Unit 7: Genetics and Central Dogma
Syllabus
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Mini-Lessons
Mini-Lesson 1: DNA and RNA
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Mini-Lesson 2: Transcription
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Mini-Lesson 3: Translation: RNA to Protein
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Mini-Lesson 4: Gene Expression and Mutations
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Genetics and Central Dogma Vocabulary
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Layer C Links and Assignments
Objective 1: DNA Structure
2. ANLYZING DNA DATA 50 pts
Complete the “Analyzing Data” activity on page 345. Redraw the data and the questions (CCLS RST.9.7)
3. GIST SECTION 12.2: THE STRUCUTRE OF DNA (pp.344-348) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 12.2. (CCLS RST.9.1)
4. BRAINPOP: DNA 25 pts
Go to www.brainpop.com and login (Username: environhs Password: brainpop). Watch the “DNA” video and take the CLASSIC QUIZ. E-mail the results ([email protected]). (CCLS RST.9.5)
5. CASTLE LEARNING: DNA STRUCTURE REGENTS QUESTIONS 50 pts
Go to www.castlelearning.com and login. Complete the assignment titled “U7.OB1.DNA STRUCTURE”. Fill out the Castle Learning Reflection to get credit. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Complete the “Analyzing Data” activity on page 345. Redraw the data and the questions (CCLS RST.9.7)
3. GIST SECTION 12.2: THE STRUCUTRE OF DNA (pp.344-348) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 12.2. (CCLS RST.9.1)
4. BRAINPOP: DNA 25 pts
Go to www.brainpop.com and login (Username: environhs Password: brainpop). Watch the “DNA” video and take the CLASSIC QUIZ. E-mail the results ([email protected]). (CCLS RST.9.5)
5. CASTLE LEARNING: DNA STRUCTURE REGENTS QUESTIONS 50 pts
Go to www.castlelearning.com and login. Complete the assignment titled “U7.OB1.DNA STRUCTURE”. Fill out the Castle Learning Reflection to get credit. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Objective 2: Transcription: DNA to RNA
6. MINI-POSTER: THE CENTRAL DOGMA OF BIOLOGY 50 pts
Design a poster that models the Central Dogma of Biology and diagrams how information from DNA is used to create proteins for the cell. Use figures from the textbook and other websites. Be sure to use the following vocabulary: DNA, RNA, Transcription, Translation, Replication, Single-stranded, Double-stranded, Ribosome, Codon, Protein, Amino Acids, and Nucleus. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
7. GIST SECTION 13.1: RNA (pp.362-365) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 13.1. (CCLS RST.9.1)
8. BRAINPOP: RNA 25 pts
Go to www.brainpop.com and login (Username: environhs Password: brainpop). Watch the “RNA” video and take the CLASSIC QUIZ. E-mail the results ([email protected]). (CCLS RST.9.5)
9. CASTLE LEARNING: TRANSCRIPTION REGENTS QUESTIONS 50 pts
Go to www.castlelearning.com and login. Complete the assignment titled “U7.OB2.TRANSCRIPTION”. Fill out the Castle Learning Reflection to get credit. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Design a poster that models the Central Dogma of Biology and diagrams how information from DNA is used to create proteins for the cell. Use figures from the textbook and other websites. Be sure to use the following vocabulary: DNA, RNA, Transcription, Translation, Replication, Single-stranded, Double-stranded, Ribosome, Codon, Protein, Amino Acids, and Nucleus. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
7. GIST SECTION 13.1: RNA (pp.362-365) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 13.1. (CCLS RST.9.1)
8. BRAINPOP: RNA 25 pts
Go to www.brainpop.com and login (Username: environhs Password: brainpop). Watch the “RNA” video and take the CLASSIC QUIZ. E-mail the results ([email protected]). (CCLS RST.9.5)
9. CASTLE LEARNING: TRANSCRIPTION REGENTS QUESTIONS 50 pts
Go to www.castlelearning.com and login. Complete the assignment titled “U7.OB2.TRANSCRIPTION”. Fill out the Castle Learning Reflection to get credit. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Objective 3: Translation: RNA to Protein
10. QUICK LAB: HOW DOES A CELL INTERPRET CODONS? PAGE 367 50 pts
Complete the Quick Lab on Page 367. Answer all the questions. (CCLS RST.9.7)
11. GIST SECTION 13.2: RIBOSOMES AND PROETIN SYNTHESIS (pp.366-371) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 13.2. (CCLS RST.9.1)
12. 13.2: ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS (pp.371) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 13.2. (CCLS RST.9.1)
13. CASTLE LEARNING: TRANSLATION REGENTS QUESTIONS 50 pts
Go to www.castlelearning.com and login. Complete the assignment titled “U7.OB3.TRANSLATION”. Fill out the Castle Learning Reflection to get credit. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Complete the Quick Lab on Page 367. Answer all the questions. (CCLS RST.9.7)
11. GIST SECTION 13.2: RIBOSOMES AND PROETIN SYNTHESIS (pp.366-371) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 13.2. (CCLS RST.9.1)
12. 13.2: ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS (pp.371) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 13.2. (CCLS RST.9.1)
13. CASTLE LEARNING: TRANSLATION REGENTS QUESTIONS 50 pts
Go to www.castlelearning.com and login. Complete the assignment titled “U7.OB3.TRANSLATION”. Fill out the Castle Learning Reflection to get credit. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Objective 4: Gene Expression and Mutations
14. GENE EXPRESSION WORKSHEET 50 pts
Read through the scenarios on the worksheet and identify the sources of variation in each. (CCLS RST.9.7)
15. GENE MUTATIONS & PROTEINS 50 pts
Use a codon table to complete the worksheet on mutations. Make sure you understand the difference between the different types of mutations discussed. (CCLS RST.9.7)
16. GIST SECTION 13.3: MUTATIONS (pp.372-376) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 13.3. (CCLS RST.9.1)
17. BRAINPOP: GENETIC MUTATIONS 50 pts
Go to www.brainpop.com and login (Username: environhs Password: brainpop). Watch the “Genetic Mutations” video and take the CLASSIC QUIZ. E-mail the results ([email protected]). (CCLS RST.9.5)
18. CASTLE LEARNING: GENE EXPRESSION AND MUTATIONS REGENTS QUESTIONS 50 pts
Go to www.castlelearning.com and login. Complete the assignment titled “U7.OB4.GENE EXPRESSION AND MUTATION”. Fill out the Castle Learning Reflection to get credit. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Read through the scenarios on the worksheet and identify the sources of variation in each. (CCLS RST.9.7)
15. GENE MUTATIONS & PROTEINS 50 pts
Use a codon table to complete the worksheet on mutations. Make sure you understand the difference between the different types of mutations discussed. (CCLS RST.9.7)
16. GIST SECTION 13.3: MUTATIONS (pp.372-376) 50 pts
Read and GIST section 13.3. (CCLS RST.9.1)
17. BRAINPOP: GENETIC MUTATIONS 50 pts
Go to www.brainpop.com and login (Username: environhs Password: brainpop). Watch the “Genetic Mutations” video and take the CLASSIC QUIZ. E-mail the results ([email protected]). (CCLS RST.9.5)
18. CASTLE LEARNING: GENE EXPRESSION AND MUTATIONS REGENTS QUESTIONS 50 pts
Go to www.castlelearning.com and login. Complete the assignment titled “U7.OB4.GENE EXPRESSION AND MUTATION”. Fill out the Castle Learning Reflection to get credit. (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Vocabulary and Unit Exam
*ACTIVITY: VOCABULARY 50 pts
Create a crossword puzzle using graph paper with definitions or other clues (CCLS RST.9.4)
UNIT EXAM 200 pts
Take a Unit Exam on Castle Learning (Part 1) and paper (Part 2). (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Create a crossword puzzle using graph paper with definitions or other clues (CCLS RST.9.4)
UNIT EXAM 200 pts
Take a Unit Exam on Castle Learning (Part 1) and paper (Part 2). (CCLS RST.9.4, CCLS RST.9.5)
Layer B Links and Assignments
DIRTY DNA EXTRACTION 150 pts
Extract DNA from a strawberry and make a video of what you did and how it worked.
Layer A Links and Assignments
CURRENT EVENT 200 pts
Find a current events article about anything we have discussed during the reproduction/meiosis unit. Read your article, complete a SOAPSTONE and article reflection.
CREATE YOUR OWN LAYER A 200 pts
Layer A assignments are designed as open-ended, research based assignments that contribute to a deeper and more expansive understanding of how the content fits into the larger scientific and social world. Make up your own layer A assignment that does this, let me know, and get to work.
Find a current events article about anything we have discussed during the reproduction/meiosis unit. Read your article, complete a SOAPSTONE and article reflection.
CREATE YOUR OWN LAYER A 200 pts
Layer A assignments are designed as open-ended, research based assignments that contribute to a deeper and more expansive understanding of how the content fits into the larger scientific and social world. Make up your own layer A assignment that does this, let me know, and get to work.