Objective #1: Genetics & DNA
a. I can analyze the relationship between genes, alleles, chromosomes, and DNA.
b. I can explain the function of DNA.
Vocabulary: gene, chromosome, DNA, allele
Illinois Assessment Frameworks: 12.11.21, 12.11.22
b. I can explain the function of DNA.
Vocabulary: gene, chromosome, DNA, allele
Illinois Assessment Frameworks: 12.11.21, 12.11.22
Learning Activities
Getting to know our objectives....
1. Go to Google Classroom and find the assignment titled, "DNA Objective #1 Activity." Open up the activity.
2. Read the reading, doing the following:
a. HIGHLIGHTING any phrase you DON'T understand.
b. Putting COMMENTS in the margins whenever you see a vocabulary word (see the list above) that summarize what the words mean.
3. When Mrs. E tells you to, do the rest of the activities that follow the reading.
A copy of the reading is below for your viewing pleasure:
1. Go to Google Classroom and find the assignment titled, "DNA Objective #1 Activity." Open up the activity.
2. Read the reading, doing the following:
a. HIGHLIGHTING any phrase you DON'T understand.
b. Putting COMMENTS in the margins whenever you see a vocabulary word (see the list above) that summarize what the words mean.
3. When Mrs. E tells you to, do the rest of the activities that follow the reading.
A copy of the reading is below for your viewing pleasure:
4. Go to this site and do the tour of "What is a Gene?" When you're done, discuss:
a. What a gene is and what it does
b. How a gene is connected to DNA and proteins
5. Read the answer to the I can statements below:
Chromosomes are just dna wrapped around protein. DNA knows how to make proteins and proteins hold your traits. your genes are smaller chromosomes. alleles are specific traits such as brown eyes
What score would you give them for each I can statement, and why? Discuss your answer with a partner.
a. What a gene is and what it does
b. How a gene is connected to DNA and proteins
5. Read the answer to the I can statements below:
Chromosomes are just dna wrapped around protein. DNA knows how to make proteins and proteins hold your traits. your genes are smaller chromosomes. alleles are specific traits such as brown eyes
What score would you give them for each I can statement, and why? Discuss your answer with a partner.