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Biology Lesson Plans
DNA & Genes
Objectives
Construct/Draw & label a strand of DNA correctly
Given a sequence of DNA, determine the amino acid sequence
Relate the structure of DNA to its function and replication
Model/Describe the process of transcription and translation
Explain the semi-conservative nature of replication
Summarize the importance of Watson & Crick’s discovery
Compare transcription & translation
Compare DNA & RNA
State Indicators
LS/C: Explain the genetic mechanisms and molecular basis of inheritance.
LS/D: Explain the flow of energy and the cycling of matter through biological and ecological
systems (cellular, organismal and ecological).
LS/J: Summarize the historical development of scientific theories and ideas, and describe emerging issues in the
study of life sciences.
SI/A: Participate in and apply the processes of scientific investigation to create models and to design, conduct,
evaluate and communicate the results of these investigations.
SWK/A: Explain that scientific knowledge must be based on evidence, be predictive, logical, subject to
modification and limited to the natural world.
SWK/B: Explain how scientific inquiry is guided by knowledge, observations, ideas and questions.
Schedule
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1/3
1st & 5th—DNA Extraction
Vocabulary
Lecture: DNA & Replication
Amino acid
Structure of DNA (Due Tomorrow)
th
Anticodon
6 —Review
E. Chargaff
DNA Extraction
Codon
Lecture: DNA & Replication
T
1/4
1st & 5th—Understanding DNA (Structure of DNA Due Today)
6th—Exam
Complete Lecture
Understanding DNA
Structure of DNA (Due Tomorrow)
W
1/5
Lecture: Transcription & Translation
Organizing Steps Activity
Biology with Junk: Protein Synthesis (Due Today)
TH
1/6
Understanding DNA—Part 2 (Due Today)
Lab 37—Protein Synthesis (Due Tomorrow)
F
1/7
Compare DNA & RNA
Complete Lab (Due Today)
Lecture: Mutations  Nondisjunction
M
1/10
Biology with Junk Part 2 (Due Today)
Review Worksheet (Due Today)
T
1/11
Vocab Review
Review
W
1/12
DNA & Genes Test
Flashcards Due Before Test
Extra Credit Crossword Due
F. Crick
DNA
Double helix
mRNA
Monosomy
Mutation
Nondisjunction
Nucleotide
Replication
rRNA
Transcription
Translation
tRNA
J. Watson
Flashcards must be
completed. They must be
turned in before the test on
Wed, Jan. 12th.