1. EQ: What are the 3 steps of DNA Replication? Homework: Read 12-3 complete REAP Agenda: Go over Genetics Test Results Analysis Replication & Transcription notes BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 1: Fri., 3/6 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2a. Distinguish between DNA and RNA.

2. Summative Assessment Results Go over summative assessment results for Unit 4 Genetics Students Identify incorrect ?’s, where the material was covered, and what they answered incorrectly (Test Analysis) Differentiation: Homework Choices

3. EQ: What are the steps of transcription? Homework: Read 13.2 pick one… Cornell Notes Questions Unpacking WS Behind the Pages Agenda: Rosalind Franklin Article Translation notes & Foldable T/T Self-Check Protein Synthesis WS just like quiz on Wednesday BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 2: Monday, 3/9 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2a. Distinguish between DNA and RNA.

4. Formative Assessment Transcription/Translation Self-Check 1.From the following DNA, determine the mRNA transcript GAACATTATCCC 2.From the mRNA in problem #1, determine the amino acid sequence (must use code breaker) Differentiation: Homework Choices

5. EQ: How are replication, transcription, and translation different? Homework: Study for Transcription/ Translation Quiz Tomorrow! Agenda: T/T Self-Check Protein Syn. Video Clip Periods 1 & 2 Groups DNA Scavenger Hunt Activity Protein Synthesis WS BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 3: Tuesday, 3/10 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2d. Describe the relationships between changes in DNA and potential appearance of new traits… SB2b. Explain the role of DNA in storing and transmitting cellular information.

6. Formative Assessment Transcription/Translation Self-Check 1.From the following mRNA, determine the sequence of the DNA template strand: GGGACCUUUCAU 2.From the above mRNA, determine the amino acid sequence. Differentiation: students struggling with Transcription/Translation will be grouped together for DNA scavenger hunt. Co-teacher will work closely with these groups in another room.

7. EQ: What are the steps of translation? Homework: Work on Real Talk!! Agenda: Quiz on Transcription/translation T/T Self-Check Triple Venn Diagram RNA Processing (introns/exons) Mutations notes Turn in Scavenger Hunt BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 4: Wed., 3/11 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2f. Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture

8. Formative Assessment Transcription/Translation Self-Check 1.From the following mRNA sequence, determine the anti-codon sequence: UUACCGAAAUCA 2.Where are codons found? 3.Where are anti-codons found? Differentiation: students struggling with Transcription/Translation will be grouped together for DNA scavenger hunt. Co-teacher will work closely with these groups in another room.

9. EQ: What are 3 types of point mutations? Homework: Work on Real Talk Agenda: Protein simulation activity REAP Article (on Rosalind Franklin Enrichment Topic) Work on Real Talk BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 5: Thursday, 3/12 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2d. Describe the relationships between changes in DNA and potential appearance of new traits…

10. Formative Assessment Transcription/Translation Self-Check DNATTT mRNAUAC tRNAGAA a.a.Trp Formal Formative Assessment: Transcription/Translation Quiz

11. EQ: What is a codon? Agenda: Mutation Self-check #1 Mutation Concept Maps Mutation Worksheet Mutation Self-Check #2 BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 6: Friday, 3/13 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2d. Describe the relationships between changes in DNA and potential appearance of new traits… SB2f. Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture Homework: Study for Mutation Quiz Tuesday!!!

12. Formative Assessment Mutation Self-Checks (oral) #1 1. What is a point mutation? 2. What are the 3 types of point mutations? 3. Which point mutations create a frameshift? 4. List 2 things that cause mutation. #2 1. Is it better to have a point mutation that causes a frameshift in the beginning or end of a gene? 2. Is it better to have a single or triple substitution mutation? Why?

13. Formative Assessment Mutation Self-Check Suppose the following DNA sequence was mutated from AGGGAGAGGGAGAGGGAG to AGAGGAGAGGGAGAGGGAG. What amino acid sequence will be generated by the original DNA strand? (don’t forget to transcribe your DNA into mRNA) Formal Formative Assessment Mutation Quiz

14. EQ: How are DNA and RNA different? Agenda: Literacy REAP Quizlet Self Check: Biotech Computer Lab (Library) takes a lickin & cloning BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 7: Monday, 3/16 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2d. Describe the relationships between changes in DNA and potential appearance of new traits… SB2f. Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture Homework: Mutations Quiz tomorrow!! Last day to turn In HW for full credit is Wednesday!

15. EQ: Explain two types of mutations. Agenda: Quizlet Mutations quiz Biotech Restriction Enzyme Activity Gel Electrophoresis Transgenic Organisms Transformation and cloning Video Clips BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 8: Tues. 3/17 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2d. Describe the relationships between changes in DNA and potential appearance of new traits… SB2f. Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture Homework: Last day to turn In HW for full credit is tomorrow!

16. Formative Assessment Biotech Self-Check 1.What are restriction enzymes used for? 2.In a gel, are the largest pieces of DNA at the top (closest to the well) or the bottom of the gel? 3.What is a transgenic organism?

17. EQ: Why is it possible for an amino acid to be specified by more than one kind of codon. Agenda: Turn in HW Biotech Self Check Mixed Self-Check T/T & Biotech Concept Map Groups Intensive Review/ Advanced Molecular BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 9: Wednesday 3/18 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2f. Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture SCSh4. Students use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment and materials. SCSh2. Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations. Homework: Study for Test Friday!

18. EQ: Explain a form of biotechnology. Agenda: Practice Test T/T & Biotech Concept Map Groups Intensive Review/ Advanced Molecular BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 10: Thursday, 3/19 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2f. Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture SCSh4. Students use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment and materials. SCSh2. Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations. Homework: Study for Test Friday!

19. Formative Assessment Mixed Review Transcription/Translation 1. How many nucleotides code for 4 a.a.? 2. How many codons code for 4 a.a.? Mutation 1. Is it worse to get a mutation in an intron or exon? Biotechnology 1. What is recombinant DNA? 2. What happens during transformation? Practice Test 10 practice test questions just like the test…same graphs, figures, etc. but the wording and choices have been changed

20. Agenda: Quick Review Unit 5 Molecular Genetics Test Unit 6 Evolution HW Sheet Unit 6 Real Talk BIOLOGY Unit 5 Molecular Biology Day 11: Friday3/20 SB2. Students will analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations. SB2c. Using Mendel’s laws, explain the role of meiosis in reproductive variability. SB2a. Distinguish between DNA and RNA. SB2d. Describe the relationships between changes in DNA and potential appearance of new traits… SB2f. Examine the use of DNA technology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture Homework:

21. Summative Assessment Summative Assessment Unit 5 Molecular GeneticsTest Differentiation Co-teacher will take students with accommodations and other students identified as needing additional attention to alternate location for testing Differentiation Homework Choices