2012-13+Biology+Term+2B

=BIOLOGY 2B= 0.5 Credit

Syllabus ===

Cracking the Code=== Complete the viewing guide as you watch the video (this video will be viewed in segments over several days)

To view the video in its' entirety, go to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/cracking-the-code-of-life.html

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Questions 4-7 media type="custom" key="21993170" Answer PART 2 (the essay responses) in your "cracking the code" packet

create a model of DNA

Take Notes on **DNA structure** from the Powerpoint (you will complete the replication, transcription and translation sections later) use your notes to fill in the graphic organizer

Read through chapter section 12.1 and chapter section 12.2; begin working on the crossword and worksheet using your notes and chapter reading as resources (you will need additional information about the history of DNA to complete the worksheet and puzzle - this information is provided in the video and the timeline below)

Review DNA structure by watching the video. ADD TO YOUR NOTES from the previous day media type="youtube" key="q6PP-C4udkA" height="315" width="420"

Take notes on the **history of DNA** - important scientists and their contributions to our understanding view the video to see another teacher's presentation on the same idea (it goes fast so listen close) media type="youtube" key="qoERVSWKmGk" height="315" width="420" if you prefer an slower and drier presentation, check out @http://youtu.be/LIV_dLpiF50?t=2m5s for the same information

and to hear **Watson**'s own version of events, check out http://ed.ted.com/lessons/james-watson-on-how-he-discovered-dna media type="youtube" key="8p_GBkzOVoQ" width="420" height="315"

visit the time line at http://www.dnai.org/timeline/ to explore more about DNA History on your own use your findings to complete the DNA History i-wheel

Complete the graphic organizer as you view the video

Cracking your genetic code - NOVA

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Continue notes from the Structure of DNA powerpoint on DNA replication view the animation at animation__dna_replication or @http://www.dnatube.com/video/335/Animated-DNA-Replication
 * DNA replication**

on your iPad, check out the video on Basic DNA reproduction in your Click and Learn HHMI Biointeractive App

Use your findings to complete the worksheets

View the assigned segment of __Jurassic Park__ and answer the video viewing guide questions media type="youtube" key="iMsJe3TymqY" height="315" width="560"

review the transcription and translation section of the Structure of DNA powerpoint
 * REVIEW DNA replication and learn about Transcription and Translation**

read the summary of transcription from ck-12 be sure to answer the questions and follow the links in the reading to see the animations and other details

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Visit: @http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/ and click on the items in the center column to learn about transcription and translation and code for a protein. **[|__http://www.chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/aminoacids/dna3.html__] ** **File Not Found**

Animation: How do cells make proteins


 * practice coding** by completing the worksheet

EACH individual conducts a review for 3 sites. Then... locate 2 other people that reviewed different sites than you. Organize all of your reviews together from MOST helpful to least helpful. Your names and a list of the websites will be the coverage for the 9 documents you submit. Some good sites to start at may include: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ http://www.nature.com/scitable/topic/genetics-5 http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072507470/student_view0/chapter3/animation__dna_replication__quiz_1_.html http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/dna/animations.html
 * WEBSITE REVIEWS:**
 * Include
 * The name of the site and it’s url
 * Title of the page
 * Author
 * Year of publication or last update
 * Summary of the site
 * what did you see?
 * what did you do?
 * what did it teach you?
 * List of the specific DNA, RNA or genetics concepts described / experienced
 * Summary of things you liked about the site
 * Summary of things you did not like about the site
 * Star rating (1 – hated it, 2 – didn’t really like it, 3 – liked it, 4 – really liked it, 5 – loved it)

REVIEW FOR YOUR DNA AND RNA TEST TEST GENETICS PRETEST

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media type="youtube" key="kMWxuF9YW38" width="560" height="315" Conduct a survey of observable traits in class

view the Bill Nye video about Mendel media type="youtube" key="aDpLDBaEBjk" height="315" width="420"
 * The history of genetics**

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 * Punnett Squares**
 * read the flex book on Punnett Squares **

and watch this video on how to draw a Punnett Square media type="youtube" key="prkHKjfUmMs" height="315" width="560"

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Read the flex unit on non-medilian genetics

watch the tutorial from Khan Academy (you may want to skip just to the areas you feel you need more support in) media type="custom" key="22339544"

practice your skills by completing the worksheet

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video: Albinos in Tanzania understanding pedigrees
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IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS A FULL CREDIT CLASS, YOU MAY SELECT AN ADDITIONAL **400 points from this project list** (other options may be proposed to the teacher for consideration - make sure to present the idea BEFORE you begin working on it)