6.7 Mutations

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the various types of mutation.

§  Explain how changes in genotype may result in changes in phenotype

§  Explain how alterations in DNA sequences contribute to variation that can be subject to natural selection

#	Tasks:
1	Video: Gene Mutations  Introduction with a video.
2	Lab: Plant Variations      In the lab notebook, create a count of the number of individuals. See the chart example.   Parents F1 F2   Use the bees to pollenate the parents to make dihybrid cross.
3	Mutations Reading Activity Use the resources in chapter 13.3 to complete the activity. Reading Chapter 13.3 Gene Mutations  Digital Copy
4	Card Sort – Mutations Complete the card  sort. Missense Mutations Nonsense Mutations Silent Mutations Frameshift Mutations

 

Homework

Video 6.7.1

✅ Wayground > Mutations

Upcoming Assessments

2/24 Quiz: Gene Regulation & Mutation

3/6/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation – test date changed due to field trip

 

Calendar Notes

2/13/26 No School – Teacher Professional Development

2/16/26 No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences