TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Concept C: DNA
Discuss why replication is important; its process and outcome.
Concept A: Protein Synthesis
Explain how the DNA code determines the sequence of an
amino acids in a protein; outline the process of transcription
(mRNA, codon, uracil); outline the process of translation
(tRNA, ribosome, start and stop codons)
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Students will watch a video clip of
DNA replication.
(1.5, SC3)
Students will physically dramatize the
role of mRNA by taking a DNA base
sequence from the teacher's desk
(nucleus), and translate it into the
correct protein in the lab area
(ribosome).
Given a DNA molecule, illustrate the
replication process halfway through
and its final product.
Given a DNA strand, provide the
correct amino acid sequence.
Concept B: Protein Synthesis
Identify several ways that mistakes during replication can lead
to mutations. Include substitutions (sickle cell), insertions, and
deletions.
Concept C: Protein Synthesis
Identify possible external causes (heat, radiation, certain
chemicals) and effects of DNA mutations (protein defects
which affect chemical reactions, structural deformities).
Examples: Thalidimide babies, affects of UV radiation, skin
cancer, x-rays
Concept D: Protein Synthesis
Recognize that DNA codes for proteins which are expressed as
heritable characteristics
of an organism. Examples: sickle cell anemia, lactose
intolerance, Tay-sachs
Concept A: Genetics
Explain how genotypes (heterozygous and homozygous)
contribute to morphologic variation within a species.
Concept B: Genetics
Predict the probability of the occurrence of specific traits
(including sex linked traits) in an offspring by using a
monohybrid cross
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(1.5, 2.3, SC3)
Students will predict the possible
outcomes from 5 mutation scenarios
of the original strand.
(1.6, 1.8, SC3)
Students will predict the possible
outcomes from 5 mutation scenarios
of the original strand.
(1.6, 1.8, SC3)
Students will predict the possible
outcomes from 5 mutation scenarios
of the original strand.
(1.6, 1.8, SC3)
Students will complete Punnett
squares and write the genotypes and
phenotypes.
(1.8, 3.4, 3.5, SC3)
Students will participate in a
probability lab where they will
compute percentages and ratios of
crosses.
Given the three types of mutations,
decide which one is the least harmful
and justify your answer.
Discuss the effects of UV radiation at
a cellular level.
Given _________, a genetic disease,
hypothesis about its possible cause.
Given pedigrees and word problems,
students will determine the mode of
inheritance and probability of the
occurrence of the trait in offspring.
Given pedigrees and word problems,
students will determine the mode of
inheritance and probability of the
occurrence of the trait in offspring.
Concept C: Genetics
Explain how sex-linked traits may or may not result in the
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(1.5, 1.8, 3.4, 3.5, SC3)
Students will complete Punnett
squares with sex-linked traits and
Given pedigrees and word problems,
students will determine the mode of
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