1. BELLWORK: In 37 words, describe the process and purpose of DNA replication. You must use the words replication, helicase, DNA polymerase, nucleotide, nitrogenous base, antiparallel and semiconservative **NOTECARD CHECK TODAY, 19 TOTAL NOTECARDS** HAPPY THURSDAY

2. Reminders Substitute Tomorrow Test will be next Tuesday I.A.N. Check next Friday

3. BELLWORK: In 37 words, describe the process and purpose of DNA replication. You must use the words replication, helicase, DNA polymerase, nucleotide, nitrogenous base, antiparallel and semiconservative **NOTECARD CHECK TODAY, 19 TOTAL NOTECARDS** HAPPY THURSDAY

4. Essential Questions from last week: What are the components of DNA? What is the purpose of DNA?

5. Today’s Essential Question: Can I demonstrate understanding of DNA structure and replication?

6. Your turn….. What would the complementary strand to TATTCGCTAACAGATCGA be?

7. Let’s REPLICATE Step 1: Do you have a nitrogenous base? Which one? Step 2: Find your matching nitrogenous base according to the base pair rules. Step 3: Create a double helix with 5 other nucleotides. Step 4: Create a double helix with the entire class. Step 5: What is the purpose of helicase? Step 6: What is the purpose of DNA polymerase? Direct Instruction & Small Group CHAMPS

8. Closure….Comic Book Replication Using your Bellwork, create a 6 strip comic book page describing the process of DNA Replication. – Be creative in the representation of your setting and characters – Include thought bubbles and character names (DNA, Helicase, DNA Polymerase, etc…) – Must include color – Will be due in the tray on Friday (Monday for band kids) Small Group CHAMPS