Do Now(10 minutes)

On page 10, if you have not taken your data for your soybean plant, please go outside and take your data. Record in data table.

When completed, log onto Google Docs and input your observation and data to “Soybean Experiment”

Period 2

In your notebooks, turn to page 16 and 17. Complete final rotation for gallery walk

FIL• Vocabulary:• Vegetative, Reproductive

• Purpose: • Understand the soybean growth stages

• Instructional Strategies: • Thinking Maps

Standard

Growth Stages of Soybean (p.18)

http://www.clemson.edu/extension/rowcrops/soybeans/guide/growth_stages.html

View this website and review the vegetative and reproductive stages of soybeans. What is the major difference between the vegetative

and reproductive stages? Explains what happens during the vegetative stages? Explains what happens during the reproductive

stages?

• Mini Lesson: • Soybean Growth Stages

• Formative Assessment: • Tree Map Notes

Growth Stages of Soybean (p.18)

Vegetative Stage Reproductive Stage

• Lesson Activity: • Identifying Soybean Growth

Stages

• Formative Assessment: • Google Document

Spreadsheet

Soybean Plant

Observe your plant outside and determine which stage your plant is currently at.

Record in data table and make sure to input it into Google Doc

Closing: Review Growth Stages

Formative Assessment: Q & A

Review Game

In your groups of 4, you will be competing for extra credit points towards your assessment or notebook score. 1st place – 2 points 2nd place – 1 points 3rd place – .5 point

Question(s)

1. What does GMO stand for? 2. Define Genetic Engineering3. Why is DNA is important to genetic

engineering.4. Why are proteins important? 5. List 2 facts about GMO.6. Explain the difference between genetic

engineering and traditional breeding.7. List 3 pros and 3 cons for the GMO debate.

Structure & Function of Soybean Plant

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Homework:

1. Make sure to keep up with your soybean plant (documentation and watering)

2. Prepare for Assessment on GMO & Genetic Engineering