Friday, February 6, 2026

6.4 Translation (continued)

 


FRQ: Translation moved to Monday

Pep Rally today - MOD D - class is shortened

Quiz next week: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Explain how the phenotype of an organism is determined by its genotype.

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Tasks:

1

Video > Translation

Watch the video:



 

2

Foldout Activity Translation

Complete the foldout activity

Foldout PDF

Chapter 12.5

3

 Class short from the assembly.

 

 

Homework

FRQ: Translation – Monday

MCQs 6.4

Quiz on 2/9 Study Guide

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/9/26 FRQ: Translation

2/10/26 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


Thursday, February 5, 2026

6.4 Translation

  




Today's Learning Objective(s):

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

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Tasks:

1

Foldout Activity Translation

Complete the foldout activity


Chapter 12.4

 

2

Lab: Translation

 

Use the modeling materials to show translation. Build the model and review in class tomorrow. Answer questions.

Key





 

Homework

Video 6.4.1 

FRQ Guide

✅ Wayground: Translation


 

Upcoming Assessments

2/6/26 FRQ: Translation

2/9/26 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


Wednesday, February 4, 2026

6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing (continued)

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

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

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Tasks:

1

Video > mRNA Transcript Modification

Watch the video:


 

2

Steps in mRNA Processing

 

You are to use a card set to organize the steps taken to modify and prepare mRNA for protein synthesis

Key


3

Review mRNA processing   

 

Using another diagram, the teacher and students review the process of making ready mRNA.

Article 


4

Lab: Modeling Transcription

 

You are to complete the reflection that is included with the modeling activity. 

Link to lab on Google Classroom

 

5

Wayground - Transcription

Link to Google Classroom


 

Homework

Quizlet Transcription

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/6/26 FRQ: Translation

2/9/26 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


Tuesday, February 3, 2026

6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing continued


 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

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

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Tasks:

1

Quizlet Checkpoint > Transcription 

Let’s play a game.

Quizlet Live https://quizlet.com/live/RTMYR7?source=copy

After class you can review the terms:

Quizlet Card Set 3 Transcription


2

Graphic Organizer > Transcription 

You are to add detail to a graphic organizer describing the changes to be made to RNA following transcription.


Chapter 12.3 Transcription


3

Notes > mRNA processing 

Let’s go over the process.

Notes


4

Modeling mRNA processing

Continue with your models. Add details of pre mRNA processing to the model. Use crafting materials in the lab.

Directions & Analysis Prompts

 

5

Wayground - Transcription

 

Homework

Video 6.3.2 

MCQs 6.3 

Lab: Transcription

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/6/26 FRQ: Translation

2/9/26 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

 


Monday, February 2, 2026

6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing (continued)

 



Today's Learning Objective(s):

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

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Tasks:

1

VIDEO: Central Dogma

Let’s watch the video.

 



 

2

Notes > Transcription

Now, review  the big ideas for DNA → RNA .

3

Lab: Transcription

 

Use the materials to model the transcription of DNA.

 

4

Wayground – Transcription

 

Complete the Wayground in class or for homework.

 

 

Homework

Video 6.3.1

Wayground: Transcription

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/6/26 FRQ: Translation

2/9/26 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