1. Genetics Biology 9

2. Monday, Nov. 4th  Objective: Students will begin to understand the relationship of genes and chromosomes to inherited traits.  Review and Correct Test  Word Play:  Gene  Chromosomes  Homologous Chromosomes  Chromatids  Diploid  Haploid  Zygote  Autosomes  Sex Chromosomes  Meiosis  Allele  Dominant Allele  Recessive Allele  Genotype  Phenotype  Heterozygous  Homozygous  Recombination  Mitosis  Asexual Reproduction  Sexual Reproduction Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd

3. Tuesday, Nov. 5th  Objective: Students will understand the connection of genes and chromosomes  S.G. Finish and Present word play  Compare and contrast Mitosis and Meiosis  Gene  Chromosomes  Homologous Chromosomes  Chromatids  Diploid  Haploid  Zygote  Autosomes  Sex Chromosomes  Meiosis  Allele  Dominant Allele  Recessive Allele  Genotype  Phenotype  Heterozygous  Homozygous  Recombination  Mitosis  Asexual Reproduction  Sexual Reproduction Homework: Meiosis pgs. 144 - 149 Test: Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd

4.  Chromosomes exist in… because…  Chromosomes … genes.

5. Wednesday, Nov. 6th  Objective: Students will understand the differences between mitosis and meiosis and why meiosis is important in sexual reproduction.  With a partner – Two processes of cell division.  S. G. Final Analysis Test: : Friday, Nov. 22 nd Homework: The Origins of Genetics and Mendel’s Theory pgs. 162-169

6.  Using the two diagrams list  2 similarities  3 differences  Use the following relevant vocabulary: Chromosomes, Homologous Chromosomes, Diploid, Haploid, meiosis, mitosis  Complete the following sentence stems:  Mitosis starts with … and end with …  Meiosis starts with… and ends with…

7.  The results of mitosis are the (same, different) because…  The results of meiosis are the (same, different) because…  Meiosis causes variation in offspring by…  Crossing Over  Independent assortment  Random Fertilization

8. Thursday, November. 7th  Objective: Students will be able to connect the Discoveries of Mendel to what they know about chromosomes and meiosis.  Partners – What did Mendel do and what did he find out. Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd Class work: Gregor Mendel and Genetics

9.  Mendel’s P- Generation and F1 Generation  Mendel crossed…  The results of his cross were…  This meant that…

10.  Mendel’s F1- Generation and F2 Generation  Mendel crossed…  The results of his cross were…  This meant that…

11.  Add the following to the diagram:  Label phenotypes: Purple and White  Genes for Purple and White plants (dominant, recessive)  Add genotypes (homozygous, heterozygous)  The Big Leap:  Mendel’s experiment demonstrated that …  Mendel’s experiment demonstrated that offspring… parents  Mendel’s experiments … meiosis

12. Mendel’s Two Laws  Law of Segregation: Alleles for a trait segregate during gamete formation (Meiosis)  Law of independent Assortment: Genes for different traits assort independently of each other during gamete formation (meiosis)

13. Monday, Nov. 11th  Objective: Students will be able to apply their knowledge of genetics to complex patterns of inheritance.  Review vocabulary  Class: Genetics Problems Class work: Genetics Problems Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd Homework: Studying Heredity pgs. 170 - 182

14. Tuesday, Nov. 12th  Objective: Students will apply the basic principles of Mendel’s genetics to more complex patterns of inheritance.  PowerPoint: Genetics Problems  Worksheet with one partner Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd

15. Wednesday, Nov. 13th  Objective: Students will apply their knowledge of genetics to various problems.  Worksheet Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd

16. Thursday, Nov. 14th  Objective: Students will apply their knowledge of genetics of sport article  Practice Problems  The Genetics of Sport.  Those better at sprinting tend to have… which produces…  I (would/would not) have my child tested for the speed gene because…  I (would/would not) want to know if I have the ApoE4 gene because…  After reading this article, I believe elite athletes are a result of…  The most interesting thing I learned from this article was…

17. Friday, Nov. 15 th  Objective: Students will apply their advanced knowledge of genetics to solving pedigrees and determining relationships among offspring.  Discussion: Pedigrees  Worksheet Pedigrees Class work: Pedigrees Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd

18. Monday, Nov. 18th  Objective: Students will understand some common genetic disorders.  Turn in Pedigree  Go Over Genetics Worksheet.  Genetic Disorders  Gallery walk  Given your topic construct a genetics problems that another group can answer. Class work: Genetic Disorders Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd

19. Sickle Cell Anemia  Single Recessive Gene  Homozygous Recessive – Cells Sickle  Causes difficulty in blood transmission of blood  Heterozygous – resistant to Malaria

20. Tay-Sachs  Recessively Inherited  Gene is on Chromosome 15  Blocks production of an enzyme that breaks down fat in brain  Fat accumulates in the brain’s nerve cells  Child – Dies normally before 5 years of age

21. Cystic Fibrosis  Recessive Disorder  4% of European descent are carriers  Homozygous Recessive Defective protein to transport chloride  Chloride Causes mucus to build up – multiple problems from breathing too digestion

22. Huntington’s Disease  Dominantly inherited  Neurodegenerative disorder  Late onset (35-55yrs)

23. Breast Cancer Gene  BRCA – 1 and BRCA – Tumor Suppressing genes  Mutations – linked to increase in Ovarian Cancer and Breast Cancer  Normal Rates 1.5%  With Mutation 15 – 40%

24. Questions:  You are newly pregnant. You and your husband go to the doctor and test the fetus for various genetic disorders. The test comes back positive for Tay-Sachs, what do you do?  You find out that your father has Huntington’s disease. Do you get tested for the gene?  You are 30 years old and a friend talks to you about getting tested for the BRCA gene mutation. Do you get tested?

25. Tuesday, Nov. 19th  Objective: Students will understand how ther Hardy Weinberg Equation can predict allele frequencies and future generations  Discussion: Hardy Weinberg  Worksheet. Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd

26. Wednesday, Nov. 20th  Objective: Students will understand the Hardy Weinberg equation.  Worksheet. Test: Friday, Nov. 22 nd

27. Tuesday, Nov. 20th  Study Guide

29.  Add Day on Genetic Engineering Specifically Artificial Selection – Precursor to Evolution

30. Monday, Dec. 14th  Objective: Students will apply their knowledge of genetics and DNA to DNA technology.  S.G. Review Pedigrees (questions)  Gel Electrophoresis Test: Friday, Dec. 18th Homework: Genetic Engineering pgs. 228 – 232 (Read and Notes)

31. Thursday, Dec. 17th  Study Guide Day