6.8 Biotechnology continued

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§   Explain the use of genetic engineering techniques in analyzing or manipulating DNA.

#	Tasks:
1	Video: PCR & Gel Electrophoresis There are two inventions that allow scientists to “fingerprint” DNA.   - PCR - electrophoresis
2	Read background - Lab: Restriction Enzymes   Document
3	Conduct the Lab Let’s load the gels.
4	Lab: Restriction Enzymes - Analysis After collecting the data from the gels:   Do we know the culprit?   Claim – Which DNA is the match? Evidence – What about the gel electrophoresis supports your claim. Reasoning – Explain why this evidence is so strong using what you know about PCR and gel electrophoresis.

 

Homework

MCQs 6.8

✅Checkpoint > GMO & Genomics due Tuesday

🗣️ Discussion due Tuesday

Pre-Lab Assignment: Transformation (post-poned)

 

Upcoming Assessments

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

6.8 Biotechnology continued

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§   Explain the use of genetic engineering techniques in analyzing or manipulating DNA.

#	Tasks:
1	Quizlet Live > Biotechnology Try the new vocabulary match. These are the terms from yesterday.  Play the game in class. Quizlet practice after the test.
2	Does the Central Dogma only work one way? Reverse Transcription   Document   What are reverse transcriptases? What does this mean if a virus contains reverse transcriptases? How might humans exploit this as a biotechnology?
3	Notes > Introduction to Biotechnology See the notes on the Google Site.
4	Practice DNA gel loading Tomorrow, we will use DNA electrophoresis gels to examine suspects in a crime. From DNA samples left behind, we will look at suspect DNA and compare it to DNA left at the crime scene.   Can DNA technology tell us the culprit?
5	Homework    ✅Checkpoint > DNA Cloning and Biotechnology Products  due Friday 🗣️ Discussion due Tuesday

 

Homework

Video 6.8.1

 ✅Checkpoint > DNA Cloning and Biotechnology Products  due Friday

🗣️ Discussion due Tuesday

 

Upcoming Assessments

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

6.8 Biotechnology

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§   Explain the use of genetic engineering techniques in analyzing or manipulating DNA.

#	Tasks:
1	Video Introduction
2	Presentation: Mutations and Human Disorders Complete the two remaining presentations.   Directions
3	Types of Biotechnology  You are to read and add to a graphic organizer for the different types of biotechnology. Textbook Resources Chapter 14.1 → 14.4 Document (.docx)
4	Notes – Introduction to biotechnology    Review the notes
5	Matching the types of biotechnology      You are to complete the match on Google Forms.  Not graded.

 

Homework

✅Checkpoint > DNA Cloning and Biotechnology Products due Friday

🗣️ Discussion due Tuesday

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

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

6.7 Mutations continued & Quiz: Regulation of Gene Expression & 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	Quiz: Regulation of Gene Expression & Mutations   Chromebook Lock off.   Quiz
2	Presentation: Mutations and Human Disorders You and your group will choose a human disorder from the list below. Then, create a presentation of the mutation type and the impact it has on phenotype.     Directions
3	P Cross Data On Friday, we took data from the different boxes of plants we grew from seeds. Using the F1 generation, can we determine the heredity pattern of the second generation if we knew that they were parents:   Non-hairy, non-purple Hairy, purple     Linked? Alternative Pattern?

 

Homework

NONE

 

Upcoming Assessments

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

 

Calendar Notes

2/24/26 Q3 ½ way point

6.7 Mutations continued

 

 

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	Quizlet Live Practice with the new vocabulary.   https://youtu.be/8HfzUgxumVE?feature=shared
2	Notes > Mutations   Let’s go over the reading activity from Friday.
3	Card Sort – Mutations Complete the car sort.
4	Presentation: Mutations and Human Disorders You and your group will choose a human disorder from the list below. Then, create a presentation of the mutation type and the impact it has on phenotype.     Directions
5	P Cross Data On Friday, we took data from the different boxes of plants we grew from seeds. Using the F1 generation, can we determine the heredity pattern of the second generation if we knew that they were parents:   Non-hairy, non-purple Hairy, purple     Linked? Alternative Pattern?

 

Homework

Video 6.7.2

Video 6.7.3

MCQs 6.7

✅ Wayground > Mutations

📚 Study for Quiz

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/24 Quiz: Gene Regulation & Mutation

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

 

Calendar Notes

2/24/26 Q3 ½ way point