Download GCMS lesson plan october 11

ELA standards and matching activity are highlighted in yellow.
Janell Toney
Grade Science
Lesson Plans
October 11 – October 14, 2016
7th
Monday
Competency: Structure of DNA and Karyotype
Standard: Heredity and Genetics 7.3d(c) Mitosis/Meiosis, Structure of DNA/Karyotype.
Essential Question: How is the structure and function of DNA connected to all cellular
activities?
Focus Question: What are the components of DNA and how do they fit together?
Bellringer: ACT Questions
Anticipatory Set: TTW ask the students to recall which carbon-based molecule is DNA. TTW
also have the students draw what they think a DNA strand looks like. TTW use this to introduce
the components of a DNA strand.
Guided Practice: TSW answer teacher discussion questions that require the students to think
about the current lesson while tying the new concepts to old concepts (i.e. Carbon-based
molecules). TTW determine student understanding based on student responses.
Independent Practice: TSW take notes to develop a foundation of the new concept. TSW also
develop a DNA double helix model using the terms that have just learned.
Teacher Input: TTW help the students develop the double helix model by providing a labeled
color coded model.
Closure: TSW respond on an exit slip to the focus question.
Tuesday
Competency: Structure of DNA and Karyotype
Standard: Heredity and Genetics 7.3d(c) Mitosis/Meiosis, Structure of DNA/Karyotype.
Essential Question: How is the structure and function of DNA connected to all cellular
activities?
Focus Question: How does the structure and function of RNA compare to DNA?
Bellringer: ACT Questions
Anticipatory Set: TSW watch a brief video on the DNA double helix model. The clip will show
the discovery by Watson and Cricke as well as the shape of the DNA molecule model.
Guided Practice: TSW explore the polymer of DNA and RNA comparing the two nucleotides as it
relates to structure, function, and purpose. TTW draw models on the board as the lesson
develops to demonstrate similarities and differences between the two types of nucleic acids.
Independent Practice TSW explore and design both RNA and DNA nucleotides while learning
the five nucleobases and their bonding relationships.
Teacher Input: TTW walk around the class monitoring the students guiding and correcting the
base relationships.
Closure: TSW have to list the five nucleobases and explain their bonding relationship.
ELA standards and matching activity are highlighted in yellow.
Wednesday
Competency: Structure of DNA and Karyotype
Standard: Heredity and Genetics 7.3d(c) Mitosis/Meiosis, Structure of DNA/Karyotype.
Essential Question: How is the structure and function of DNA connected to all cellular
activities?
Focus Question: How does DNA replicate? How are proteins made?
Bellringer: ACT Questions
Anticipatory Set: TSW brainstorm on how carbon-based molecules influence organelle
function and finally DNA replication.
Guided Practice: TSW watch a video on DNA replication. They will take notes from the video
and through teacher lead discussion questions. TSW learn about the three major process
involving DNA as it relates to replication, translation, and transcription.
Independent Practice: TSW be given several series of DNA codes. TSW have to translate,
transcribe, and replicate each DNA code. TSW will also have to determine what protein is
produced at the end of each decoding process.
Teacher Input: TTW walk around the class monitoring the students helping the students learn
to read and understand the protein codon chart.
Closure: TTW write a DNA code on the board and the students will have to go through the
process and determine the protein being made.
Thursday
Competency: Structure of DNA and Karyotype
Standard: Heredity and Genetics 7.3d(c) Mitosis/Meiosis, Structure of DNA/Karyotype.
Essential Question: How is the structure and function of DNA connected to all cellular
activities?
Focus Question: How does DNA replicate? How are proteins made? What are the components
of DNA and how do they fit together? How does the structure and function of RNA compare to
DNA?
Independent Practice: TSW complete a brief quiz on DNA’s relationship to RNA and
synthesizing proteins. TSW be allowed 20 minutes to complete the quiz.
Teacher Input: TTW walk around the class monitoring the students to make sure they are on
task and to manage time.
Focus Question: Why is karyotyping important in fingerprinting and biotechnology?
Guided Practice: TTW introduce the students to karyotyping. TSW determine the chromosome
count of an organism, determine the sex chromosomes, and determine if the cell is haploid or
diploid. TTW guide the students through their determinations.
ELA standards and matching activity are highlighted in yellow.
Friday
Competency: Structure of DNA and Karyotype
Standard: Heredity and Genetics 7.3d(c) Mitosis/Meiosis, Structure of DNA/Karyotype.
Essential Question: How is the structure and function of DNA connected to all cellular
activities?
Bellringer: ACT Questions
Anticipatory Set: TSW respond to the question, “How does DNA replication and protein
synthesis relate to mitosis and meiosis?”
Guided Practice: TTW use the students’ responses to develop an outline on the board. Once
the outline has been developed, the students will use this outline to explain the relationship
between protein synthesis, DNA replication, and cell division.
Independent Practice: TSW write a brief essay that discusses how DNA’s structure and
functions are connected to all cellular activities. TSW be required to discuss the organelles that
relate to each concept and process. This essay will tie previous concepts (carbon-based
molecules, organelles, and cell division) to current concepts (DNA structure and protein
synthesis). TS should see how each new lesson connects to previous lessons.
Differentiations: The outline on the board serves as a modification of the lesson to guide the
students that don’t have strong writing skills. TS with IEPs and the ELL students will be allowed
to use their notes to incorporate the previous concepts.
Teacher Input: TTW respond to any questions the students have as it relates to writing
assignment.
Closure: TSW determine the gender of an organism based on the karyotype provided.