Christine Liou Lesson Plan for the Week of 2/9-2/13

Objecti
ves

Monday (2/9)
Catch up on Transcription
and Translation Concepts
SWBAT:
Distinguish the process
of transcription
(nucleus) and
translation (cytoplasm)
occurs
Understand the
process of transcription
and translation.
Understand the
functions of the three
types of RNA (mRNA,
tRNA, rRNA)
Be able to apply the
tRNA molecule that
matches its anticodon
to the codon on the
mRNA delivering the
correct amino acid

Tuesday (2/10)
Gene Regulation & Mutation
SWBAT:

Describe cell
differentiate based on
the genes they
expressed
Discuss gene
expression can be
regulated during
transcription or
translation
Understand three
different types of
mutation: substitution,
insertion, and deletion
Apply and predict the
consequence of point
mutation change to
the genetic code of a
cell can result in one or
more amino acid being
changed

Wednesday (2/11)
Gene Technology

Thursday (2/12)
Review

SWBAT:
Understand
RNA
polymerase has
the ability to
correct mistakes
during
transcription
Indicate genetic
modification/eng
ineering is the
direct
manipulation of
an organisms
genome using
biotechnology
and can be used
in animal
farming, to
improve crops,
to aid in criminal
investigations
and paternity
testing, and for
the production
of drugs and
vaccines
Analyze whether
molecular
cloning is ethical
or not (a
technique used
to express gene
from one
species of
organism in a

SWBAT:
Apply the rules
of
complementary
base pairing
Compare and
contrast the
structure of DNA
and RNA
Analyze DNA
fingerprinting
data to
determine
identity
Differentiate
between point
mutations and
chromosome
mutations
Apply the
process of
central dogma

Friday (2/13)
TEST DAY

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Christine Liou Lesson Plan for the Week of 2/9-2/13

Monday (2/9)
Catch up on Transcription
and Translation Concepts

Tuesday (2/10)
Gene Regulation & Mutation

Wednesday (2/11)
Gene Technology

ENGAGE:
A quick view of how
central dogma works in
real life under
microscope
http://youtu.be/41_Ne5
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ENGAGE:
Amoeba Sisters Video
on Mutations
http://youtu.be/GieZ3pk
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While students are
watching the vide, they
should answer the
questions on pg. 23 of
Amoeba Sister WS
accordingly

LA

EXPLORE:
Since students already
know how to decode
mRNA (transcription
and translation), I will
show them these
videos:
http://youtu.be/5bLEDdPSTQ
EXPLAIN:
While students are
watching the video, I
will pause occasionally
to ask students

EXPLORE:
After watching this fun
video, we will discuss
as a class how
mutation works on a
large scale vs. small
scale on DNA genome.
EXPLAIN:
Students apply this
concept by comparing
the normal strand to
the mutated strand.
Students will work on
pg. 26 with Identifying

Thursday (2/12)
Review

different
species of
organism)
Examine gel
electrophoresis

ENGAGE:
Genetic
Modification
Discussion:
Students will
discuss where is
the fine line of
genetic
modification
(such as cloning
and agricultural
alternation)
EXPLORE:
Gel
electrophoresis
lab: A lab that
led students
understand why
scientists use
this method
finger printing
and DNA
sequence.
Students will
work together as
a team.

Friday (2/13)
TEST DAY

DAY
ENGAGE:
Review them
with the central
dogma diagram
Pass out the
review (extra
credit)

EXPLORE:
Protein
Synthesis
Evaluation: This
worksheet sums
up the process
of central
dogma and
mutation. It also
link protein
synthesis to
gene regulation.
EXPLAIN:
Walk them

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Monday (2/9)
Catch up on Transcription
and Translation Concepts
questions and
emphasize on some of
the important points in
the videos.
For example, tRNA has
the ______? And
mRNA has the
______?
After watching the
videos, students should
complete U10-pg. 18
DNA transcription and
translation WS
ELABORATE:
Discuss what students
got as a whole class
together
Work on pg. 19
together with students
(a Venn diagram that
compare and contrast
the differences between
transcription and
translation)

EVALUATE/ASSESS:
Students should turn in
pg. 19 Venn diagram
for a grade.
HW: pg. 20 -22
Modeling Protein

Tuesday (2/10)
Gene Regulation & Mutation
Types of Gene
Mutations WS (This
worksheet provide
normal strand of DNA
and walk students
through the process of
mutation and identify
mutation types)
ELABORATE:
After students learn
how to identify the
mutation types, we can
dig deeper to have
students actually see
the DNA sequence
variation between the
normal strand vs.
mutated strand by
working on pg. 27
Mutations Practice with
their teammates. I will
walk around to check
for misconceptions and
help each team.

EVALUATE/ASSESS:
Students should turn in
WS pg. 27 & 26 as
their exit tickets.

Wednesday (2/11)
Gene Technology

As a class, we
will discuss the
importance of
gel
electrophoresis
and other
helpful genetic
technology
(such as
cloning)
EXPLAIN:
After the quick
discussion,
students will
apply what they
know and work
on Who Stole
the Iphone WS
(This worksheet
links
electrophoresis
to its
importance)
ELABORATE:
Class
discussion:
What are the
benefits of these
gene
technologies?
EVALUATE/ASSESS:
Exit Ticket:
which gene
technology they
find most helpful
and why?

Thursday (2/12)
Review

Friday (2/13)
TEST DAY

through the
relationship of
protein
synthesis and
gene regulation.
ELABORATE:
Part of the
activity required
students to write
an essay
providing a
detailed
explanation of
the process of
protein
synthesis. This
allows students
to write what
their thinking
process and
catch
misconceptions.

EVALUATE/ASSESS:
Pick on students
to share their
writing on
protein
synthesis.

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Resourc
es

Monday (2/9)
Catch up on Transcription
and Translation Concepts
Synthesis Activity
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Tuesday (2/10)
Gene Regulation & Mutation

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Wednesday (2/11)
Gene Technology

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Thursday (2/12)
Review

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Friday (2/13)
TEST DAY

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