Intro to Biology Assignments

LIFE SCIENCE OBJECTIVES:                   DNA and Protein Synthesis

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity.
6. Analyze and explain the molecular basis of heredity and the inheritance of traits to successive generations by using the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology. (DOK 3)

* Structures of DNA and RNA

* Processes of replication, transcription, and translation

* Messenger RNA codon charts

1. Discuss the characteristics and implications of both chromosomal and gene mutations. (DOK 2)

*Significance of nondisjunction, deletion, substitutions, translocation, and frame shift mutation in animals

*Occurrence and significance of genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disorder, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, Downs Syndrome, color blindness

 

Lesson Plan:  Monday October 12 – Wednesday October 21

Day 1:  October 20

-BW-

-Return 1^st Nine Weeks Exam for Students to look over. 

-Inform Students of current grade averages.

-Students will Define Ch. 12 Terms and complete Ch. 12.1, 12.2, & 12.3 Guided Notes

Day 2:  October 21

-BW-

--Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

            *Structure of DNA

            *DNA Replication

-WS-DNA Structure

Day 3:  October 26

-BW-

-Review Structure of DNA/Video on DNA Replication

-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

             *RNA

             *Transcription vs Translation

-WS-DNA vs RNA                                                                        

Day 4:  October 27

-BW-

-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

              *Protein Synthesis

-WS-Protein Synthesis Practice

Day 5:  October 28

-BW-

**QUIZ:  DNA Replication

-Protein Synthesis Practice

Day 6:  October 31

-BW-

- Review DNA structure

- Review Protein Synthesis

-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

              *Mutations

Day 7:  Nov 1

-Review for Test

-LAB: Mutations

Day 8:  Nov 2

TEST:  DNA, Protein Synthesis, & Mutations