Virtual Frog Dissection
9th Grade Biology
Ms. Clarissa Crisp
I am your instructor, Clarissa Crisp and we are going to have a lot of fun and learn a lot with this awesome virtual frog dissection tool. I am here to assist you through this dissection as well as the entire course, so please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance.
Assignment Description: The purpose of this lesson is to introduce a frog dissection to a ninth grade biology class. Since this course in Online, a virtual dissection will take place using the Online Dissection website Froguts to complete this assignment.
Goals: Students will:
1. Explore the web site “froguts”
2. Study the anatomy of the frog
3. Locate the studied anatomy of the frog on the virtual frog
4. Manipulate the virtual frog via directions through froguts
5. Discuss and share dissections experiences through our class blog
Objectives: Students will:
• Identify
• Describe parts of the frogs’ anatomy
• State or recognize correct science anatomical terms of the frog and equipment used to dissect the frog
• Demonstrate relationships among other closely related living organisms
Identifying Science Principles is integral to all of the other science practices.
• Using
• Explain observations of phenomena (using science principles from the content statements).
• Predict observations of phenomena (using science principles from the content statements, including quantitative predictions based on science principles that specify quantitative relationships among variables).
• Propose, analyze, and evaluate alternative explanations or predictions.
• Inquiry
• Generate new questions that can be investigated in the laboratory or field.
• Evaluate the uncertainties or validity of scientific conclusions using an understanding of sources of measurement error, the challenges of controlling variables, accuracy of data analysis, logic of argument, logic of experimental design, and/or the dependence on underlying assumptions.
• Conduct scientific investigations using appropriate tools and techniques • Identify patterns in data and relate them to theoretical models.
• Describe a reason for a given conclusion using evidence from an investigation.
• Predict what would happen if the variables, methods, or timing of an investigation were changed.
• Based on empirical evidence, explain and critique the reasoning used to draw a scientific conclusion or explanation.
• Design and conduct a systematic scientific investigation that tests a hypothesis. Draw conclusions from data presented in charts or tables.
• Distinguish between scientific explanations that are regarded as current scientific consensus and the emerging questions that active researchers investigate.
• Reflection and Social Implications
• Critique whether or not specific questions can be answered through scientific investigations.
• Identify and critique arguments about personal or societal issues based on scientific evidence.
• Develop an understanding of a scientific concept by accessing information from multiple sources. Evaluate the scientific accuracy and significance of the information.
• Evaluate scientific explanations in a peer review process or discussion format.
• Evaluate the future career and occupational prospects of science fields.
• Critique solutions to problems, given criteria and scientific constraints.
• Identify scientific tradeoffs in design decisions and choose among alternative solutions.
• Describe the distinctions between scientific theories, laws, hypotheses, and observations.
• Explain the progression of ideas and explanations that lead to science theories that are part of the current scientific consensus or core knowledge.
• Apply science principles or scientific data to anticipate effects of technological design decisions.
• Analyze how science and society interact from a historical, political, economic, or social perspective.
Required Resources
All students taking an online course will be expected to have access to a computer connected to the Internet and loaded with appropriate Internet access software as well as MS-Office or a compatible package. Laptops, PC’s, computer at the school or local library will work just fine.
http://dissect.froguts.com/ For dissections
Instructions:
1. Read about the frogs anatomy on our class blog, and also use the reference sheet “Anatomy of a frog” http://www.e-tutor.com/et3/lessons/view/52133/print
2. Go to the website http://dissect.froguts.com/
3. Click on Frog Dissection
4. Follow the spoken and written directions in order to dissect the frog
5. Take the assessment quiz after completing the online dissection.
6. Answer the questions asked of you (at least 4 complete sentences) on our class blog page under the Virtual Frog Dissection blog.
Discussion Questions:
1. Have you dissected a real organism as compared to a virtual one like our frog? If so, how do they compare? If not, what do you think would be some differences?
2. Even though you have studied the frog’s anatomy on paper, how did the 3D images compare? Was the anatomy like the lungs, liver, intestine in the places you thought they would be?
3. Any surprises? What else would you like to know about the frog?
Lesson Assessment:
Assessment of this lesson will be based on completion of virtual dissection, quiz at the end of the dissection and also your blog postings.
Froguts Online Dissections @ 20 points each
All quizzes and assignments are open book and notes, questions through our blog will be open ended, higher learning thinking questions.
Any assignments turned in after the posted due date will receive a deduction of 5 points per each day that it is late.
If for any reason, you have to miss an assignment or quiz, please contact me as soon as possible. Retakes are usually not allowed, but I am here to help, so please let me know of your individual situations.
Your grade will be posted within 2 days of assignment/quiz completion.
Special Needs Adaptations:
1. Hearing Disabilities
Lesson is very visual. Everything that is spoken is also typed in words along the bottom of the screen.
Resources Used:
Anatomy of a Frog e-Tutor http://www.e-tutor.com/et3/lessons/view/52133/print
Froguts Inc. 2001 – 2009 http://dissect.froguts.com/
Michigan Merit Curriculum http://www.michigan.gov/documents/BIOMMC_168213_7.pdf
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