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1. Day 2 ASSURE Method
Analyze Learners:
The 22 learners are 10th grade students in a Biology course at a fairly rural high school.
Two-thirds of the class are girls. Five of the students have mild attention-deficit disorders and
two of them are talented and gifted. Eleven of the students are visual learners, five are audio
learners, and eight are tactile kinesthetic learners. Many of the students dislike science and
have no motivation in the class.
State Objectives:
The 10th grade class will extract DNA from various foods and compare the amounts of
DNA collected then explain why the amounts differ after viewing an online poster and video
about the experiment and researching food genomes and ploidy. They will present their data
through a video lab report with 80% accuracy at the end of the class.
Select Methods, Media, and Materials:
 Smartboard for online poster and video.
 computer and speakers for video
 lab materials (list given on poster)
 video cameras for students to record labs
 computer lab and internet for students to research
Utilize Media and Materials:
I will first prepare the lab stations with the appropriate materials and utensils prior to
class. Then I will show the online poster and video about the lab on the smartboard. I will
briefly demonstrate an example of the lab procedure then split the class into small groups, each
with a different fruit or vegetable and a video camera. Once extraction and collection is
finished, each group will research the genome and ploidy of their food. At the end of class, each
group will show their videos and the class will compare their results to determine which food
contained the most DNA.
Require Learner Participation:
Each student will contribute to the various steps during the lab as well as research. Each
student will also need to be involved in the video.
Evaluate and Revise:

2. Students’ understanding of the lab will be evaluated by watching their video reports.
Even if their extraction did not turn out, they will need to address their error. I will also be
observing the experiment and research to evaluate which students are participating and
understanding. If I recognize certain students struggling with the concepts, I will pull them aside
from their groups to further explain the experiment.