WY.SCI.MS.LS3.1
Wyoming Science Content and Performance Standards
Grades 6-8
Learning Domain: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
Standard: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.
Degree of Alignment:
Not Rated
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Science Domain: Life Sciences
Topic: Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms
Standard: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include specific changes at the molecular level, mechanisms for protein synthesis, or specific types of mutations.]
Degree of Alignment:
2.8 Superior
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on Oct 21, 02:20am Evaluation
NGSS.MS.LS3.1: Strong (2)
As an activity, this exercise adequately shows how advantageous mutations arise in bacteria to produce antibiotic resistance.
on Oct 21, 02:20am Evaluation
Quality of Assessments: Very Weak (0)
There are no opportunities for assessment within the exercise.
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Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter: Limited (1)
The subject matter is briefly explained through dialogue, but would be best understood with supplementary instruction by an instructor.
on Oct 21, 02:20am Evaluation
Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching: Limited (1)
Directions for use are not provided and not necessarily intuitive for the user. Further instructions are needed to be considered strong in utility.
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Quality of Technological Interactivity: Strong (2)
Elements of interactivity are flawless in application, but are also limited in creative or individualized learning experiences.
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Quality of Instructional and Practice Exercises: Not Applicable (N/A)
Learner practice is not the intent of this exercise, and so this rubric is not applicable
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Opportunities for Deeper Learning: Limited (1)
The exercise provides an opportunity for teachers and students to engage in collaborative discussion about the material, but such opportunities are not explicitly given within the exercise with intent to do so.
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