Alice M. Baxter College-Ready High School
Teacher:
Ms. Cheng
Date: 1.26.15
Subject/Course:
Biology
Grade:
9
Standard(s): HS-LS3-1. Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed
from parents to offspring
Learning Objective (s): SWBAT describe the characteristics of RNA that set it apart from DNA.
WHOLE GROUP
Do Now: A DNA molecule is made up of _____ strands
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
What are the 3 components that make up a DNA nucleotide?
What are the 4 nitrogen bases found in DNA, and how do they pair together?
Students will individually take notes comparing and contrasting DNA with RNA.
Students will participate in a Kahoot! Review before demonstrating their understanding on exittix.com
Alice M. Baxter College-Ready High School
Teacher:
Ms. Cheng
Date: 1.27.15
Subject/Course:
Biology
Grade:
9
Standard(s): HS-LS3-1. Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed
from parents to offspring
Learning Objective (s): SWBAT describe the characteristics of RNA that set it apart from DNA. SWBAT perform the first step of the central dogma:
transcription
WHOLE GROUP
Do Now: A DNA molecule is made up of _____ strands
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
What are the 3 components that make up a DNA nucleotide?
What are the 4 nitrogen bases found in DNA, and how do they pair together?
Students will individually take notes comparing and contrasting DNA with RNA.
Students will participate in a Kahoot! Review
DIRECT INTRUCTION
Students will take notes on the Central Dogma
of Biology and the role of transcription.
COLLABORATIVE STATION
Students will work in groups of 2-3 to read about the
importance of the Central Dogma and practice using
evidence to support their answers to reading questions.
WHOLE GROUP
COMPUTER ASSISTED STATION
Students will choose an item from their genetics
playlist.
Students will complete an exit ticket on exittix.com
Alice M. Baxter College-Ready High School
Teacher:
Ms. Cheng
Date: 1.28.15
Subject/Course:
Biology
Grade:
9
Standard(s): HS-LS3-1. Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed
from parents to offspring
Learning Objective (s): SWBAT to perform the first step of the central dogma: transcription. SWBAT use a codon chart to translate mRNA into amino
acids.
WHOLE GROUP
Do Now: What are the 3 unique characteristics of RNA? In RNA, what pairs with Uracil instead of Thymine?
Students will take notes on the role of transcription and practice transcribing DNA templates.
Students will take notes on the role of translation and practice reading a codon chart.
Alice M. Baxter College-Ready High School
Teacher:
Ms. Cheng
Date: 1.29.15
Subject/Course:
Biology
Grade:
9
Standard(s): HS-LS3-1. Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed
from parents to offspring
Learning Objective (s): SWBAT use a codon chart to translate mRNA into amino acids.
WHOLE GROUP
Do Now:
1) Transcribe this DNA template strand into mRNA:
3’ – A – A – C – T – G – C – G – A – T – 5‘
2) What process must DNA use to transform itself into RNA?
3) DNA can never leave the _______________.
4) To leave the answer to #3, DNA has to turn into ___________.
DIRECT INTRUCTION
Students will take notes on Translation and
practice reading a codon chart
COLLABORATIVE STATION
Students will work in groups of 2-3 to read about the
importance of the Central Dogma and practice using
evidence to support their answers to reading questions.
WHOLE GROUP
Meta-cognition, share-out, journal
Students will practice their transcription and translation skills to create a monster drawing.
COMPUTER ASSISTED STATION
Students will choose an item from their genetics
playlist.
Alice M. Baxter College-Ready High School
Teacher:
Ms. Cheng
Date: 1.30.15
Subject/Course:
Biology
Grade:
9
Standard(s): HS-LS3-1. Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed
from parents to offspring
Learning Objective (s): SWBAT transcribe and translate a DNA sequence to create a protein.
WHOLE GROUP
Do Now: Students will create a protein string by transcribing and translating a DNA sequence.
Students will transcribe and translate DNA sequences to create a protein monster.