Biology Prep Lesson Plan
10/13
5A(R): SWBAT Describe the
stages of the cell cycle,
including DNA replication and
mitosis, and the importance of
the cell cycle to the growth of
organisms.
Warm-Up: Students may do last minute
studying for cell cycle exam.
Virus project due at the end of
class.
Assessment:
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Cell cycle, cell differentiation,
cancer and virus exam is given.
5D(S): SWBAT recognize that
disruptions of the cell cycle
lead to diseases such as
cancer.
4C(R): SWBAT compare the
structure of viruses to cells,
describe viral reproduction, and
describe the role of viruses
causing diseases such as
human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) and influenza.
10/14
Warm-Up: Am I my own twin video clip
6A(R): SWBAT identify
components of DNA, and
describe how information for
specifying the traits of an
organism is carried in the DNA.
Guided Practice:
 DNA notes
Students must read chapter in
textbook on chromosomes and
DNA replication.
Independent Practice:
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Jigsaw: Students will work in Completed homework questions
teams to read chapter 12-1, due 10/16.
complete guided notes and
share out to the class.
DNA models using KNEX kits if
time allows
Exit Ticket: Students must show
completed notes and be able to
explain what their DNA models
represent.
10/15- 6A(R): SWBAT identify
10/16 components of DNA, and
describe how information for
specifying the traits of an
organism is carried in the DNA.
6C(S): SWBAT explain the
purpose and process of
transcription and translation
using models of DNA and RNA.
10/17
6D(S): SWBAT recognize that
gene expression is a regulated
process.
6A(R): SWBAT identify
components of DNA, and
describe how information for
specifying the traits of an
organism is carried in the DNA.
PSAT Testing: Reduced class length
10/15
Completed homework questions
due at the beginning of class.
Warm-up: Breaking the code activity
Guided Practice:
 Replication video: Video
Independent Practice:
 Replication models with KNEX
kits
 Replication worksheets
Warm-up: Replication practice
Guided Practice:
 DNA/RNA Venn diagram from
video: Video
Students must read chapter in
their textbooks over
transcription/translation.
6C(S): SWBAT explain the
purpose and process of
transcription and translation
using models of DNA and RNA.
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Transcription/translation notes.
Transcription/translation
handout using codon chart
Completed homework questions
due Monday 10/20.
6D(S): SWBAT recognize that
gene expression is a regulated
process.
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Plans are subject to change to support the needs of the classroom.