LESSON PLANS

ANDREA LEE                                              OCT. 26 Ð OCT. 30

MONDAY

10/26

OBJECTIVES:

1. Observe the structure and actions of DNA

AGENDA:

1.Discovery channel video: Human Genome 

TUESDAY

10/27

OBJECTIVES:

1. Create a model of DNA

AGENDA:

1. Student-designed lab: Building a model of the DNA molecule

WEDNESDAY

10/28

OBJECTIVES:

1. Transcribe and translate strands of DNA

AGENDA:

1. Lab: DNA Scavenger Hunt

 

THURSDAY

10/29

OBJECTIVES:

1. Extract DNA from living cells

AGENDA:

1. Lab: "Berry Exciting" Strawberry DNA

FRIDAY

10/30

OBJECTIVES:

1. Review chapter 9 & 10 objectives

AGENDA:

1. Test Review

**TEST MONDAY**

 

LESSON PLANS

ANDREA LEE                                              NOV. 2 Ð NOV. 6

MONDAY

11/2

OBJECTIVES:

1. Assess knowledge of chapter 9 & 10 objectives

AGENDA:

1. DNA (chapter 9 & 10) test

2. Journal #2 (Chapter 6 & 7 topics: mitosis & meiosis)

TUESDAY

11/3

OBJECTIVES:

1. Observe the real-life possibilities of DNA technology

AGENDA:

1. video

WEDNESDAY

11/4

OBJECTIVES:

1. Observe the real-life possibilities of DNA technology

AGENDA:

1. video

THURSDAY

11/5

OBJECTIVES:

1. Earn extra points for the DNA test

AGENDA:

1. Group Activity

FRIDAY

11/6

OBJECTIVES:

1. Introduce chapter 6 & 7 objectives

AGENDA:

1. Mitosis notes

2. Meiosis notes

Science in the News Article #2 DUE

 

LESSON PLANS

ANDREA LEE                                              NOV. 9 Ñ NOV. 13

MONDAY

11/9

OBJECTIVES:

1. Simulate the stages of mitosis & meiosis in an animal cell

AGENDA:

1. Laptops: Mitosis & Meiosis Simulations

TUESDAY

11/10

OBJECTIVES:

1. Define vocabulary

2. Identify stages of mitosis & meiosis

AGENDA:

1. Mitosis & Meiosis worksheets

WEDNESDAY

11/11

OBJECTIVES:

1. Review chapter 6 & 7 objectives

AGENDA:

1. Test review

THURSDAY

11/12

OBJECTIVES:

1. Assess knowledge of chapter 6&7 objectives

AGENDA:

1. Chapter 6&7 test

2. Journal #3 (topic from Chapter 8: alleles)

due tomorrow

FRIDAY

11/13

OBJECTIVES:

1. Introduce chapter 8 objectives

AGENDA:

1. Start Genetics notes

 

LESSON PLANS

ANDREA LEE                                              NOV. 16 Ñ NOV. 20

MONDAY

11/16

OBJECTIVES:

1. Introduce chapter 8 objectives

AGENDA:

1. Finish Genetics notes

TUESDAY

11/17

OBJECTIVES:

1. Define vocabulary

2. Complete Punnett squares

AGENDA:

1.worksheets

WEDNESDAY

11/18

OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify normal and abnormal chromosomes

AGENDA:

1. Karyotype Activity

THURSDAY

11/19

OBJECTIVES:

1. Complete Punnett squares

AGENDA:

1. Online genetics practice

FRIDAY

11/20

OBJECTIVES:

1. Observe genetics research

AGENDA:

1. video: Superfly

Science in the News Article #3 DUE

 

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS 11/23 - 11/27

LESSON PLANS

ANDREA LEE                                              NOV. 30 Ñ DEC. 4

MONDAY

11/30

OBJECTIVES:

1. Simulate gel electrophoresis

AGENDA:

1. Virtual Lab/Pre-Lab

TUESDAY

12/1

OBJECTIVES:

1. Create a DNA fingerprint

AGENDA:

1. Gel Electrophoresis Lab

WEDNESDAY

12/2

OBJECTIVES:

1. Interpret findings of DNA fingerprint

AGENDA:

1. Finish Electrophoresis Lab

THURSDAY

12/3

OBJECTIVES:

1. Evaluate mastery of chapter 8 objectives

AGENDA:

1. Genetics Test

2. Journal #4 (topic: natural selection)

due tomorrow

FRIDAY

12/4

OBJECTIVES:

1. Introduce chapter 13 objectives

AGENDA:

1. Theory of Evolution (chapter 13) notes

2. Online Peppered Moth & Guppy activities homework (due TUESDAY)