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UNIT
DATE RANGE
TEACHER
GRADE
10 days
Miller
7
UNIT LEARNING GOAL
Students will explain the role of DNA, alleles, genes, and chromosomes in inheritance.
UNIT OBJECTIVES
 Complete a Punnett Square and use it to predict a genetic outcome.
 Use a Pedigree to determine genetic probabilities.
 Differentiate between phenotype and genotype
 Differentiate between homozygous and heterozygous
 Explain the difference between a dominant and recessive trait
 Explain the impact of genetic biotechnology on the individual, society and the
environment.
UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How can we use the Punnett Square and/or a Perigee to predict the genetic outcome of offspring?
ESSENTIAL CONTENT AND UNDERSTANDING
The student should be able to…
1. Complete a Punnett Square and use it to predict a genetic outcome.
2. Use a Pedigree to determine genetic probabilities.
3. Differentiate between phenotype and genotype
4. Differentiate between homozygous and heterozygous
5. Explain the difference between a dominant and recessive trait
6. Explain the impact of genetic biotechnology on the individual, society and the
environment.
UNIT VOCABULARY
gene, phenotype, genotype, homozygous, heterozygous, allele, chromosome, DNA, dominate,
recessive
CHUNKING THE UNIT
WHAT
HOW
INTRODUCING THE UNIT
Video Clips (various topics)
PowerPoint
Vocabulary foldable
EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE
Bug Babies Activity
Smiley Face Genetics Activity
Pedigrees case Study
Virtual lab – genetics
Designer genes activity
Heredity and Environment Lab
Punnett Square Activities
Mendel and His Peas article and 1-pager
Punnett Square PowerPoint and practice
Genetic practice sheets
Monster Genetics
Pedigree of Polydactyl activity
Dragon Genetics Unit Activity
Superhero Genetics Unit Activity
Sponge bob genetics
Genetic babies
Genetics
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ASSESSMENT
Genetic vocabulary bingo
Predicting pennies
Stem cell article and comprehension question
Jigsaw article with guiding questions
T-chart of genetically engineered food pros and cons
3-fold brochure
Virtual lab GMO plant and soil science
Harvest of fear activity
Click-n-clone biotech online activity
Various Mini-assessments throughout the unit.
Unit Test
LEARNING STRATEGIES UTILZED
Interactive Science Notebook (ISN), inquiry labs, thinking maps/charts/graph/organization tools, multi-media,
Cornell Notes, cooperative groups, Mark the Text, virtual labs, Edmodo, AVID strategies, CRISS strategies,
KAGAN strategies, modeling.
FLORIDA SCIENCE BENCHMARKS
SC.7.L.16.2: Determine the probabilities for genotype and phenotype combinations using
Punnett Squares and pedigrees.
SC.7.L.16.4: Recognize and explore the impact of biotechnology (cloning, genetic
engineering, artificial selection) on the individual, society and the environment.
SUPPORT STANDARDS
LANGUAGE ARTS
Standards as required
ESOL
RTI
Extended time
Test Corrections
Peer assistance
Proximity
Check for comprehension
Modeling
Organizational strategies
TOWER - writing
strategies
Leave class for assistance
Language / Vocabulary
Games
Preferential seating
Use of analogy
Read directions aloud
Students paraphrase
directions
Alternative test settings
or small group testing
Provide student
choices
expectation review
Use of partners /
collaborative groups
planned movement
guided practice
Use of learning centers
or centers / stations
Organizational strategy
MATH
Standards as required
ESE
Making use of context clues
Using multi-media
Using linguistic modifications
Individualized instruction and
assistance
Peer tutoring
Using written and pictorial forms to
teach
Adjusting or shortening assignments
Hands-on experiences
Small group instruction
Cooperative learning groups
Defining content area language or
terms
Using alternative assessments
Reducing directions to steps or parts
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- sorting (information)