Thursday, February 12, 2026

6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression continued

 


 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the types of interactions that regulate gene expression.

§  Explain how the location of regulatory sequences relates to their function.

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Tasks:

1

Quizlet Live  

Let’s review the new vocabulary.

 Quizlet Live

More review

 

2

Same but not the Same

Role of Epigenetics  You are to read the feature on page 239 of the textbook. What is the impact of gene regulation in the case study?

 Article

 

3

Modeling Prokaryotic Gene Regulation 
You are to use the cards and chalk markers to model the processes involved in bacterial gene regulation. 

Cards 1-4 Text

Scoring

Discussion  > Modeling Prokaryote Gene Regulation     Discuss the implications of changes for the trp operon / lac operon for the cell's ability to adapt to its environment and conserve resources.


4

Quizlet Student Pass

LINK



 

Homework

Video 6.5.2

MCQs 6.5

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/18/26 FRQ: Gene Expression & Regulation 

2/23/26 Quiz: Regulation of Gene Expression & Mutations

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 11, 2026

6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression

 


 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the types of interactions that regulate gene expression.

§  Explain how the location of regulatory sequences relates to their function.

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Tasks:

1

Quiz: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma   You are to complete the quiz using a Google Form.

 

2

Video: Control of Gene Expression 

You are to watch a video.

 


Crash Course Biology

 

 

3

Gene Regulation Foldout activity 

You are to use resources to complete the foldout activity for gene regulation.

Chapter 13  Regulation of Gene Expression

Foldout Out Activity (PDF)


4

Quizlet Access 
You are to use the terms from Regulation of Gene Expression in their review tasks on the site.

 Student Pass - Practice New Terms

Quizlet Card Set 5 Gene Expression

 

 

Homework

Video 6.5.1

Upcoming Assessments

 

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 10, 2026

6.4 Translation 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 Live - Translation                                 

Let’s practice the vocabulary for translation:

 

2

Lab: Translation

 

1.    Finish model.

2.    Get it reviewed

3.    Complete the questions

 

3

FRQ: Translation

 

Complete the FRQ.

 

 

Homework

FRQ: Translation – Monday

MCQs 6.4

Quiz on 2/9 Study Guide

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/10/26 FRQ: Translation

2/11/26 Quiz: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma

3/9/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation

 

Calendar Notes

2/13/26 No School – Teacher Professional Development

Monday, February 9, 2026

6.4 Translation continued

  


FRQ: Translation moved to Tuesday

Quiz next week: DNA, RNA, and Central Dogma (Wednesday)

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

Notes > Translation

Foldout PDF

Chapter 12.5

3

Lab: Translation

 

 

Homework

 Video 6.4.1 

FRQ Guide

✅ Wayground: Translation


 

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