MelissaRectorScience

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 * Unit Name and Lesson Plan Title: Genetics Unit**
 * Protein Synthesis**

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 * Author: Melissa Rector**
 * Grade and Subject: 8th Grade Biology**

This lesson will introduce students to the basic steps of protein synthesis through a WebQuest. Students will explore ways that mistakes (mutations) could occur during this process and what the outcomes of these mistakes could be. Students will choose a way to demonstrate their learning in a final project. They will have the choice to write a "fictional" story, a YouTube demonstration, a dramatization, or an illustrated flowchart to demonstrate their knowledge. They will reflect on what they've learned and what they are still interested in learning more about. ‍
 * ‍Annotation:**

**Student Learning Outcomes or Objectives:** = As a result of this lesson: = = = (likely some or all will be above grade, may be from more than one subject, includes skills)
 * **Describe the basics steps in protein synthesis and where in the cell they take place**
 * **Give an example of a mutation that could occur at each step in protein synthesis and how this could affect the organism.**
 * Standards:**

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 * Total Duration:** This lesson is designed for 3, 40-minute class periods.
 * Materials and Equipment Needed:**

= = **Lesson and Learning Activities:** 1. I will introduce the idea of protein synthesis in class explaining the very basic, overall idea. 2. Students will use their textbook, various websites, and online animations to research and review the steps of protein synthesis, I have introduced in class. 3. Students will create a project to explain the major steps in protein synthesis, where they occur, and what mutations/mistakes could occur. They may choose between writing a "fictional" story, a YouTube demonstration, a dramatization, or an illustrated flowchart.

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 * **Steps including time for each:** (logical progression, clear teaching instructions with good detail; how students are working; type of learning)
 * **Lesson attachments or weblinks:** (for particular steps with guidance for what, who and how to use it)
 * **Differentiation within High Ability Group:** (for students who have already mastered material or who can work at a higher level than other high ability students )

= = **Assessment:** =Rubric= (measures identified Student Learning Outcomes; clear directions for students; evidence of higher level thinking is included; written materials attached; scoring system attached including any rubric, checklist, etc. ) = = = = = **Lesson Topic and Description:** Introduction to Genetics =

**__Focus on Concepts__**

 * Mendel's Principles of Genetics
 * Dominant & Recessive
 * Incomplete Dominance
 * Codominance
 * Polygenic Traits

**__Provision for Acceleration and Compression of Content__**

 * Teaching HS biology concepts at 8th grade level
 * Explore Punnett squares deeper using dihybrid crosses

**__Enrichment__**

 * Explore Mendel's life & results of his experiments

**__More Advanced Reading and Vocabulary__**

 * Teach common prefixes, word parts, etc....."homo"= homologous, homozygous, etc.
 * Use modern day genetics research (genetically modified plants, genetic engineering, etc) as higher-level thinking activities

**__Use of Primary Sources, Artifacts, and Real World Objects__**
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 * Real-World examples of genetics problems & Punnett Squares
 * ‍‍‍‍Examine Mendel's original experiments

**__Interdisciplinary Connections__**
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 * Include history of what is going on in the world during these times of discovery & how that affects findings
 * ‍‍‍Probability of different occurrences
 * Cultural acceptance and understanding of individuals with genetic disorders or rare forms of inheritance

**__Includes In-Depth and Critical Analysis__**

 * Use a pedigree to analyze the genotypes of a family
 * What role does environment play on inherited traits?

**__Fosters Creative Expression__**

 * Creative writing from Mendel's point of view explaining his findings
 * Create your own experiment to determine dominance of a trait

**__Exploration of Areas of Choice__**

 * Explore genetic disorders & how they are passed on

Levels of Thinking Knowledge: Define homozygous alleles. Comprehension: Describe Mendel's principle of independent assortment. Application: Categorize a list of genotypes as either homozygous or heterozygous. Analysis: Compare and contrast incomplete dominance and codominance. Synthesis: Judge whether genetics or environment played a bigger impact on your development. Evaluation: Design an experiment or series of tests to determine whether a trait is dominant or recessive.

Project Idea Topic: Protein Synthesis Review the steps of protein synthesis. Create a project to explain the major steps in protein synthesis, where they occur, and what mutations/mistakes could occur. You may choose between writing a "fictional" story, a YouTube demonstration, a dramatization, or an illustrated flowchart,