Genetics, DNA, Heredity, and Punnet Square
Objectives:
· To develop a basic understanding of DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes
· To develop a basic understanding of heredity including the Punnet Square
· To increase knowledge and problem solving skills in the science area
· To increase vocabulary and reading comprehension in the science area for the GED or other educational goals
Outcomes:
· To correctly complete the Genetic Worksheets and interactive activities
· To correctly complete the online quizzes and test found on the websites.
Warm-Up:
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Webpage Title/Content |
Grade Level |
GED |
College Prep. |
Teacher created worksheet |
Online test, quiz or interactive activity |
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Read through the material then click onto “more about DNA” and watch the presentation. Do the same for the following topics.
After completing the webpage activities print and complete the worksheet |
7-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
Use this site to complete the following worksheet
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Read through the material then click onto “DNA learning activity”. Complete the desired activities. Do the same for the following topics.
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New Instruction:
1. Sites are listed in content order.
2. If a site has a worksheet attached, print worksheet then click on site.
3. If no worksheet is available, click on site and take good notes.
4. After completing worksheet or reading through the site, take the online quizzes or test (if available).
Note: All note-taking activities have no answer keys.
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Webpage Title/Content |
Grade Level |
GED |
College Prep. |
Teacher created worksheet |
Online test, quiz or interactive activity |
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Tour of the Basics: DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Proteins, Heredity, and Traits.
Use the above site to complete the worksheet to the right in the Teacher created worksheet column. Print and complete. |
7-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
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No |
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Still don’t understand how DNA is packaged? Go to the following site and click onto “Journey into DNA”.
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7-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
For a more detail analysis of Photo 51, go to the following site and click onto “Anatomy of Photo 51”.
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Use the above site to complete the worksheet to the right in the Teacher created worksheet column. Print and complete. |
7-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
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No |
Feedback and Review:
After completing the worksheets and/or the test (if available), have the teacher verbally quiz you over the material.
Transfer of Knowledge or Skills:
Review the initial material (from the website), and retake the online test in a week (if available) and/or explore the following site.
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Webpage Title/Content |
Grade Level |
GED |
College Prep. |
Teacher created worksheet |
Online test, quiz or interactive activity |
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Cracking the Code of Life (Watch the nova online program on the human genome.) |
7-12 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Click here F to return to Science Homepage.