UNIT 1- DNA and Protein Synthesis
January 8/9- DNA structure
Objective: Students can describe the basic structure and function of DNA
Lesson:
Go over syllabus/expectations
Discuss structure vs. Function
DNA pre-knowledge assessment
1. Diagram what you think DNA looks like.
2. Why is DNA important?
3. Where is DNA found in the cell?
DNA extraction lab with post-lab questions
Parts of DNA worksheet
First clip from Human Genome Video- if time
Assignment: DNA worksheet
Standard: B.5.1
Objective: Students can describe the basic structure and function of DNA
Lesson:
Go over syllabus/expectations
Discuss structure vs. Function
DNA pre-knowledge assessment
1. Diagram what you think DNA looks like.
2. Why is DNA important?
3. Where is DNA found in the cell?
DNA extraction lab with post-lab questions
Parts of DNA worksheet
First clip from Human Genome Video- if time
Assignment: DNA worksheet
Standard: B.5.1
structure_and_function_notes.pdf | |
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DNA worksheet | |
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January 10/11- Review of Proteins
DUE: DNA worksheet
Objective: Students can describe the structure and functions of proteins.
Lesson:
DNA structure quiz
Talking with DNA activity- students use cards with three letter words
See a huge amount of diversity with only a few ingredients-like DNA codes for a wide array of proteins with only 20 amino acids
Research proteins- whiteboard presentations of assigned protein
Assignment:
Define the following four terms in your own words: DNA, nucleotide, base-pairing rules, protein
We will have a quiz next block on base-pairing
Standards:
B.5.4 Explain how the unique shape and activity of each protein is determined by the sequence of its amino acids
B.5.5 Understand that proteins are responsible for the observable traits of an organism and for most of the functions within an organism.
DUE: DNA worksheet
Objective: Students can describe the structure and functions of proteins.
Lesson:
DNA structure quiz
Talking with DNA activity- students use cards with three letter words
See a huge amount of diversity with only a few ingredients-like DNA codes for a wide array of proteins with only 20 amino acids
Research proteins- whiteboard presentations of assigned protein
Assignment:
Define the following four terms in your own words: DNA, nucleotide, base-pairing rules, protein
We will have a quiz next block on base-pairing
Standards:
B.5.4 Explain how the unique shape and activity of each protein is determined by the sequence of its amino acids
B.5.5 Understand that proteins are responsible for the observable traits of an organism and for most of the functions within an organism.
Protein research | |
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Protien Structure and Function notes | |
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January 14/15- RNA and transcription
Due: Vocab Terms
Objective: Students can differentiate between the structure and function of DNA and RNA. Students can explain how mRNA acts as a “messenger”, carrying info from DNA to the ribosome.
Lesson:
Base-pairing Quiz
Building legos activity- DNA has to stay in the nucleus- RNA relays the message and then builds parts
Notes on RNA
Vidoes/notes on transcription
Assignment: Transcription Worksheet
Standard: B.5.3 Describe the process by which DNA directs the production of protein within a cell.
Due: Vocab Terms
Objective: Students can differentiate between the structure and function of DNA and RNA. Students can explain how mRNA acts as a “messenger”, carrying info from DNA to the ribosome.
Lesson:
Base-pairing Quiz
Building legos activity- DNA has to stay in the nucleus- RNA relays the message and then builds parts
Notes on RNA
Vidoes/notes on transcription
Assignment: Transcription Worksheet
Standard: B.5.3 Describe the process by which DNA directs the production of protein within a cell.
rna_and_transcription notes | |
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File Type: | ppt |
transcription_wkst.doc | |
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January 16/17- Translation
Due: Transcription Worksheet
Objective: Students can explain the roles or mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA in protein synthesis. Students can code amino acid sequences from DNA sequences.
Lesson:
Transcription Quiz
"How to Build a Protein" interactive- viewing and note-taking
http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/bio_12_in/get_chapter_group.htm?cin=3&rg=animated_biology&at=animated_biology&var=animated_biology Amino acid translation table p.244
Protein synthesis lab- Making a Protein Keychain
Assignment: Transcription/Translation Worksheet
Standard: B.5.3 Describe the process by which DNA directs the production of protein within a cell.
Due: Transcription Worksheet
Objective: Students can explain the roles or mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA in protein synthesis. Students can code amino acid sequences from DNA sequences.
Lesson:
Transcription Quiz
"How to Build a Protein" interactive- viewing and note-taking
http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/bio_12_in/get_chapter_group.htm?cin=3&rg=animated_biology&at=animated_biology&var=animated_biology Amino acid translation table p.244
Protein synthesis lab- Making a Protein Keychain
Assignment: Transcription/Translation Worksheet
Standard: B.5.3 Describe the process by which DNA directs the production of protein within a cell.
translation_practice_worksheet.doc | |
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January 18/22
Due: Transcription/Translation Worksheet
Objective: Students can visualize the process of protein synthesis and transport in the cell. Students come up with a model for protein synthesis and transfer as well as an analogy for the process of protein synthesis
Lesson:
Finish translation lab and analysis questions
Discuss the parts of the cell important in protein synthesis and transfer
Watch clip from inner life of cell that outlines protein synthesis process
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_zD3NxSsD8
Students use whiteboard to model the pathway of protein synthesis and transport
Introduce the candy factory analogy for protein transport-students come up with their own analogy of the process.
Assignment: No take home work
Standard B 5.3
Due: Transcription/Translation Worksheet
Objective: Students can visualize the process of protein synthesis and transport in the cell. Students come up with a model for protein synthesis and transfer as well as an analogy for the process of protein synthesis
Lesson:
Finish translation lab and analysis questions
Discuss the parts of the cell important in protein synthesis and transfer
Watch clip from inner life of cell that outlines protein synthesis process
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_zD3NxSsD8
Students use whiteboard to model the pathway of protein synthesis and transport
Introduce the candy factory analogy for protein transport-students come up with their own analogy of the process.
Assignment: No take home work
Standard B 5.3
January 23/24- Mutations
Objective: Students can define a mutation and describe the different effects of different mutations on amino acid sequences and therefore in proteins. Students can explain why mutations could be helpful, harmful, or neutral.
Lesson:
Notes on point, frameshift, and chromosomal mutations
Are mutations helpful or harmful?
Protein Synthesis activity- mutations
Assignment: Unit 1 Review
Standards: B.5.4, 7.4, 7.5
Objective: Students can define a mutation and describe the different effects of different mutations on amino acid sequences and therefore in proteins. Students can explain why mutations could be helpful, harmful, or neutral.
Lesson:
Notes on point, frameshift, and chromosomal mutations
Are mutations helpful or harmful?
Protein Synthesis activity- mutations
Assignment: Unit 1 Review
Standards: B.5.4, 7.4, 7.5
Unit 1 Review Assignment | |
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mutations.ppt | |
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January 25/28- Review for First Test
Objective: Students can work through the whole process of protein synthesis to determine what traits an organism will have
Lesson:
Go over an questions from the review assignment
CHNOPS activity
Next Class: Unit 1 Test
Objective: Students can work through the whole process of protein synthesis to determine what traits an organism will have
Lesson:
Go over an questions from the review assignment
CHNOPS activity
Next Class: Unit 1 Test
January 29/30
Due: Review Worksheet, CHNOPS activity questions
Unit 1 Test
Interest Inventory
Start creating vocab table for next Unit
Assignment: Read article, summarize, prepare to present to class
Due: Review Worksheet, CHNOPS activity questions
Unit 1 Test
Interest Inventory
Start creating vocab table for next Unit
Assignment: Read article, summarize, prepare to present to class
January 31/February 1-
Revisit concepts from Unit 1
Go over most missed questions from the test and analyze wrong answers
Rewrite test essay questions in groups/critique others work
Assignment: Paragraph essays on six main objectives from Unit 1. Prepare for retest if you scored a D or below on the Unit 1 exam.
Revisit concepts from Unit 1
Go over most missed questions from the test and analyze wrong answers
Rewrite test essay questions in groups/critique others work
Assignment: Paragraph essays on six main objectives from Unit 1. Prepare for retest if you scored a D or below on the Unit 1 exam.
objectives.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |