CAMP Biology Prep
Unit 4: Meiosis, DNA & Genetic Code (6G, 6A, 6B)
10/9 – 10/21
Enduring Understandings
(s)/goals:
EU1: SWBT describe the
different stages of meiosis.
EU2: SWBT explain how
meiosis is important to sexual
reproduction.
EU3: SWBT draw & label the
structures of a nucleotide &
DNA.
EU4: SWBT explain how DNA
holds codes for specific traits.
EU5: SWBT explain how DNA
is found in every organism.
Stage 1 – Desired Results
Essential Question(s):
Student outcomes (objective):
EQ1: What would happen if
sex cells divide by mitosis?
EQ2: EQ2: Why should a sex
cell have only half the normal
amount of chromosomes?
EQ3: How is DNA like a
computer program?
EQ4: Why do you and your
sister have a widow’s peak
but your brother doesn’t?
EQ5: Is every living organism
connected in some way?
6G (R) Recognize the significance of meiosis to sexual
reproduction.
6A (S) Identify components of DNA, and describe how
information for specifying the traits of an organism is carried
in the DNA.
6B (S) Recognize that components that make up the genetic
code are common to all organisms.
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence
Performance Task(s) and Other Evidence:
Formative
6G
Meiosis Modeling Activity
6G
Meiosis Quiz
6A
Exit Ticket
6A
DNA Worksheet
6B
Exit Ticket
Summative Unit 3 Exam
(see attachment Answer Key Unit 4 Exam 6G,6A,6B)
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
DIFFERENTIATION
SCAFFOLD: compare mitosis from Unit 2 to meiosis, refer to nucleotide and nucleic acids structures from Unit 1
ACCELERATE: Trisomy 21, zygotes
GROUP: Meiosis Models, DNA Models
Date
Student Outcomes (Objectives)
Student
Assignment / Homework
Day 1/2:
10/9 &
10/10
6G (R) Recognize the significance of
meiosis to sexual reproduction.
Day 3:
10/11
6G (R) Recognize the significance of
meiosis to sexual reproduction.
Day 4:
10/14
6A (S) Identify components of DNA,
and describe how information for
specifying the traits of an organism is
carried in the DNA.
Day 5:
10/15
6B (S) Recognize that components
that make up the genetic code are
common to all organisms.
Day 6 &
7:
10/16 &
10/17
6A (S) Identify components of DNA,
and describe how information for
specifying the traits of an organism is
carried in the DNA.
PSAT
testing
10/16
6B (S) Recognize that components
that make up the genetic code are
common to all organisms.
BIO team
PD - sub
Day 8:
10/18
6G (R) Recognize the significance of
meiosis to sexual reproduction.
Opening: Unit 3 Exam
New Material: 2nd 6 weeks
study guide, Meiosis Notes
Practice: n/a
Assessment and Closing: TPS
How many cells are produced
after meiosis?
Opening: warm-up
New Material: n/a
Practice: Meiosis Modeling
Activity
Assessment and Closing:
complete Meiosis Activity
questions
Opening: warm-up
New Material:
Practice: Complete Meiosis
Activity
Assessment and Closing: n/a
Opening: warm-up
New Material: DNA &
Genetic Code Notes
Practice: Meiosis Quiz, DNA
Model
Assessment and Closing: exit
ticket - Draw & label a DNA
molecule.
Unit 3 Exam (5A, 5D)
Opening: Practice STAAR
questions (warm-up)
New Material: n/a
Practice: DNA Worksheet
Assessment and Closing: n/a
DNA Worksheet assigned
Opening: warm-up
New Material: none
DNA Worksheet Due
Meiosis Modeling Activity
assigned
Meiosis Modeling Activity
Due
Exit Ticket
6A (S) Identify components of DNA,
and describe how information for
specifying the traits of an organism is
carried in the DNA.
Day 9:
10/21
6B (S) Recognize that components
that make up the genetic code are
common to all organisms.
Unit 4 Exam (6G, 6A, 6B)
Practice: Unit 4 Review
Stations
Assessment and Closing: exit
ticket- How is the genetic
code common to all
organisms?
Exit Ticket