Level 1: The Basics
Complete Chapter 6 Vocabulary Log
Vocabulary Quiz (Do not take this until you know you will pass it)
Bonus: Chapter 6 DNA vocab quizlet (3 games) – on my website
Bonus: Complete Learning Targets,
Target Questions, Exit Tickets
Level 2: DNA Structure & History
Genetics Lecture & notes (front only)
Read textbook pages 128-130, answer questions 1-4 on page 135, and complete Genetics notes (front only)
DNA Coloring
Watch BrainPop DNA & complete quiz
At home: DNA Extraction Lab
At home: Create a DNA Model, take a picture & email to michelle.schwartz@lcps.org
Rosalind Franklin – Photo 51 movie and worksheet
DNA Cut-out activity

Level 3: DNA Replication
DNA Key Chain
DNA Replication & questions worksheet
Level 4: DNA Mutations
Genetics Lecture & Notes (back page)
Read textbook pages 136-139 and complete Genetics notes
(back page)
Bonus: Watch BrainPop Genetic Mutations, Complete the quiz
Bonus: Write a paragraph explaining a genetic disease caused by a genetic mutation. Share it with me in Google docs or write it neatly and turn it in.
Level 5: Genetic Engineering
Bill Nye GMO Food Video & Worksheet
GMO website- also found on my website
( http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/science/gmfoods/ )
Read the article. Choose one of the 3 scenarios at the beginning of the article and write a paragraph about what you would do in the situation. Support your choice with at least 3 well thought out supporting details.
Designer Veggies
Cloning Timeline
Bonus: Watch BrainPop Cloning & Dolly the Sheep videos, complete T-chart Pro & Con worksheet

Bonus: Clone a Mouse Activity – link on my website

Level 6: Advanced Player
Genetic Disorder Presentation: Use the Genetic Disorder Presentation rubric for requirements. The library has a Pathfinder for this project.
GMO Essay: Research local GMO’s sold in your grocery store or research other industries using GMO’s. Write a persuasive essay in support or opposition to these products. Use the
Persuasive Essay Rubric for requirements.
Newborn Genetic Screening: Create a presentation or other document to help a task force determine what genetic screenings should be tested and why. Get a genetic screening letter from the blue file folder. Also choose which point of view you will be doing your work from. (i.e. parent)
The task cards are located in the plastic bags next to the blue file folder. A research link can be found on my website.