Lesson Planning & Micro-Schedule Template

Generated on: 06-07-2025

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SYLLABUS BREAKDOWN

Class XI - Biology

Unit 1: Diversity of Living Organisms

• Topic 1: The Living World

  • Concepts Covered:
    • Need for classification
    • Definitions and differences between taxonomy and systematics
    • Hierarchical taxonomical categories: Kingdom → Species
    • Concept of species and binomial nomenclature
  • Key Terms: taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, species, genus, hierarchy
  • Time Allocation: 2 periods (90 minutes total)
  • Expected Learning Outcomes:
    • Define and explain the purpose of classification.
    • Differentiate taxonomy from systematics.
    • Recall and apply the binomial system of nomenclature.
  • Competency Level: Understanding, Applying
  • Cross-linking Chapters: Biological Classification, Plant Kingdom

• Topic 2: Biological Classification

  • Concepts Covered:
    • Overview of the five kingdom classification by Whittaker
    • Characteristics and examples of Monera, Protista, and Fungi
    • Lichens and viruses: living vs non-living debate
  • Key Terms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Lichens, Virus
  • Time Allocation: 3 periods (135 minutes total)
  • Expected Learning Outcomes:
    • Classify organisms into five kingdoms.
    • Describe characteristics of each kingdom.
    • Evaluate the limitations of the five-kingdom classification.
  • Competency Level: Analyzing, Evaluating

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MICRO-SCHEDULE

Class XI Biology – July 2025

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LESSON PLAN

Class XI – Biology

Topic: The Living World

Date: 06-07-2025

Duration: 45 minutes

1. General Information

• Subject: Biology
• Grade: XI
• Chapter: The Living World
• Teacher: [Your Name]
• School: [Your School Name]

2. Learning Objectives

• Define the concept of classification and justify its importance.
• Understand taxonomy and systematics with examples.
• Recall taxonomic hierarchy and apply it to examples.

3. Bloom’s Taxonomy Level
Remembering, Understanding, Applying

4. Teaching Aids

• Digital: PowerPoint, Video explanation
• Visual: Taxonomical chart, classification tree
• Textual: NCERT, Question Bank

5. Teaching Methods

• Lecture method
• Real-life analogy: (e.g., Grouping mobile apps into folders)
• Peer questioning
• Brainstorming session

6. Activities

• Think-Pair-Share: “Why classify living things?”
• Exit Ticket: “Write one benefit of classification”
• Quick Quiz: Google Forms quiz with 5 MCQs

7. Formative Assessment

• Verbal questioning during lecture
• Peer explanation evaluation
• Worksheet review (Q1–Q4)

8. Homework

• Write short notes on systematics vs taxonomy (200 words)
• Complete Q1–Q3 of NCERT exercise

9. Reflection

• Did students meet the objectives?
• Which students struggled?
• What changes to make for next class?

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GEMINI CLI-FRIENDLY BLOCK (Structured for Automation)

SYLLABUS: class: XI subject: Biology units:

• name: "Diversity of Living Organisms" month: July 2025 topics:

  • id: 1 name: "The Living World" periods_required: 2 objectives:

    • "Understand the need for biological classification"
    • "Differentiate taxonomy and systematics"
    • "Apply binomial nomenclature to examples" blooms_taxonomy: ["Understanding", "Applying"] resources: ["NCERT Textbook", "PPT", "Flowchart", "Charts"]

  • id: 2 name: "Biological Classification" periods_required: 3 objectives:

    • "Identify features of five-kingdom classification"
    • "Evaluate pros and cons of each kingdom"
    • "Classify given organisms correctly" blooms_taxonomy: ["Analyzing", "Evaluating"] resources: ["NCERT", "Charts", "Debate Rubric"]

MICRO_SCHEDULE:

• date: "06-07-2025" period: 1 topic_id: 1 subtopics: ["Need for classification"] strategy: "Interactive lecture" activity: "Think-Pair-Share, Q&A" resources: ["PPT", "Chart"] homework: "Worksheet Q1-4"

• date: "08-07-2025" period: 2 topic_id: 1 subtopics: ["Taxonomy & Systematics"] strategy: "Concept Mapping" activity: "Visual explanation, Peer feedback" resources: ["Video", "Mind map tool"] homework: "Concept map submission"

• date: "10-07-2025" period: 3 topic_id: 2 subtopics: ["Monera", "Protista"] strategy: "Group Work" activity: "Think-Pair-Share" resources: ["Classification chart", "Worksheet"] homework: "Short note submission"

• date: "12-07-2025" period: 4 topic_id: 2 subtopics: ["Fungi", "Lichens", "Viruses"] strategy: "Debate" activity: "Verbal Argumentation" resources: ["Video", "Rubric"] homework: "Reflective writing"

LESSON_PLAN:

• date: "06-07-2025" topic_id: 1 duration: "45 mins" objectives:
  • "Understand classification and hierarchy" blooms_taxonomy: ["Understanding"] teaching_methods: ["Lecture", "Real-life analogy", "Discussion"] activities:
  • "Think-Pair-Share"
  • "Google Form Quiz" assessments:
  • "Oral questioning"
  • "Exit ticket" homework: "NCERT Q1–Q3, 200-word comparison"