LIFE SCIENCE OBJECTIVES                        Genetics & Punnett Square

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity.
6. Utilize Mendel’s laws to evaluate the results of monohybrid Punnett squares involving complete dominance, incomplete dominance, codominance, sex linked, and multiple alleles (including outcome percentage of both genotypes and phenotypes.) (DOK 2)

Lesson Plan:  Tuesday February 21 – March 10

Day 1:  February 21

-Genetics PreTest

-Guided Notes Section 10 & 11

-Work on Flash Cards

HW:  p. 213-216

Day 2:  February 22

-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

        *Mendel’s Laws

        *Genotype vs Phenotype

-INB-Terms

HW:  p. 217-226

Day 3:  February 23

-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

*Genetic Diseases

            *Punnett Square Practice

-WS-Sponge Bob

HW:  p. 229-239

Day 4:  February  24

QUIZ:  Genetics

-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

          *Dihybrid Crosses

          *Autosomal Genetic Diseases

-Pedigree Practice p. 240-243

Day 5:  February 27

-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

           *Codominance and Incomplete Dominance

           *Sex-Linked Genetic Disorders

-WS-Genetic Diseases

-Review for Test

Day 6:  February 28

TEST 6:  Genetics and Graphing

March 1, 2, 3

-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:

            *Graphing Notes p. 81-98

            *Graphing Practice

-REVIEW for EXAMS

March 6-10 – 3^rd NINE WEEK EXAMS!!

Monday

The students will complete the Do Now.  Next the teacher and students will review the Do Now.  The students will review the scientific method.  The students will review their Friday test.  Next, the teacher will discuss analyzing data.  The students will do guided practice with by analyzing graphs and their variables.  The students will complete Analyzing Data Worksheets.  The students will review vocabulary and word parts.  The students will review lab experiments and the instruments used in the experiments.  The teacher will review for a quiz on Wednesday.  Homework will be assigned.

Tuesday

The students will complete the Do Now.  Next the teacher and students will review the Do Now.  The students will review the scientific method.  The students will design their own lab experiment.  Next the students will conduct their own lab and write an experiment.  Homework will be assigned.

Wednesday

The students will complete the Do Now.  Next, the teacher and students will review the Do Now.  The students will review for the quiz.  The students will take a quiz on analyzing data.  Following the quiz, the introduce the nature of matter.  The students will reflect on the previous lab.  Students will review standardize test prep.

Thursday

The students will complete the Do Now.  Next, the teacher and students will review the Do Now.  The teacher will do a demonstration.  The students will reflect on the demonstration.  The teacher will discuss properties of water.  The students will complete a guided practice about the properties of water.  The students will do independent practice about the properties of water.  The students will complete the study guide in small groups or individually.  Homework will be assigned.

Friday

The students will complete the Do Now.  Next, the teacher and students will review the Do Now.  The teacher will review with the students prior to their testing.  Then the students will test on the scientific method as well as Chapter 2 Sections 1 and 2.  Homework will be assigned.

1. Conduct a scientific investigation demonstrating safe procedures and proper care of laboratory equipment. (DOK 2) Safety rules and symbols, Proper use and care of the compound light microscope, slides, chemicals, etc., Accuracy and precision in using graduated cylinders, balances, beakers, thermometers, and rulers
2. Formulate questions that can be answered through research and experimental design. (DOK 3)
3. Apply the components of scientific processes and methods in classroom and laboratory investigations (e.g., hypotheses, experimental design, observations, data analyses, interpretations, theory development). (DOK 2)