Arts and Science Teachers
Biology Topic of Study:
Date of Training Session:
RNA/Protein Synthesis
October 20, 2012
NGSSS
Common Core
Literacy Standards
K-12 Science
Dimensions
SC.912.L.16.3
Describe the basic process of DNA replication and how it relates to the transmission and conservation of the genetic information.
Also Assesses
SC.912.L.16.4 Explain how mutations in the DNA sequence may or may not result in phenotypic change. Explain how mutations in gametes may result in phenotypic changes in offspring.
SC.912.L.16.5 Explain the basic processes of transcription and translation, and how they result in the expression of genes.
SC.912.L.16.9 Explain how and why the genetic code is universal and is common to almost all organisms
Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6–12
9–10 students:
7. Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts,
research data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text.
Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects 6–12
Grades
1. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from
or supports the argument presented.
2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of
historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or
technical processes.
f.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from
and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g.,
articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis,
1.
1.
Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

FEAPs
2.
Developing and using models
3.
Planning and carrying out investigations
4.
Analyzing and interpreting data
5.
Using mathematics and computational thinking
2.
Crosscutting Concepts
1.
Patterns
2.
Cause and effect: Mechanism and explanation
3.
Scale, proportion, and quantity
4.
Systems and system models
Life Sciences
Nature of science, scientific method, application,
observation
1. Instructional Design and Lesson Planning. Applying concepts
from human development and learning theories.
2. The Learning Environment. To maintain a student-centered
learning environment that is safe, organized, equitable,
flexible, inclusive, and collaborative.
3. Instructional Delivery and Facilitation. The effective educator
consistently utilizes a deep and comprehensive knowledge of
the subject.
4. Assessment.
5. Continuous Professional Improvement.
6. Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct.
(See FEAPs attachment for details)