Unit 6: DNA
Grab a new Warm Up!
Monday 4/13
Learning Targets:
1) I can work with my lab team to create a presentation of my experimental research.
2) I can describe the overall structure of DNA.
Warm Up:
1) What do you know about DNA?
Agenda:
1) Phytoremediation Lab Research Presentation
2) DNA Structure
Homework: SQ3R 12-2 (Due Friday 4/17)
Wednesday 4/15
Learning Targets:
1) I can summarize the events of DNA replication.
Warm Up:
1) What are the four base nucleotides in DNA (you only need the letters,
not the full name)?
Agenda:
1) DNA Notes
2) DNA Replication simulation
Homework: SQ3R 12-2 (Due Friday 4/17)
Exit Question
Draw a single DNA nucleotide and label the
following: phosphate, deoxyribose sugar,
nitrogenous base
Show Ms. Crocker when you are done.
Friday 4/17
Learning Targets:
N/A
Warm Up:
1) You are DNA polymerase, replicating DNA. The template strand is
AAATGCGT. What is the complementary strand?
Agenda:
1) EOC Criteria and Constraint Practice Prompt
2) DNA Study Guide
Homework: SQ3R 12-2 Turn it in!
Exit Question
What do you need to do for a Criteria and
Constraint prompt?
Do not need to turn in Exit Question
Monday 4/20 (Quiz Today!)
Learning Targets:
1) I can describe how RNA differs from DNA
2) I can summarize the events of transcription and translation.
Warm Up:
1) Review Study Guide.
Agenda:
1) DNA Structure and Replication Quiz
2) The Genetic Code and Enzyme Formation
Homework: SQ3R 12-3 (Due Friday 4/24)
Exit Question
There are four differences between RNA and
DNA. Identify two of them.
Show Ms. Crocker when you are done.
Wednesday 4/22
Learning Targets:
1) I can summarize the events of transcription and translation.
2) I can describe the relationship between the nucleotide sequence and amino acid
sequence.
Warm Up:
1) The first step of making a protein from DNA is transcription. What is produced in
transcription?
Agenda:
1) Finish “Genetic Code and Enzyme Formation” + Individual Quiz
2) From Gene to Protein Worksheet
Homework: SQ3R 12-3 (Due Friday 4/24)
What should you be working on?
While you are waiting to take your individual quiz,
you can:
● Practice modeling the process with your paper cut
outs
● Finish “Genetic Code and Enzyme Formation”
from Monday
● Work on “From Gene to Protein”
● Homework Assignment SQ3R 12-3
Friday 4/24 (Free Seat!)
Learning Targets:
1) I can summarize the events of transcription and translation.
2) I can describe the relationship between the nucleotide sequence and amino acid
sequence.
Warm Up:
1) A strand of DNA is going to be transcribed into mRNA. If the DNA sequence is GATAC,
what is the complementary (base pair) mRNA sequence going to be?
Agenda:
1) Individual Quizzes
2) From Gene to Protein Worksheet
3) Extra Credit and Study Guide
Homework: Turn In SQ3R 12-3
What to turn in today:
● SQ3R 12-3
● Warm Up Sheet
● “Genetic Code and Enzyme Formation”
Worksheet
● “From Gene to Protein” Worksheet
● Extra Credit
Monday 4/27 (Test Friday)
Learning Targets:
1) I can explain how mutations in DNA sequence can lead to new traits.
Warm Up:
1) Where does transcription occur? Translation?
Agenda:
1) Molecular Genetics of Color Mutations in Rock Pocket Mice
2) Hand back test
Homework: SQ3R 12-4 and Quiz Corrections (Due Friday)
Wednesday 4/29 (Test Friday)
Learning Targets:
1) I can explain how mutations in DNA sequence can lead to new traits.
Warm Up:
1) A mutation is a change in the sequence of DNA. What are the three types
of mutations?
Agenda:
1) Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab
2) Rock Pocket Mice (Due Today)
3) Study Guide
Homework: SQ3R 12-4 and Quiz Corrections (Due Friday)
Are you done with the lab?
Please do the following:
● Return the Strawberry Lab Directions
● Turn in the Strawberry DNA Lab
● Turn in your Rock Pocket Mouse
Assignment
● Work on the Study Guide
Friday 5/1
Agenda:
1) Turn in SQ3R 12-4 and Quiz Corrections
2) Review for Test (~5 min)
3) DNA Test
4) EOC Prompt