Essential Learning Goal ACT Quality NGSS Question Core Addressed Standards 1. How does the I can describe the experiments of major scientists C.1.a HS-LS1-1 search for the in determining both the structure of DNA and the structure of DNA central dogma and the central dogma demonstrate the nature of science? 2. How do the I can describe the basic structure and function of C.1.b processes of the DNA, mRNA, tRNA, amino acids, polypeptides, central allow and proteins (replication, transcription, and organisms to translation) organize and I can use mRNA codon charts to determine C.1.c function in a way amino acid sequences. that sustains I can use mRNA codon charts to determine the C.1.d life? effects of different types of mutations on amino acid sequence and protein structure (e.g. sickle cell anemia resulting from base substitution mutation) I can describe how gene expression is regulated C.1.e in organisms. I can complete a major project relating to C.1.n recombinant DNA, cloning, or stem cell research. Critical Vocabulary Acid Base pairing Codon Cells Deletion DNA Gene expression Gene regulation HOX Insertion Unit 8: DNA and Proteins Writing Assignments: Analyze a scientific news story Genetic Research Paper Readings: News articles Rosalind Franklin Article
Essential Question Addressed Learning Goal ACT Quality Core Standards NGSS 1. How does the search for the structure of DNA and the central dogma demonstrate the nature of science? I can describe the experiments of major scientists in determining both the structure of DNA and the central dogma C.1.a HS-LS1-1 2. How do the processes of the central allow organisms to organize and function in a way that sustains life? I can describe the basic structure and function of DNA, mRNA, tRNA, amino acids, polypeptides, and proteins (replication, transcription, and translation) C.1.b I can use mRNA codon charts to determine amino acid sequences. C.1.c I can use mRNA codon charts to determine the effects of different types of mutations on amino acid sequence and protein structure (e.g. sickle cell anemia resulting from base substitution mutation) C.1.d I can describe how gene expression is regulated in organisms. C.1.e I can complete a major project relating to recombinant DNA, cloning, or stem cell research. C.1.n Critical Vocabulary Acid Base pairing Codon Deletion DNA Gene expression Gene regulation HOX Insertion Cells Unit 8: DNA and Proteins Writing Assignments: Analyze a scientific news story Genetic Research Paper Readings: News articles Rosalind Franklin Article
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