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Molecular Genetics: Student Checklist & Unit Planner

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Upcoming Assessments:
Ethics scenario Summary: Friday Nov. 23rd
Monster Mash: Monday Dec. 3rd
Mutations Mini-Project (In Class):​ Monday Dec. 3rd
Biotechnology Project:  Wednesday Dec. 12th

Upcoming Quizzes & Tests:
Topic 2-5 Quiz: Tuesday Dec. 4th
Unit Test: Tuesday Dec. 11th


Topic 1: Ethics in Genetics (Nov 14, 15, 19)

Guiding Questions:
  1. What are some of the social, ethical, and legal implications of genetics and biotechnology?
  2. Explain some pros and cons for genetic research and testing.
Activities & Assessments
- Ethics in Genetics Worksheet
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- Ethics Scenario Debate:
Summary Due Friday Nov 23rd
Additional Information
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Topic 2: DNA History & Structure (Nov 20, 21)

Guiding Questions:
  1. Explain the basic structure of DNA
  2. Describe the major milestones in DNA history.
Note Template
Topic 2 Structure NT
File Size: 576 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities & Assessments​
- DNA extraction lab (In Class)
- DNA Breakout Activity (In Class)
Extra Practice
- Quizlet - Structure
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- Video & Questions
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Additional Information
- Gene Editing
- Live Gene Editing Video
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Topic 3: DNA Replication (Nov 22, 23)

Guiding Questions:
  1. How is a copy of DNA made?
  2. What steps, enzymes and molecules are involved in DNA replication?
Note Template
Topic 3 NT
File Size: 575 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities & Assessments​
​- DNA Replication Drawing
​- SG p# 1, 3-4, p. 94 
- Central Dogma Project
Extra Practice
- Quizlet
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- Quizlet Diagram
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Interesting Information

Topic 4: Transcription (Nov 26, 27)

Guiding Questions:
  1. ​How does genetic information leave the nucleus?
  2. How mRNA is created and modified?
Note Template
Topic 4 NT
File Size: 661 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities & Assessments​
- Central Dogma Activity (In Class)
- Gene to Protein Questions
- Try These Questions
Extra Practice
- Transcription Video & Questions
- Quizlet
- Practice Quiz
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Additional Information
- Central Dogma Video
- Transcription Video
​- Gene to Protein Interactive
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Topic 5: Translation (Nov 28, 29)

Guiding Questions:
  1. How is mRNA read by ribosomes?
  2. How is a polypeptide chain made from mRNA?
Note Template
Topic 5 NT
File Size: 496 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities & Assessments​ 
- Protein Synthesis Race Activity: Bioman
​- Monster Mash Activity
Extra Practice
 - Quizlet Basics
- Quiz
- Transcription Quiz

Interesting Information
- Translation Video
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Topic 6: Mutations (Nov 30, Dec 3)

Guiding Questions:
  1. How can changes in DNA affect the final polypeptide?
  2. How can mutations occur?
Note Template
Topic 6 NT
File Size: 447 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities & Assessments​ ​
- Mutation Simulations (In Class)
- Mutations Worksheet
- Virtual Mutation Lab  (In Class)
Extra Practice
- Quizlet
​- Mutations Quiz
- Types of Mutations
- Practice Questions
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- Addition & Deletion Mutations
Interesting Information
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Topic 7: Control Mechanisms (Dec 4, 5)

Guiding Questions:
  1. How do the lac & trp operons regulate gene expression?
  2. How is gene expression regulated in prokaryotes & eukaryotes?
Note Template
Topic 7 NT #1
File Size: 308 kb
File Type: pdf
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Topic 7 NT #2
File Size: 239 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities & Assessments​ ​​
- Control Mechanisms Worksheet
- Modelling Mechanisms Activity
​(In Class)
Extra Practice
- Operon Quizlet
​- Gene Control Quizlet
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- Lac Operon
- Trp Operon

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Interesting Information
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Topic 8: Biotechnology (Dec 6, 7)

Guiding Questions:
  1. How is biotechnology used in society?
  2. How to PCR & RFLP work?
Note Template
Topic 8 NT
File Size: 428 kb
File Type: pdf
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Activities & Assessments​ ​​
- DNA Fingerprinting Activity (In Class)
- Biotechnology Assignment
Extra Practice
Interesting Information
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Unit Review

Unit Test: Tuesday Dec. 11th

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