Unit 6: DNA, Biotechnology, and Protein Synthesis
M 04/23/18: DNA structure drawing/labeling
Replication process drawing
HW: DNA structure drawing test next class!
W 04/25/18: DNA structure drawing test!
DNA replication bead lab (upload video to Google Classroom)
DNA replication (animation 1; animation 2); (DNA gyrase animation)
A good PPT on DNA replication
PCR introduction + questions
PCR reading, (animation 1, animation 2, animation 3, animation 4) and questions
(The Secret of Photo 51 video; watch and write reflection)
F 04/27/18: View some replication videos
Go over PCR worksheet questions
Plasmid genetic modification paper lab activity (build parts)
HW: Research one genetically modified organism and tell:
a) What was the "target gene" and from what organism did it come?
b) Into what organism was this target gene placed?
c) What was the purpose of this target gene? What protein does it
produce and what does this protein do?
d) What is one benefit of this genetically modified organism?
e) What is one risk of this genetically modified organism?
T 5/1/18: Continue with plasmid/DNA cutting and reconstruction
HW: Study for DNA replication written test question:
Describe the process of DNA replication in prokaryotes.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Research one genetically modified organism and tell:
a) What was the "target gene" and from what organism did it come?
b) Into what organism was this target gene placed?
c) What was the purpose of this target gene? What protein does it
produce and what does this protein do?
d) What is one benefit of this genetically modified organism?
e) What is one risk of this genetically modified organism?
Th 5/3/18: DNA replication matching quiz
Get into groups to share GMO homework
Gel electrophoresis virtual lab + questions
DNA fingerprint worksheet
Discuss GMO lab
Micropipette practice!
M 5/7/18: GMO lab day 1 (DNA extraction + PCR reactions)
W 5/9/18: GMO lab day 2 (Gel electrophoresis)
Overview of results expectations
F 5/11/18: GMO Gel Results 2018!
Analysis of results with LoggerPro (skip step 2!)
Ladder (from top to bottom: 1000, 700, 500, 200, 100)
D1S80 Gel Analysis (image) 100 bp ladder (100, 200, 300, 400, etc.)
a) Is the person in Lane 6 a heterozygote or a homozygote?
b) What are the DNA fragment sizes for this person?
c) Is the person in Lane 11 heterozygous or homozygous?
d) What are the DNA fragment sizes for this person?
D1S80 VNTR (variable nucleotide tandem repeat) sequence
Review gel expectations and processes/controls/etc.
Go over DNA fingerprint worksheet
T 5/15/18: QuizStar DNA Structure, Replication, and Biotechnology Quiz
Meselson-Stahl Experiment Tutorial
Hershey-Chase Experiment Tutorial
Bt corn article; Round-Up ready article
Th 5/17/18: Transcription + Translation Day 1
Transcription and post-transcription modification drawing notes
Transcription and Translation chalkboard notes
M 5/21/18 Go over homework
Transcription + Translation Day 2: The final details (guided notes)
using PowerPoints on Bioknowledgy for 2.6, 2.7, 7.1-7.3
Lick a Pup epigenetic simulation
Genes and Consequences mutation analysis (BLAST link)
HW: Complete IA rough draft
Organize notebook (list here)
Th 5/24/18: IA Rough Draft/Lab Report Work Day
Organize notebook (list here)
T 5/29/18: Review Day!
Organize notebook (list here)
Go over HW sheets and notesheet (questions?)
Subject guide for vocab
Test: Max 30 multiple choice
20 vocab matching
Transcription/translation sort
Th 5/31/18: Big DNA Test!
Notebook check!
IA Lab Report Due by 3:30pm in hard copy
Messelson-Stahl animation; Hershey and Chase Animation
Go over PCR homework (Lego Video) and practice questions
Nucleosomes and dideoxynucleotides notes
M 04/23/18: DNA structure drawing/labeling
Replication process drawing
HW: DNA structure drawing test next class!
W 04/25/18: DNA structure drawing test!
DNA replication bead lab (upload video to Google Classroom)
DNA replication (animation 1; animation 2); (DNA gyrase animation)
A good PPT on DNA replication
PCR introduction + questions
PCR reading, (animation 1, animation 2, animation 3, animation 4) and questions
(The Secret of Photo 51 video; watch and write reflection)
F 04/27/18: View some replication videos
Go over PCR worksheet questions
Plasmid genetic modification paper lab activity (build parts)
HW: Research one genetically modified organism and tell:
a) What was the "target gene" and from what organism did it come?
b) Into what organism was this target gene placed?
c) What was the purpose of this target gene? What protein does it
produce and what does this protein do?
d) What is one benefit of this genetically modified organism?
e) What is one risk of this genetically modified organism?
T 5/1/18: Continue with plasmid/DNA cutting and reconstruction
HW: Study for DNA replication written test question:
Describe the process of DNA replication in prokaryotes.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Research one genetically modified organism and tell:
a) What was the "target gene" and from what organism did it come?
b) Into what organism was this target gene placed?
c) What was the purpose of this target gene? What protein does it
produce and what does this protein do?
d) What is one benefit of this genetically modified organism?
e) What is one risk of this genetically modified organism?
Th 5/3/18: DNA replication matching quiz
Get into groups to share GMO homework
Gel electrophoresis virtual lab + questions
DNA fingerprint worksheet
Discuss GMO lab
Micropipette practice!
M 5/7/18: GMO lab day 1 (DNA extraction + PCR reactions)
W 5/9/18: GMO lab day 2 (Gel electrophoresis)
Overview of results expectations
F 5/11/18: GMO Gel Results 2018!
Analysis of results with LoggerPro (skip step 2!)
Ladder (from top to bottom: 1000, 700, 500, 200, 100)
D1S80 Gel Analysis (image) 100 bp ladder (100, 200, 300, 400, etc.)
a) Is the person in Lane 6 a heterozygote or a homozygote?
b) What are the DNA fragment sizes for this person?
c) Is the person in Lane 11 heterozygous or homozygous?
d) What are the DNA fragment sizes for this person?
D1S80 VNTR (variable nucleotide tandem repeat) sequence
Review gel expectations and processes/controls/etc.
Go over DNA fingerprint worksheet
T 5/15/18: QuizStar DNA Structure, Replication, and Biotechnology Quiz
Meselson-Stahl Experiment Tutorial
Hershey-Chase Experiment Tutorial
Bt corn article; Round-Up ready article
Th 5/17/18: Transcription + Translation Day 1
Transcription and post-transcription modification drawing notes
Transcription and Translation chalkboard notes
M 5/21/18 Go over homework
Transcription + Translation Day 2: The final details (guided notes)
using PowerPoints on Bioknowledgy for 2.6, 2.7, 7.1-7.3
Lick a Pup epigenetic simulation
Genes and Consequences mutation analysis (BLAST link)
HW: Complete IA rough draft
Organize notebook (list here)
Th 5/24/18: IA Rough Draft/Lab Report Work Day
Organize notebook (list here)
T 5/29/18: Review Day!
Organize notebook (list here)
Go over HW sheets and notesheet (questions?)
Subject guide for vocab
Test: Max 30 multiple choice
20 vocab matching
Transcription/translation sort
Th 5/31/18: Big DNA Test!
Notebook check!
IA Lab Report Due by 3:30pm in hard copy
Messelson-Stahl animation; Hershey and Chase Animation
Go over PCR homework (Lego Video) and practice questions
Nucleosomes and dideoxynucleotides notes