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PBS WEEKLY SYLLABUS
WEEK OF 2/10 – 2/14
CONCEPTS WE’LL BE LEARNING THIS WEEK:
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Describe the relationship between DNA, genes, and chromosomes.
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Describe the structure of DNA.
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Describe the structure of a nucleotide.
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Explain how restriction enzymes cut DNA.
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Describe how gel electrophoresis separates DNA fragments.
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Recognize that gel electrophoresis can be used to examine DNA differences
between individuals.
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Demonstrate how restriction enzymes work.
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Demonstrate the steps of gel electrophoresis and analyze the resulting restriction
fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs)
MONDAY – Activity 1.1.5
Create class evidence boards
Review Unit 1.1 for quiz tomorrow
TUESDAY – Unit 1.1 Open-note Quiz
Introduction to 1.2 DNA Analysis
Notes on DNA
Activity 1.2.1 (start)
WEDNESDAY – Activity 1.2.1 (finish)
Unit 1.2 Essential Questions #1-3
Activity 1.2.2 (start)
THURSDAY – Activity 1.2.2 (finish)
Sources of DNA evidence
Notes on PCR and gel electrophoresis
Activity 1.2.3 (start)
FRIDAY – Activity 1.2.3 (finish)
Unit 1.2 Essential Questions #4-8
Review for Unit 1.2 Open-note Quiz on Tuesday