MARTONEN- BIOLOGY                                             LESSON PLANS- 12/01/08

 

MICHIGAN COURSE CONTENT STANDARDS ADDRESSED

  • B1.1A Generate new questions that can be investigated in the laboratory or field
  • B1.1B  Evaluate the uncertainties or validity of scientific conclusions using an understanding of sources of measurement error, the challenges of controlling variables, accuracy of data analysis, logic of argument, logic of experimental design, and/or the dependence on underlying assumptions
  • B1.1C  Conduct scientific investigations using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., selecting an instrument that measures the desired quantity with the appropriate level of precision)
  • B1.1D Identify patterns in data and relate them to theoretical models
  • B1.2h  Describe the distinctions between scientific theories, laws, hypotheses, and observations
  • B1.2i   Explain the progression of ideas and explanations that leads to science theories that are part of the current scientific consensus or core knowledge
  • B1.2j   Apply scientific principles or scientific data to anticipate effects of technological design decisions
  • B1.2k  Analyze how science and society interact from a historical, political, economic, or social perspective
  • B4.2A Show that when mutations occur in sex cells, they can be passed on to offspring (inherited mutations), but if they occur in other cells, they can be passed on to descendent cells only (noninherited mutations)
  • B4.2B  Recognize that every species has its own characteristic DNA sequence
  • B4.2C  Describe the structure and function of DNA.
  • B4.2D Predict the consequences that changes in the DNA composition of particular genes may have on an organism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, other)
  • B4.2E  Propose possible effects (on the genes) of exposing an organism to radiation and toxic chemicals
  • B4.2f   Demonstrate how the genetic information in DNA molecules provides instructions for assembling protein molecules and that this is virtually the same mechanism for all life forms
  • B4.2g  Describe the processes of replication, transcription, and translation and how they relate to each other in molecular biology
  • B4.2h  Recognize that genetic engineering techniques provide great potential and responsibilities
  • B4.r2i  Explain how recombinant DNA technology allows scientists to analyze the structure and function of genes (recommended)
  • B4.4a   Describe how inserting deleting, or substituting DNA segments can alter a gene.  Recognize that an altered gene may be passed on to every cell that develops from it and that the resulting features may help, harm, or have little or no effect on the offspring’s success in its environment
  • B4.4b  Explain that gene mutation in a cell can result in uncontrolled cell division called cancer.  Also know that exposure of cells to certain chemicals and radiation increases mutations and thus increases the chance of cancer
  • B4.4c   Explain how mutations in the DNA sequence of a gene may be silent or result in phenotypic change in an organism and in its offspring
  • B4.r5a Explain how recombinant DNA technology allows scientists to analyze the structure and function of genes (recommended)
  • B4.r5b Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of human manipulation of DNA (recommended)

 

MONDAY-

1)      Incomplete dominance and heredity

2)      Review of Medelian genetics- answers to worksheets

3)      Introduction to DNA

4)      Finish chapter 10 review- due tomorrow

5)      Lab42- DNA structure- students will follow procedures to construct a model of DNA and answer questions on lab sheet for a grade.

 

 

TUESDAY-

1)      Finish lab 42 and hand in

2)      Lab43- protein synthesis- students will follow procedures and answer questions on a lab sheet for a grade.

3)      Relate labs 42 & 43 to chapter 10 and 11

4)      Ch10 review due

5)      Ch12 review-due Friday

 

 

WEDNESDAY-

1)      Lab- inheritance of human traits- students will perform procedure and answer questions on lab sheet for a grade.

2)      Relate lab to gene and chromosome mutations

3)      Chapter 12 review- due Friday

4)      Genetics review sheet and mutations note sheet

 

 

THURSDAY-

1)      Intro to mutation- gene vs. chromosome note sheet and review sheet

1)      Finish discussion of gene and chromosome mutations

2)      Answers to genetics review sheet

 

 

FRIDAY-

1)      Human genome project- students will be able to describe how humans have mapped each gene for the human species

2)      Genetic engineering- students will be able to describe how humans use genetics to their advantage (agriculture, medicine, forestry)

3)      Review for test on genetics