Learning Objective 7-1: I can describe and explain DNA Structure and Replication
Score
4.0 = A
Standard
I can,
Identify errors that could occur in DNA replication and explain them.
Compare and contrast DNA and RNA structures. No major errors or omissions at score 2.0 or
3.0 content.
In addition to score 3.0 performance, partial success at score 4.0 content
I can,
I can describe the key parts/functions of DNA and how nitrogenous base sequences create unique
species. No major errors in 2.0 content.
No major errors or omissions regarding score 2.0 content and partial success at score 3.0 content
3.5
3.0= B
2.5
1.5
I can,
Identify and label the structural parts of DNA and RNA
Low partial success at score 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0 content
1.0= D
0.5
0.0= F
With help partial success at score 2.0 content and score 3.0 content
With help partial success at score 2.0 content but not at score 3.0 content
Even with help no success
2.0= C
VocabularyNucleotide
Nitrogenous base
Phosphate Group
Deoxyribose sugar
Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Guanine
DNA
Assignments:

DNA Discovery model and notes

DNA practice packet

DNA replication cards activity

DNA structure and function mini quiz
Learning Objective 7-2: I can compare and contrast Mitosis and Meiosis: role, products, and process.
Score
4.0
Standard
I can,
Investigate how changes in Mitosis and Meiosis could result in cancer or chromosomal disorders.
No major errors or omissions at score 2.0 or 3.0 content.
3.5
3.0
In addition to score 3.0 performance, partial success at score 4.0 content
I can,
Compare and contrast Meiosis and Mitosis ; the role in body, end result, and process. No major
errors in 2.0 content.
No major errors or omissions regarding score 2.0 content and partial success at score 3.0 content
2.5
1.5
I can,
Illustrate and summarize the key components of Mitosis and Meiosis
Low partial success at score 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0 content
1.0
0.5
0.0
With help partial success at score 2.0 content and score 3.0 content
With help partial success at score 2.0 content but not at score 3.0 content
Even with help no success
2.0
Vocabulary:
Mitosis
Meiosis
Cytokinesis
Crossing over
Chromosome
Chromotid
Spindle fibers
Centrioles
Karyotype
Assignments:

Mitosis Order – and Notes

Mitosis Socks Activity

Mitosis ID

Cell Cycle Map

Cancer Article Summary / discussion

Meiosis vs. Mitosis Comparison chart

Crossing over of Genes ( Meiosis and genetics)

Karyotype Activity and Poster Child
Score
4.0
Standard
I can,
Identify errors that could occur in protein synthesis and what the results would be genetically. No
major errors or omissions at score 2.0 or 3.0 content.
3.5
3.0
In addition to score 3.0 performance, partial success at score 4.0 content
I can,
Describe the relationship between protein synthesis and genes(Hereditary info).
No major errors in 2.0 content.
No major errors or omissions regarding score 2.0 content and partial success at score 3.0 content
2.5
2.0
1.5
I can,
Diagram how protein synthesis (DNARNA) creates proteins for gene expression
Low partial success at score 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0 content
With help partial success at score 2.0 content and score 3.0 content
1.0
With help partial success at score 2.0 content but not at score 3.0 content
0.5
Even with help no success
0.0
Learning Objective 7-3:
Vocabulary:
Gene
Protein Synthesis
Transcription
Assignments:
Translation
RNA (r, m, t)
DNA
Amino Acid
Polypeptide
Score
4.0
Standard
I can,
Assess the outcomes of my hypothesis by writing a conclusion and evaluate my data and
experiment. ( errors and future experiments) No major errors or omissions at score 2.0 or 3.0 content.
3.5
3.0
In addition to score 3.0 performance, partial success at score 4.0 content
I can,
Examine my data and explain what that data means. ( relationships, mean, median, modes, data as evidence)
No major errors in 2.0 content.
No major errors or omissions regarding score 2.0 content and partial success at score 3.0 content
2.5
1.5
I can,
Summarize the experiment and defend my hypothesis (was it correct?)
Low partial success at score 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0 content
1.0
0.5
0.0
With help partial success at score 2.0 content and score 3.0 content
With help partial success at score 2.0 content but not at score 3.0 content
Even with help no success
2.0
Lo 1-4: I can form a conclusion (uses data, hypothesis, explains the data and relationships found in data , errors)
Assignments: