin Met Mendel

• Day 3: #19 - Taxonomy: Life's Filing System

• Day 4: #20 - Evolution: It's a Thing

• Day 5: Review & Assessment

General Tips for Using the Print version of this Movie Guide:

1. Print one, double-sided video guide for each student
2. Preview the next question on the video guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
3. Pause at the half way point as designated on the video guide, encourage students to debate, discuss and talk about their ideas before writing their answers.
4. Discourage students from simply copying answers.
5. Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
6. If time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the movie again for additional analysis.
7. On average, this video guide will require about 50 minutes total.

DISCLAIMER:

This educational worksheet is an independent creation designed to enhance learning alongside the Crash Course episode. It is neither authorized nor endorsed by the original video's creators. This resource, which includes the lesson plan, discussion prompts, and alignment with educational standards, aims solely for educational enhancement. The video episode referenced must be sourced separately. This material is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the creators of the video or any associated entities.

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