RHS Weekly Lesson Plan Template: Bennett Jacobs –Animal Science Technology
Time
Dates
10.27
Monday
10.28
Tuesday
10.29
Wednesday
10.30
Thursday
10.31
Friday
Standard
Explain the basic function of
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
Explain how traits are passed
from parent to offspring
through genetic transfer.
Research the concept of
dominant genes verses
recessive genes. Describe the
concept of co-dominant
genes. Explain how producers
use the laws of genetics to
produce the type of livestock
they want. Explain how the
sex of an animal is
determined.
Research the concept of
dominant genes verses
recessive genes. Describe the
concept of co-dominant
genes. Explain how producers
use the laws of genetics to
produce the type of livestock
they want. Explain how the
sex of an animal is
determined.
Explain the difference
between phenotypic and
genotypic characteristics.
Compute mathematically the
expected color of offspring.
Compare the expected coat
color with results obtained
through scientific
observation.
Describe how the concept of
heritability is used in the
selection of livestock.
Predict phenotypic and
genotypic characteristics in
animals. Utilize performance
data in the selection of
livestock. Describe Expected
Progeny Difference (EPD).
Essential Question/
Key Question
What is DNA and RNA and
how are traits passed from
parent to offspring?
Why are genes important?
Why are genes important?
What is the Punnett Square
and how can it be of use?
What are EPDs and how can
they be of use?
Lesson Opener
Ask students about the
importance of DNA
technology in the legal
system.
What do students already
know about natural selection?
Are certain genes better?
Does it depend?
Have students list what traits
they believe they inherited
from each parent.
Why do people use player and
team statistics to wage bets?
Procedures/Strategies
Introduce students to new
vocabulary. Discuss the
relevance of genetics to the
animal and livestock industry
through use of a Powerpoint.
Discuss dominant vs recessive
and co-dominant genes.
Discuss how the sex of an
animal is determined.
Discuss the how the sex of an
animal is determined. Discuss
how and why livestock
producers use genetic
information to better their
herd. How can they obtain
that information, what does it
look like?
Demonstrate to class how to
use the Punnett Square.
Discuss its usefulness and
work through some examples
in small groups.
Discuss heritability and the
use of EPDs in today’s
livestock herds. Why do
these EPDs give us? How do
we use them and are they
really that valuable? Show
class example EPDs of several
different bulls and explain
when each might be of
benefit.
Lesson Summary
Recap vocab terms and
reiterate how genetics can be
economically beneficial in the
livestock industry.
Overview of dominant,
recessive and co-dominant
genes.
Recap how sex of an animal is
determined and why
producers use genetic info to
better their herd.
Summary of key points when
using Punnett Square.
Review what an EPD is, how
it’s used and what the most
widely used of the EPDs
include.
Assessment/
Evaluation
Put students into groups and
have them come up with
pictures that describe the
vocab term assigned to their
Socrative submission.
Teacher assessment during
discussion.
Assign students a basic
Punnett Square to complete
Give students essential EPD
information for 4 cows and
based on the needs of the
herd ask them which cow
5-10
min.
Time
40
min
Time
5
min
Time
RHS Weekly Lesson Plan Template: Bennett Jacobs –Animal Science Technology
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(based on EPDs) will work
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