Molecular Genetics
Day 1Objective: TSW analyze the structure of DNA using articles, modeling, and direct instruction.
Do Now: Using the article DNA is a Universal Code predict the scientific significance of DNA being a universal code IYB. DNA Replication Intro Article Transmission and Conservation of genetic information Basics of DNA Video Key Terms: Helicase, DNA polymerase, complementary base, leading strand, lagging strand, ligase, Okazaki fragments Amoeba Sisters Animation of DNA Replication Fun animation DNA Replication Homework: Building DNA Gizmo with SES and quiz, 3D CAD model of DNA |
Day 2Objective: TSW evaluate transcription and translation using articles, animations, modeling, and teacher led instruction.
Do Now:1. Grab three or more colors of playdough and make a model of DNA Replication on a sheet of paper. (5mins) 2. Read this article and discuss the relationship between codons and amino acids. Transcription Video Video 2 Tutorial Translation Video Genes Code for Amino Acids Kid article Codon Chart 1 Codon Chart 2 Key Terms: RNA polymerase Make a model of protein synthesis. Homework: RNA and Protein Synthesis Gizmo with SES and quiz |
Day 3Objective: TSW judge protein structure and mutation types using a multitude of resources.
Do Now: Read this article and determine how peptide bonds are formed and broken IYB. 4 levels of protein structure Video on structure of proteins Central Dogma Video Types of Mutations: Resource 1: Identify: 2 Causes of Mutations Analyze Types of Mutations: 1. Point A. Nonsense B. Missense C. Silent 2. Frameshift 3. Chromosomal A. Translocations B. Deletions C. Insertions Resource 2: A. Analyze The following types of Mutations 1. Substitution 2. Insertion 3. Deletion 4. Frameshift B. Identify 2 Causes of Mutations C. Effects of Mutations D. Evaluate Sickle Cell Anemia and find the region of the world this condition most affects E. Evaluate how mutations are random. Use Ledberg Experiment as evidence Resource 3 Use the article Nondisjunction to evaluate the effects nondisjunction can have on the body. Read this article on bullying and genetic disorders. 3D CAD design a model that could be used to educate children on mutations. The goal is to reduce bullying of children with a genetic disorder by educating others. |
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