Learning Objective

The student will

Be able to draw the structure of
chromosomes and DNA

Standard

Assessment

IN B.5.1

Pre/Post Test
Portfolio

Be able to compare and contrast the

processes of transcription and
translation

Bell Ringer 2.1

IN B.5.2, IN Pre/Post Test
B.5.3, IN
B.5.5
Portfolio

Be able to use the codon chart to see

IN B.5.2, IN
how the mutation may change the gene B.5.3, IN
B.7.5
Be able to decode segments of DNA to IN B.5.4
determine the protein that will be
produced
Be able to describe how all traits,
IN B.5.6
visible and invisible, are controlled by
genes
Be able to compare and contrast
IN B.7.1
dominant and recessive alleles

Exit Ticket Day 6,7

Portfolio
Exit Ticket Day 8
Portfolio
Exit Ticket Day 8
Pre/Post Test
Bell Ringer 3.2
Pre/Post Test
Portfolio

Use a Punnett square to determine

genotypic and phenotypic ratio

IN B.7.1

Bell Ringer 3.5

Pre/Post Test
Portfolio
Exit Ticket Day 12

Be able to relate heritable diseases to

the proper mode of inheritance

IN B.7.2

Bell Ringer 3.3

Pre/Post Test
Portfolio
Exit Ticket Day 13
Exit Ticket Day 14

Based on the mode of inheritance,

students will be able to track the
transmission of a disease by using a
pedigree
Be able to list factors that can cause
mutation in DNA sequences

IN B.7.3

IN B.7.4

Exit Ticket Day 10

Be able to complete a point mutation

and frame shift mutation problems

IN B.7.5

Bell Ringer 3.1

Exit Ticket Day 10

IN B.7.5

Bell Ringer 2.6

Exit Ticket Day 10

Be able to summarize how a single

change can have different results on
the organism

Bell Ringer 4.1

Bell Ringer 2.5, 3.1

Be able to describe how the size/shape

of nano-particles can change its
properties and how that affects cell
process
Be able to explain how nanotechnology
can influence the external environment
of a cell and therefore affect how a cell
functions

IN B.1.2, IN Portfolio
B.3.3
Exit Ticket Day 1
NS 2, NS 3

Bell Ringer 1.2

Portfolio
Exit Ticket Day 2

Be able to assemble DNA and compare NS 1

their models to the true scale

Bell Ringer 1.3

Portfolio
Exit Ticket Day 4

Be able to model the process of

transcription

NS 4

Portfolio
Bell Ringer 2.1

Create a new idea to treat a genetic

disease through research or medicine

CS 1.1

Final Presentation

Work with teammates effectively and

cooperatively through the project

CS 1.1

Final Presentation
Checkpoint Reflections

Use outside academic resources to

understand the real world limits in their
new idea

CS 1.1

Final Presentation

Evaluate the relevance of a source

towards implementing it in the project

CS 1.2

Final Presentation

Make connections between nanocontent and bio-content

CS 1.2

Final Presentation
Portfolio

Explain a self produced experiment

and its conclusions to peers

CS 1.3

Final Presentation

Describe the intentions of a project

through a gallery walk

CS 1.3

Portfolio

Provide constructive feedback to peers

CS 1.3

Rough Draft
Presentation

Develop a script for communication

with academic professionals for
different modes of contact

CS 1.3

Final Presentation