Biology Pre-AP Lesson Plan
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6C(S): SWBAT explain the purpose
and process of transcription and
translation using models of DNA
and RNA.
6E Identify and illustrate changes
in DNA and evaluate the
significance of these changes.
Opening: Mutations Review
Guided Practice: Mutations HW and Mutation
Activity
6A(R): SWBAT identify
components of DNA, and describe
how information for specifying the
traits of an organism is carried in
the DNA.
Opening: Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab,
Students view a video describing the process for
the lab.
Guided Practice: Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab
DNA/RNA, Replication,
Transcription, Translation, Mutations
Test October 29/30th, 2014
Students will also review replication, transcription,
and translation processes.
Assessment and Closing: Exit ticket
DNA/RNA, Replication,
Transcription, Translation, Mutations
Test October 29/30th, 2014
REVIEW for test
10/2910/30
6D Recognize that gene expression is
a regulated process.
6G Recognize the significance of
meiosis to sexual reproduction.
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6G Recognize the significance of
meiosis to sexual reproduction.
Opening: Study for Test (Jeopardy Review)
Students take DNA, RNA Test
New Material: Gene expression (introns, exons,
lac genes)
Guided Practice: Gene expression handout
Assessment and Closing: Explain gene expression
in 1 paragraph using important terms from your
notes.
New Material: Meiosis Notes
Meiosis reading in textbook
Guided Practice: Draw out the stages of Meiosis
on the paper given by the sub.
Complete Meiosis drawings for
Homework if not completed in class.
Assessment and Closing: Explain the similarities
and differences between mitosis and meiosis.
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Plans are subject to change to support the needs of the classroom.