Big Idea: Genes are the foundation for the diversity of living
SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE) 2024-2025
DNA STRUCTURE
PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
INTERACTION OF GENES AND ENVIRONMENT
PATTERNS OF INHERITANCE:
Mendelian genetics, Punnett squares,
complete dominance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance,
sex-linked inheritance,
human genetics
Blood types
Applied genetics - artificial selection, genomics, GMOs, gene therapy, cloning, stem cells, reproductive technology, species, population and ecosystems, forensics, genetic engineering
ethical considerations (the health, environmental, social, and political implications of modern genetics)
Learn More about Mendelian Genetics with this interactive link
http://labcenter.dnalc.org/labs/mendeliangenetics/mendeliangenetics_d.html
Blood Typing Game
https://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/bloodtypinggame/gamev2/index.html
NOTES:
DNA
Gene Expression
Mutations - Errors in DNA
Mendelian Genetics
Patterns of Inheritance
Mutations
DNA Technology
HANDOUTS:
DNA structure WS
Transcription/Translation WS
Gene Expression Comic Strip
SpongeBob Genetics WS and Key
Oompa Loompa Genetics WS and key
Blood Type WS and KEY
Pedigree WS and KEY
Genetic Mutation Condition Research Project
DNA Technology Debate format and topics
Debate Groups
Debate Rubric: What to hand in and how you will be marked
LINKS:
Amoeba video on Protein Synthesis
Still unclear about DNA? Check Khan Academy video: DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation
and Bozeman Science video
Into to Mendel video
Amoeba sisters video on Pedigrees
Amoeba Sisters video on Blood Types
How to clone a sheep in 10 easy steps
Cloning 101
SCHEDULE:
Genetics Test. Know: Definitions (gene, allele, genotype, phenotype, homozygous, heterozygous, recessive, dominant, purebred, hybrid, P1, F1, F2 generation), Mendel's laws, Punnett Squares, Patterns of Inheritance (Dominance, Codominance, Incomplete Dominance, blood type, sex-linked), How to solve pedigree questions.
Bozeman Science video
HW: Gene Expression Comic Strip - due Feb 22/23
Amoeba Sisters video on protein synthesis
HW: Transcription/Translation WS
How is there a copy of DNA in every cell?
How does the code become a protein?
What happens when there's a problem with the code?
Video: Amoeba Sisters DNA Replication
HW: DNA structure WS
DNA STRUCTURE
PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
INTERACTION OF GENES AND ENVIRONMENT
PATTERNS OF INHERITANCE:
Mendelian genetics, Punnett squares,
complete dominance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance,
sex-linked inheritance,
human genetics
Blood types
Applied genetics - artificial selection, genomics, GMOs, gene therapy, cloning, stem cells, reproductive technology, species, population and ecosystems, forensics, genetic engineering
ethical considerations (the health, environmental, social, and political implications of modern genetics)
Learn More about Mendelian Genetics with this interactive link
http://labcenter.dnalc.org/labs/mendeliangenetics/mendeliangenetics_d.html
Blood Typing Game
https://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/bloodtypinggame/gamev2/index.html
NOTES:
DNA
Gene Expression
Mutations - Errors in DNA
Mendelian Genetics
Patterns of Inheritance
Mutations
DNA Technology
HANDOUTS:
DNA structure WS
Transcription/Translation WS
Gene Expression Comic Strip
SpongeBob Genetics WS and Key
Oompa Loompa Genetics WS and key
Blood Type WS and KEY
Pedigree WS and KEY
Genetic Mutation Condition Research Project
DNA Technology Debate format and topics
Debate Groups
Debate Rubric: What to hand in and how you will be marked
LINKS:
Amoeba video on Protein Synthesis
Still unclear about DNA? Check Khan Academy video: DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation
and Bozeman Science video
Into to Mendel video
Amoeba sisters video on Pedigrees
Amoeba Sisters video on Blood Types
How to clone a sheep in 10 easy steps
Cloning 101
SCHEDULE:
Genetics Test. Know: Definitions (gene, allele, genotype, phenotype, homozygous, heterozygous, recessive, dominant, purebred, hybrid, P1, F1, F2 generation), Mendel's laws, Punnett Squares, Patterns of Inheritance (Dominance, Codominance, Incomplete Dominance, blood type, sex-linked), How to solve pedigree questions.
Bozeman Science video
HW: Gene Expression Comic Strip - due Feb 22/23
Amoeba Sisters video on protein synthesis
HW: Transcription/Translation WS
How is there a copy of DNA in every cell?
How does the code become a protein?
What happens when there's a problem with the code?
Video: Amoeba Sisters DNA Replication
HW: DNA structure WS