DNA, Genetics and Heredity
The Double Helix
Unit Objectives
Section One: DNA & RNA
Section Two: RNA and Protein Synthesis
1. Open the PPT notes on RNA and Transcription. Pick up the worksheet and complete it as you go through the notes. Turn in for grading when you are finished. This is an individual activity.
2. Go the PBS.org website on DNA and complete the Protein Synthesis part of the activity by following the direction on the worksheet. Turn in for grading when you are finished. YOU MAY WORK WITH ONE PARTNER OR BY YOURSELF.
3. Go to the University of Utah website and complete the "Transcribe and Translate a Gene" activity by following the directions on the worksheet. Turn in for grading when you are finished. This in an individual activity.
4. Open the PPT notes on RNA and Protein Synthesis. Pick up the worksheet and complete it as you go through the notes. Turn in for grading when you are finished. This is an individual activity.
5. Snork activity. This is an individual assignment and needs to be completed in color once finished.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Pick up a copy of the crossword over DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis. Please do your own work since this is extra credit (up to 10 points).
Section Three: Mutations--Protein Synthesis Gone Wrong!
1. Open the PPT file "Mutations-Protein Synthesis Gone Wrong!". Pick up the question sheet and answer the questions as you go through the PPT. Turn in for grading when you are done. This is an individual assignment.
2. Follow this link to the two genetics online activities, "The Mighty Mutation Maker" and "Race the Cell". Pick up the worksheet that goes with these activities and use it to complete the activities and record your results. This is an individual assignment.
The Double Helix
Unit Objectives
- describe the structure of DNA and RNA
- explain the process of replication
- explain the process of transcription
- explain the process of translation
- explain the relationship between DNA, genes, chromosomes and proteins
- define the following terms related to heredity: gene, chromosome, allele, dominant, recessive, codominant, gamete, homozygous, heterozygous, genotype, phenotype, monohybrid cross, dihybrid cross, mutation
- complete a given Punnett square for a monohybrid and dihybrid cross
- identify genotypes and phenotypes produced in a monohybrid and dihybrid cross
- complete and use a pedigree to identify genotypes of individuals in a family
- explain how sex is determined
- describe examples of inheritance in human traits
- explain how meiosis reduces the chromosome number
Section One: DNA & RNA
- Click here to review the PPT notes on the structure of DNA. Complete the worksheet and turn in for grade.
- Click here to review the PPT notes on DNA replication. Complete the worksheet and turn in for grade.
- Click here to go to the PBS website on DNA. Pick up the worksheet and complete the activity. When you are done turn in for grade.
- DNA Origami strand
Section Two: RNA and Protein Synthesis
1. Open the PPT notes on RNA and Transcription. Pick up the worksheet and complete it as you go through the notes. Turn in for grading when you are finished. This is an individual activity.
2. Go the PBS.org website on DNA and complete the Protein Synthesis part of the activity by following the direction on the worksheet. Turn in for grading when you are finished. YOU MAY WORK WITH ONE PARTNER OR BY YOURSELF.
3. Go to the University of Utah website and complete the "Transcribe and Translate a Gene" activity by following the directions on the worksheet. Turn in for grading when you are finished. This in an individual activity.
4. Open the PPT notes on RNA and Protein Synthesis. Pick up the worksheet and complete it as you go through the notes. Turn in for grading when you are finished. This is an individual activity.
5. Snork activity. This is an individual assignment and needs to be completed in color once finished.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Pick up a copy of the crossword over DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis. Please do your own work since this is extra credit (up to 10 points).
Section Three: Mutations--Protein Synthesis Gone Wrong!
1. Open the PPT file "Mutations-Protein Synthesis Gone Wrong!". Pick up the question sheet and answer the questions as you go through the PPT. Turn in for grading when you are done. This is an individual assignment.
2. Follow this link to the two genetics online activities, "The Mighty Mutation Maker" and "Race the Cell". Pick up the worksheet that goes with these activities and use it to complete the activities and record your results. This is an individual assignment.