FRQ & 6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.

#	Tasks:
1	FRQ: DNA and RNA   Complete the AP released FRQ.
2	Lab > DNA Replication   Complete the items on the lab.
3	Reading and Notes > Transcription and pre-mRNA Processing   Use the foldout activity to learn more about transcription and mRNA processing. Resources:  Chapter 12  Diagrams in the foldout activity

 

Homework

Video 6.3.1

Read /Notes 12.5

✅Wayground: Transcription

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/5/26 FRQ: Translation

2/6/26 Quiz: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma

3/9/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation

 

Calendar Notes

2/13/26 No School – Teacher Professional Development

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

6.2 DNA Replication continued

 

CER presentations – share with me. We may not present them to the entire class due to lost time this week.

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information is copied for transmission between generations.

#	Tasks:
1	Quizlet: DNA Replication   Let’s practice new vocabulary.
2	Lab > DNA Replication  See the directions

 

Homework

MCQs 6.2

Read / Notes 12.4

✅Check for Understanding DNA Replication

 

Upcoming Assessments

Tomorrow FRQ: DNA and RNA

2/5/26 FRQ: Translation

2/6/26 Quiz: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma

3/9/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation

 

Calendar Notes

2/13/26 No School – Teacher Professional Development

6.2 DNA Replication

 

VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION DAY

CER presentation to be made when school resumes.

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information is copied for transmission between generations.

#	Tasks:
1	Wayground Practice: DNA Structure and Function Concepts We will complete a teacher-paced Wayground. Practice Wayground
2	Notes > DNA Replication Let’s look at the process of DNA replication. Connect and follow along with Nearpod. NEARPOD
3	Video: DNA Replication Watch the video and complete the questions when prompted.

 

Homework

Daily Video 6.2

✅Check for Understanding DNA Replication

 

Upcoming Assessments

Friday FRQ: DNA and RNA

2/5/26 FRQ: Translation

2/6/26 Quiz: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma

3/9/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation

6.1 DNA and RNA (continued)

 

VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION DAY

CER presentation to be made when school resumes.

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the structures involved in passing hereditary information from one generation to the next.

§  Describe the characteristics of DNA that allow it to be used as the hereditary material.

Question from yesterday

#	Tasks:
1	Quizlet Live – DNA & RNA  Practice the new vocabulary.
2	DNA & RNA Notes  Let’s go over the details of DNA and RNA as nucleic acids. PowerPoint
3	Wayground: DNA &RNA Try the Wayground activity. Due Wednesday before class. Unlimited attempts. Late attempts through Thursday.  Find on Google Classroom.

 

Homework

Read/Notes 12.3

MCQs 6.1

✅Wayground: DNA/RNA

 

Upcoming Assessments

Thursday (1/29) FRQ: DNA and RNA

2/5/26 FRQ: Translation

2/6/26 Quiz: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma

3/9/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation

 

Calendar Notes

2/13/26 No School – Teacher Professional Development

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

6.1 DNA & RNA (virtual day)

 

VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION DAY

·  CER presentation to be made when school resumes.

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the structures involved in passing hereditary information from one generation to the next.

§  Describe the characteristics of DNA that allow it to be used as the hereditary material.

#	Tasks:
1	Introduction to Unit 6 – Gene Expression (whole group)  From the AP Biology Course Description Resources  Site Updated  Most difficult content of the course   §  30 class periods §  5 lab activities §  12-16% of the AP Biology Exam 63 Class Periods until AP Biology Exam - May 4, 2026
2	Sequence Chain of Events – Endomembrane System & Protein Synthesis (small group)   You have been placed in small groups. Shown on screen.  You have a Google Slide as a placemat. You and your team are to put the events in place as a cell makes proteins. I will set up break out rooms for 10 minutes.   Click here to get the placemat   Organize the labels for the cell parts. Also, move the descriptions to explain the events in the cell.
3	DNA & RNA Foldout Reading Activity (individual task)   You received a foldout activity printout in class on Friday. Use this time to complete the tasks.  Digital Version Textbook Resources Chapter 12.1  Chapter 12.2  Chapter 12.3
4	Wayground: DNA /RNA Try the Wayground activity. Due Wednesday before class. Unlimited attempts. Late attempts through Thursday.   Find on Google Classroom.

 

Homework

Read/Notes 12.1 & 12.2

Daily Video 6.1

✅Wayground: DNA/RNA

 

Upcoming Assessments

Thursday (1/29) FRQ: DNA and RNA

2/5/26 FRQ: Translation

2/6/26 Quiz: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma

3/9/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation

 

Calendar Notes

1/27/26  Virtual Day – Inclement Weather ❄️

2/13/26 No School – Teacher Professional Development

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