Honors Biology
Ms. Tanya Stearney
Lansing, IL
Unit 4: DNA and RNA
Chapter 12: DNA
and RNA
**Required Assignments
Complete 7 additional
assignments to complete your C-Layer. ( 8 assign. total)
| Assignment | Possible | Received |
| ** Gene to Protein WebQuest – due day of lesson | 5 | |
| Chapter 12 Choice – section outlines/section questions | 10 | |
| Flashcards - Chapter 12 Vocabulary (use terms in textbook) | 10 | |
| Chapter 12 Assessment (p. 315 #1-25 ) | 10 | |
| Make a concept map of DNA with at least 10 concepts | 10 | |
| Make a 20 question quiz or worksheet w/answers (on separate page) about DNA/RNA. Be sure to incorporate 3 different types of questions. | 10 | |
| Create a flowchart on Protein Synthesis – describe the steps of transcription and translation in the correct sequence in which they occur | 10 | |
| Draw a DNA molecule (use computer paper) – be sure to include all parts of the molecule - must color and label all parts | 10 | |
| Create a flip book of pages of sequential drawings that demonstrate DNA Replication – show DNA unzipping, nucleotides bonding and formation of 2 DNA molecules - must be in color and include labels | 15 | |
| Construct a foldable on Protein Synthesis – make a 6 tab foldable (use 3 sheets of paper) – begin at the top and sequence the steps of translation | 10 | |
| Draw the steps of DNA Replication as separate diagrams (use computer paper) – must be in color and label all parts | 10 | |
| Construct a 3-D DNA double helix molecule – be creative and please NO food items that spoil! | 20 | |
| Complete worksheet “DNA – double helix” | 5 | |
| Complete worksheet “Coding DNA”” | 5 | |
| Complete worksheet “Protein Synthesis” | 5 |
** DNA Extraction Lab |
15 | |
** Coding DNA Activity |
5 |
| Date | Tentative Schedule |
| 1/23 | “Genes to Proteins” WebQuest |
| 1/24 | Goal #1: DNA Structure |
| 1/25 | Goal #2: DNA Replication
C-Layer Work |
| 1/28 | B-Layer: DNA Extraction Lab |
| 1/29 | Goals 1 & 2 Quiz
Start Goal #3: Protein Synthesis |
| 1/30 | Finish Goal #3: Protein Synthesis |
| 1/31 | B-Layer: “Coding DNA”
Activity
C-Layer Work |
| 2/1 | Goal #4: Mutations and Gene Regulation |
| 2/4 | C-Layer Work |
| 2/5 | *C-Layer Due*
Review – “Codon” Bingo/Jeopardy |
| 2/6 | Chapter 12 Test |