Friday, January 31, 2014

1/31/14

1. Review: Intro to genetics activity
2. Basic genetic practice problems (page 1)

H.W. Attempt to complete the monohybrid (single trait) crosses on the back of the basic genetic practice problems worksheet

1/30/14

1. Intro to Genetics Activity Day 2

H.W. 11.1 Worksheet

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

1/28/14

1. Welcome to the 2nd semester of accelerated biology!
2. W.U. Human Genetics Traits Survey
3. Intro to Mendelian Genetics: Pea plant activity

H.W. Intro to Mendelian Genetics Web Activity- due tomorrow!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8oeQPhnMaQQUmxtcjhRTllDSWc/edit?usp=sharing

Friday, January 17, 2014

1/17/14

1. CH. 12/13 TEST

H.W. STUDY FOR YOUR FINAL FYI: 1st Semester Final Exam Study Guide
AND Put together your Ch. 12/13 Unit Packet.  Print this table of contents. 
Or Print the one below.  Or if you must....write down the table of contents.  This is your first page of your last packet of the semester.  DUE TUESDAY

Date
C. 12-13 Unit Packet
Stamp
Possible Pts.
Points Earned
1.
12/16
W.U. DNA molecule: two views (1/2 sheet of paper
Snoopy Santa
5

2.
12/18
W.U. DNA and DNA Replication Self Quiz
Women holding presents
5

3.
1/8
W.U. Transcription Self Quiz
Terrific Tiger
5

4.
1/15
W.U. Protein synthesis illustration
No stamp
5

5.
12/17
Activity: DNA Replication is FUN
Candy cane
10

6.
12/17
H.W. DNA Replication and RNA review worksheet (on the back of DNA Replication is FUN worksheet)
Candy cane
10

7.
1/6
H.W. Leptin Video Questions (obesity)
Happy New Year
10

8.
1/7
H.W. Transcription worksheet
Smiley Face J
10

9.
1/8
H.W. Part I The Genetic Code (from DNA to protein) and Part II Invent your own gene w.s.
No Stamp
10

10.
1/9
H.W. Connect the dots…DNA to Disease worksheet (include research on specific protein)
No Stamp
10

11.
1/16
H.W. 13.3 Mutations worksheet
No Stamp
10

12.
1/16
H.W. 12-13 Review Questions/ Study Guide
No stamp
10

13.
NOTES
Ch. 12 DNA
Ch. 13.1 RNA
Ch. 13.2 Ribosomes and protein synthesis
Ch. 13.3 Mutations

30



TOTAL

130







Thursday, January 16, 2014

1/16/14

1. Wrap up Mutations
2. 13.3 Mutations worksheet
3. Review

H.W.  Ch. 12/13 Review Worksheet 
and 13.3 Mutations worksheet
DUE ON FRIDAY!

CHAPTER 12.1-12.3 & 13.1-13.3 EXAM FRIDAY 1/17

FYI: 1st Semester Final Exam Study Guide

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

1/15/14

1. W.U. Protein Synthesis Illustration
2. Finish: "Cracking your genetic code" Nova Video

H.W.  Ch. 12/13 Review Worksheet 
DUE ON FRIDAY!

CHAPTER 12.1-12.3 & 13.1-13.3 EXAM FRIDAY 1/17

FYI: 1st Semester Final Exam Study Guide

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

1/14/14

1. Notes: Mutations
2. Nova Video: Cracking the Code of Life

H.W. Start this Ch. 12/13 Review Worksheet 
DUE ON FRIDAY!

CHAPTER 12.1-12.3 & 13.1-13.3 EXAM FRIDAY 1/17

Monday, January 13, 2014

1/13/13

1. Connect the dots...DNA to Disease Group Poster Presentations

H.W. Finish 13.2 Notes using this ppt
and Start this Ch. 12/13 Review Worksheet

Friday, January 10, 2014

1/10/14

1. Connect the dots....DNA to disease group poster (you will be presenting these on Monday)

H.W. Finish inventing your own gene.  Reference your Invent your Own Gene worksheet for detailed instructions.

INVENT YOUR OWN GENE and MAKE YOUR OWN PROTEIN!!!  


  1. Invent a gene.  Decide what will your gene do and what type of living organism has this gene. For example: a gene could give you the ability to fly or give your dog the ability to talk.
  2. In the table below:
    1. Come up with a DNA sequence that is 51 nitrogen bases long.  Organize your DNA as one codon (3 bases) per cell in the table.
    2. Transcribe your DNA sequence into mRNA.  Write the correct codons in the table.
    3. Translate your mRNA sequence into an amino acid chain.  Use your genetic code dictionary to help you.  
**Make sure that your first amino acid is methionine (start codon) and be sure to also include a stop codon at the end. 
3.Your Poster- use a blank sheet of printer paper:
a.) Title your poster paper with the name of your gene b.) Write down what type of organism makes this protein and what the protein does for this organism c.)  Copy down the DNA and mRNA sequences from your table onto your poster d.) Draw a picture of your organism with the gene  e.) use the directions in #4 below to create your amino acid sequence (protein).
4.Create your protein.  Use the amino acid key, shape templates, and markers to create your amino acids.  Each shape and color is a specific amino acid.  Draw the shapes in the order specified by your data table.  Use the correct shape & color & label the amino acid with the correct 3 letter abbreviation. For example: if your amino acid is Serine you would draw a triangle, color it green and then write the letters Ser inside the triangle.   Connect your amino acid shapes with a straight line to represent a peptide bond.  You can make the shape of the protein any way you like - it can be folded and coiled or bent any which way.