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