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 HAPPY THURSDAY 
BELLWORK: In 37 words, describe the
process and purpose of DNA replication.
You must use the words
replication, helicase, DNA polymerase,
nucleotide, nitrogenous base, antiparallel
and semiconservative
**NOTECARD CHECK TODAY, 19 TOTAL NOTECARDS**
Reminders
• Substitute Tomorrow
• Test will be next
Tuesday
• I.A.N. Check next Friday
 HAPPY THURSDAY 
BELLWORK: In 37 words, describe the
process and purpose of DNA replication.
You must use the words
replication, helicase, DNA polymerase,
nucleotide, nitrogenous base, antiparallel
and semiconservative
**NOTECARD CHECK TODAY, 19 TOTAL NOTECARDS**
Essential Questions from last
week:
What are the components of
DNA?
What is the purpose of DNA?
Today’s Essential Question:
Can I demonstrate
understanding of DNA
structure and replication?
Your turn…..
• What would the complementary strand to
TATTCGCTAACAGATCGA be?
Direct
Instruction &
Small Group
CHAMPS
Let’s REPLICATE
Step 1: Do you have a nitrogenous base? Which one?
Step 2: Find your matching nitrogenous base
according to the base pair rules.
Step 3: Create a double helix with 5 other
nucleotides.
Step 4: Create a double helix with the entire class.
Step 5: What is the purpose of helicase?
Step 6: What is the purpose of DNA polymerase?
Closure….Comic Book Replication
Using your Bellwork, create a 6 strip comic book
page describing the process of DNA Replication.
– Be creative in the representation of your setting and
characters
– Include thought bubbles and character names (DNA,
Helicase, DNA Polymerase, etc…)
– Must include color
– Will be due in the tray on Friday (Monday for band
kids)
Small Group CHAMPS