Genetics: Code of Life

Kim Wilson

Objectives

• Understand the transmission of traits in living things.
• Describe how the traits of an organism are passed from generation to generation.
• Use simple laws of probability to predict patterns of heredity with the use of Punnett squares.

 

You must choose one assignment from each section. Each assignment is worth 10 points.

C Layer 290 points available,  100 points maximum

___ View the genetics video and take notes.

___ Read and take notes from a book about punnett squares. Answer question 1 of section review.

___ Read and take notes from a book about dominant and recessive genes.

___ Complete the ratio mathbreak on page 60. Show your work.

___ Complete the quick lab on p 62 and answer the questions.

___ Make flashcards for 10 vocab words for chapter 3; be prepared to be orally quizzed.

___ Complete and grade chapter 3, sec 1 Directed Reading Worksheet.

___ Listen to 10 minute lecture on meiosis and take notes.

___ Read and take notes from a book about stages of meiosis.

___ Sketch and label stages of meiosis.

___ Complete the self-check on page 67 and answer section review question 3.

___ Make a chart or venn diagram comparing meiosis and mitosis.

___ Complete and grade chapter 3, sec 2 Directed Reading Worksheet.

___ Listen to 10 minute lecture on DNA structure and take notes.

___ Take notes on DNA extraction lab.

___ Perform DNA extraction lab.

___ Read and take notes from a book about the structure of DNA.

___ Read and take notes from a book about traits.

___ Sketch and label nucleotides on a strand of replicating DNA.

___ Use beads and pipecleaners to model complementary strands of DNA.

___ Make flashcards for 10 vocab words for chapter 4; be prepared to be orally quizzed.

___ Complete and grade chapter 4, sec 1 Directed Reading Worksheet.

___ Listen to 10 minute lecture on protein production and take notes.

___ Read and take notes from a book about protein production.

___ Read and take notes from a book about mutations.

___ Complete a pedigree worksheet. (collect from Wilson)

___ Use the beads and pipecleaners to model 3 different types of mutations.

___ Sketch and label the process of protein production.

___ Complete and grade chapter 4, sec 2 Directed Reading Worksheet.

To start a project, you must score 80% on a written quiz and take an oral quiz with Wilson by Dec 9.

B layer: Choose one & collect a scoring guide. 15 points.

Set up a Jeopardy review game for the class to play.

Build a model of a double helix.

Write a song or poem about meiosis.

Create an ad to sell a protein.

Plan a movie using family pedigrees.

Collect supplies and worksheet for Monster Madness.

Write and illustrate a children’s book with a partner about DNA replication.

Gather 10 classmates and collect worksheets for Apple Engineering.

OR suggest another project.

 

A layer: Choose one & collect a scoring guide. 10 points.

Support your opinion with at least 4 pieces of information gathered in layer C and any other resources you need. You can use projects, diagrams, charts, models, etc. to support your opinion.

 

Pick a recessive trait you have and explain who you inherited it from (and why).

Genetic engineering of commercial crops: help to farmer or danger to consumer?

Should everyone have their genetic code registered for identification purposes?