Subject: Biology
Grade Level/Course: 10th
Unit Title: Inheritance
Big Idea/Theme: Genetics
Timeframe Needed for Completion: 4 weeks
Grading Period: First and Part of Second Six Weeks
Learning Targets: (“I can” or “I will” statements)
I will be able to describe and explain the process of cell division.
I will be able to predict the heredity of traits in populations using the Mendelian model of heredity.
I will be able to explain the molecular basis of heredity at the level of chromosomes, DNA and individual genes.
I will be able to analyze various points of view to make informed decisions and evaluate the impacts of biotechnology .
Essential Questions: (3-5 questions per unit).
 Why is it important for cells to replicate?
 What patterns do various gene combinations produce in the
next generation?
 On a molecular basis why is DNA the key to life?
 What makes us different from each other while retaining all
traits that make us human?
 How is genetic information passed on through generations?
 Defend the statement “Government backed stem cell research
should be continued.”
 Evolutionarily speaking, why are pluripotent stem cells
important.
Curriculum Goals/Objectives: (Common Core or Essential
Standards)
Bio.1.2.2 Analyze how cells grow and reproduce in terms of
interphase, mitosis and cytokinesis.
Bio.3.1.1 Explain the double-stranded, complementary nature of
DNA as related to its function in the cell.
Bio.3.1.2 Explain how DNA and RNA code for proteins and
determine traits.
Bio.3.1.3 Explain how mutations in DNA that result from
interactions with the environment (i.e. radiation and chemicals)
or new combinations in existing genes lead to changes in
function and phenotype.
Bio.3.2.1 Explain the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction and
genetic variation.
Bio.3.2 Understand how the environment, and/or the
interaction of alleles, influences the expression of genetic
traits.
Bio.3.2.2 Predict offspring ratios based on a variety of
inheritance patterns (including: dominance, co-dominance,
incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and sex-linked traits).
Bio.3.3 Understand the application of DNA technology.
Bio.3.3.1 Interpret how DNA is used for comparison and
identification of organisms.
Bio.3.3.2 Summarize how transgenic organisms are engineered
to benefit society.
Bio.3.3.3 Evaluate some of the ethical issues surrounding the
use of DNA technology (including: cloning, genetically modified
organisms, stem cell research, and Human Genome Project).
Bio.4.1.2 Summarize the relationship among DNA, proteins and
amino acids in carrying out the work of cells and how this is
similar in all organisms.
Bio.3.2.3 Explain how the environment can influence the
expression of genetic traits.
Bio 1.1.3 Explain how instructions in DNA lead to cell
differentiation and result in cells specialized to perform
different functions in multicellular organisms
Essential Concepts:
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How to interpret pedigrees and test crosses
Uses of genomics including the Human Genome
Project and applications of biotechnology.
Identifying cause and effect between genes and
their relationship to inherited traits.
Interpret and predict patterns of inheritance
Assess the impacts of genomics on individuals and
society.
Examine the reactions of antigens and antibodies to
determine an individuals blood type
Analyze pedigrees and state the most likely
inheritance pattern
Model how different combinations of genes
inherited by offspring can produce tremendous
variations in appearance.
Examine various human genetic disorders focusing
on new treatments, the inheritance, the diagnosis,
their application to biology
Explain how traits are determined by the structure
and function of DNA.
Interpret Karyotype
Identify different examples of cell specialization
and differentiation.
Assessment Tasks: (examples of summative and/or formative
assessments)
Interactive notebook
mitosis flipbook
DNA coloring pages
Protein synthesis practice & coloring – mutation lab
Punnett squares
Pipe cleaner baby lab
Gel lab
DNA video with questions
Clone video w/ questions
Genetic disease project
Parenthood lab
Extraordinary Measures video w/ questions
Thinking maps (double bubble with mitosis & meiosis)
Quizzes
Tests
Mitosis placemat
Mitosis video
Destiny bus visit for DNA fingerprinting (Campbell only)
Other Integration Opportunities: (literacy anchor standards,
Information and Technology Essential Standards, 21st century
content and skills, other disciplines)
Literacy
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and
technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or
descriptions.
-Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain
specific words or phrases as they are used in specific scientific or
technical.
-Analyze the structure of relationships among concepts in a text,
including relationships among key terms.
-Evaluate the hypothesis, data, analysis, and conclusion in science or
technical text, verifying the data whenever possible and corroborating
or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
Information and Technology
-Evaluate resources needed to solve a given problem.
-Use technology and other resources for assigned task.
-Design project based products that address global problems.
21st Century
Understanding scientific concepts, developing abilities of inquiry, and
learning subject matter disciplines in the context of inquiry,
technology, science in personal and social perspectives, and history
and nature of science.
Resources:
Formative Assessment and Probe books by P. Keely
Internet resources i.e. SAS, Biology Corner, Science Spot,
Discovery Education
Worksheets
Pipe cleaners
Tape and glue
Red, green , yellow cards