Honors Biology Syllabus - Unit 5: Exploring Molecular Genetics
Essential Questions:
1. How does the information from DNA get converted into traits?
2. How is our ever-increasing knowledge of DNA changing society?
Required Reading:
Chapter 11 (Concepts 11.4 - 11.6)
Chapter 13 (Concepts 13.1 - 13.4)
Classwork:
Chapters 11 & 13 Online Activities
Protein Synthesis Analogy
“What is a Mutation?” Worksheet
“Cracking Your Genetic Code” Video Summary Worksheet
Gel Electrophoresis Lab Simulation Worksheet
Homework:
Unit 5 Vocabulary Checklist
Online Pre-Lab for Bacterial Transformation
Labs/Simulations:
Bacterial Transformation Lab - pGLO
Gel Electrophoresis Lab Simulation
Quizzes:
Concepts 11.4 & 11.5
Unit Exam (60 pts):
30 Multiple Choice Questions (30 pts – 1 pt per question)
6 Short Answer Questions (30 pts – 5 pts per question)
Date
Monday
01/05
Lesson Topics
Assignments
-Hand Out Unit 5 Syllabus and Vocab Checklist
-Discuss 2nd Semester Process Assignments
Homework
-Read Concept 11.4 & Fill Out Vocab Checklist
-Overview of Protein Synthesis
-Complete Online Activity 11.4
-A Familiar Story…
-Write Your Own Protein Synthesis Analogy
In Class
-Online Activity 11.4 Summary (Due in class)
In Class
-Protein Synthesis Analogy (Due Thursday, 01/08)
Homework
-Read Concept 11.5 & Fill Out Vocab Checklist
Thursday
01/08
-Notes: Protein Synthesis in Detail
Homework
-Write Summary of Protein Synthesis Notes
Friday
01/09
Monday
01/12
Tuesday
01/13
Thursday
01/15
-CPS: Protein Synthesis Review
-Codon Bingo!
-Quiz: Concepts 11.4 & 11.5
-Notes: Mutations
-What is a Mutation?
Homework
-Study for Quiz Over Concepts 11.4 & 11.5
Homework
-Read Concept 11.6 & Fill Out Vocab Checklist
In Class
-What is a Mutation? Worksheet (Due in class)
In Class
-Video Summary Worksheet
Tuesday
01/06
Wednesday
01/07
-Video: Cracking Your Genetic Code
(Due Tuesday, 01/06)
(Due Wednesday, 01/07)
(Due Friday, 01/09)
(Due Friday, 01/16)
Homework
-Read Concept 13.1 & Fill Out Vocab Checklist
(Due Thursday 01/15)
Date
Friday
01/16
Monday
01/19
Lesson Topics
-Finish Cracking Your Genetic Code
-Complete Online Activity 13.1
-No School – MLK Day
Assignments
In Class
-Online Activity 13.1 Summary (Due in class)
Homework
-Read Concept 13.2 & Fill Out Vocab Checklist
(Due Tuesday 01/20)
Homework
-Read Concept 13.3 & Fill Out Vocab Checklist
(Due Thursday 01/22)
-“Bacterial Transformation” Pre-Lab Activity
Tuesday
01/20
-Notes: Biotechnology
Thursday
01/22
-Bacterial Transformation Lab - pGLO
Homework
-Work on Bacterial Transformation Lab Handout
-Fill Out Unit 5 Test Preparation Checklist
-Interpret Lab Results
In Class
-Bacterial Transformation Lab Handout
Friday
01/23
(Due Thursday, 01/22)
(Due Friday 01/23)
(Due in class)
Homework
-Read Concept 13.4 & Fill Out Vocab Checklist
Monday
01/26
(Due Monday 01/26)
-Gel Electrophoresis Lab Simulation
In Class
-Gel Electrophoresis Lab Simulation Worksheet
(Due in class)
Homework
-Finish Unit 5 Vocabulary Checklist
Tuesday
01/27
Thursday
01/29
Friday
01/31
(Due Thursday 01/29)
-Review for Unit 5 Exam
-Study for Unit 5 Exam
-Unit 5 Exam
-Unit 5 Exam Corrections
Unit 5: Exploring Molecular Genetics
Learning Targets
Trace the information flow from DNA to protein.
Summarize protein synthesis.
Explain what can cause a mutation and how it can affect the function of the resulting protein.
Describe the uses and limitations of genetic testing.
List some recent research trends in recombinant DNA technology.
Explain how biologists "cut and paste" DNA.
Identify the usefulness of recombinant microorganisms.
Describe how biologists genetically modify plants and animals.
Explain a technique used to clone animals.
Describe the technique that enables scientists to mass-produce specific segments of DNA in a test tube.
Explain the role of plasmids in engineering bacteria.
Explain how the use of bacteria has contributed to the development of DNA technology.
Describe a technique used to compare DNA samples.