MAIN OBJECTIVE

Unit Plan: Genetics

• My students will be introduced to the history, structure, and function of DNA, how it becomes proteins, genotypes, phenotypes, and genetic disorders by listening to a podcast, viewing posters, robotics, watching videos, reading blogs, and exploring WebQuests. They will be extracting DNA, virtually transcribing DNA, translating mRNA, synthesizing proteins, and surveying genetic traits, analyzing pedigrees, and diagnosing genetic disorders by the end of the unit with 80% accuracy.

Day-by-Day

Day 1: Introduction to DNA, its discovery, and structure

Day 2: DNA extraction and DNA ploidy

Day 3: Transcription, Translation, and Protein Synthesis

Day 4: Genotypes and Phenotypes

Day 5: Genetic Disorders and Pedigree Analyses

Use of Technology

Videos will offer great visuals of processes and provide a “flipped classroom” concept.

Virtual Labs will offer transcription, translation, and protein synthesis practice as well as Pedigree experiences.

The smart board will allow me to show DNA images and videos. WebQuests Vokis Internet access will allow students to research genetic concepts

on their own and view online posters. Computer speakers will allow students to listen to podcasts. Blogs will offer students an opportunity to discuss controversial

genetic topics. Robotics will provide an amusing demonstration of DNA

synthesis. Video cameras will allow students to record their experiments.

Works Cited

Dulaney, J. (2014, February 6). High School Genetics Resources for Students and Teachers. Retrieved from http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/dulaneyhsgenetics?searched=true

Josephs, M. (2011, May 12). Find the DNA in a Banana. Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/find-the-dna-in-a-banana-bring-science-home/

What are Genes? (2007). Retrieved from http://www.abpischools.org.uk/res/coResourceImport/modules/genome/

http://www2.mbusd.org/staff/pware/labs/HumanTraits.pdf