Unit 3: Gene Expression and Regulation Playlist
Topic
Enduring
Understandings
Learning Objectives
6.1-6.2
DNA/RNA and
DNA
Replication
IST-1 Heritable
information provides
for continuity of life.
(IST-1.K) Describe the
structures involved in passing
hereditary information from
one generation to the next
(IST-1.L) Describe the
characteristics of DNA that
allow it to be used as the
hereditary material.
AP Classroom
Assignment
Activity
(Proposed Date
of Completion)
Directions
(10/18)
We will start class by discussing these
notes about the discovery that DNA is
the heritable info, the structure of
DNA, and how DNA replicates.
Notes
HHMI “The
Double Helix”
Don’t forget to do the progress check
at some point this unit before the unit
test!
(IST-1.M) Describe the
mechanisms by which genetic
information is copied for
transmission between
generations.
6.3-6.4
Transcription/
Translation
IST-1 Heritable
information provides
for continuity of life.
(IST-1.N) describe the
mechanisms by which genetic
information flows from DNA
to RNA to protein.
(IST-1.O) Describe how the
phenotype of an organism is
determined by its genotype
Then, we will watch this short
documentary about the discovery of
DNA’s double helix structure.Answer
these questions as you watch the film.
HW: Daily Videos 6.1-6.2
(10/20)
Notes
We will start class by discussing these
notes about DNA vs RNA,
Transcription, and Translation.
Transcription &
Translation Wkst
practice
Today you will complete this practice
sheet with transcription and
translation.
Daily Videos 6.3-6.4
6.5-6.6
Regulation of
Gene Expression
(Operons,
Transcription
Factors) & Cell
Specialization
IST-2 Differences in
the expression of genes
account for some of the
phenotypic differences
between organisms.
(IST-2.A) describe the types of
interactions that regulate gene
expression.
(10/22)
Bellringer quiz
over 6.1-6.4
(IST-2-B) Explain how the
location of regulatory
sequences relates to their
function.
Notes on Gene
Regulation/Cell
Specialization
(IST-2.C) Explain how the
binding of transcription factors
to promoter regions affects
gene expression and/or the
phenotype of the organisms.
Modified POGIL
on Operons
We will do a spot-check quiz over
what we have learned so far (6.1-6.4).
We will start class by discussing these
notes about regulation of gene
expression (operons and transcription
factors).
We will do this assignment looking at
inducible and repressible operons
(using repressors/negative control)
and activators (positive control)
Date
Completed
HW: Daily Videos 6.5-6.6
(IST-2.D) Explain the
connection between the
regulation of gene expression
and phenotypic differences in
cells and organisms.
6.7-6.8
Mutations and
Biotech (GMOs
and CRISPR)
IST-2 Differences in
the expression of genes
account for some of the
phenotypic differences
between organisms.
IST-4 The processing
of genetic information
is imperfect and is a
source of genetic
variation
Molecular Bio
Virtual Labs:
Bacterial
Transformations
IST-1 Heritable
information provides
for continuity of life.
(IST-2.E) Describe the various
types of mutations
Start studying for AP Classroom quiz
over lessons 6.5-6.7 coming in a
couple of days.
(10/26)
Notes
(IST-4.A) Explain how
changes in genotype may result
in changes in phenotype.
(IST-4.B) Explain how
alterations in DNA sequences
contribute to variation that can
be subject to natural selection.
(IST-1.P) Explain the use of
genetic engineering techniques
in analyzing or manipulating
DNA
Kurzgesagt:
GMO &
CRISPR
videos/discussio
n Q’s
Modified POGIL
DNA Mutations
with HHMI
“Genetic
Mutations and
Disease”
interactive
(10/28)
Bacterial
Transformation
(Virtual) Lab
We will start class by going over
these notes about mutations,
nondisjunction, horizontal gene
transfer in bacteria, and how viruses
recombine DNA
Complete this assignment which will
introduce. GMOs and CRISPR-Cas9
technologies. It also discusses
mutations and how mutations can
cause diseases.
HW: Daily Videos 6.7-6.8. Begin
working on the study guide, read the
text, review notes and activities, etc.,
start preparing for your upcoming
test.
Today we will do the Bacterial
Transformation Lab
HW: Study for quiz next class in AP
Classroom over 6.5-6.7.
Continue working on the study guide,
read the text, review notes and
activities, etc. Prep for test which is in
2 classes.
Molecular Bio
Virtual Labs:
PCR, Gel
Electrophoresis
(11/1) AP
Classroom Quiz
over 6.5-6.7
PCR and Gel
Electrophoresis
Lab
Today we will begin with an AP
Classroom Quiz over 6.5-6.7.
Today we will do Gel
Electrophoresis.
Continue working on the study guide,
read the text, review notes and
activities, etc. Prep for test.
HW: last night to complete this unit’s
progress check! Study for test.
Practice FRQ
(11/3)
Today will will do two practice FRQs
and peer grade. You will have the rest
of the class to finish the Daily Videos,
Progress Check, and work on your
study guide.
Exam Day
(11/5)
Exam