HS-LS3-2
Make and defend a claim based on evidence that inheritable genetic variations may result from: (1) new genetic combinations through meiosis, (2) viable errors occurring during replication, and/or (3) mutations caused by environmental factors.
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When Things Go Wrong: Genetic Mutations High School Biology» Unit:Introduction to Genetics
High School Biology
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Introduction to Genetics
Big Idea:In the 3 billion base pairs in our genome, what happens when there is an error in the DNA. Students will examine the cause and effect of various genetic mutations.
Battle Royale: Mitosis vs. MeiosisHigh School Biology» Unit:Cell Division
High School Biology
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Cell Division
Big Idea:In the big cellular process showdown, students will compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis to determine which will reign supreme!
Flipping For MeiosisHigh School Biology» Unit:Cell Division
High School Biology
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Cell Division
Big Idea:Students will "flip" once they create their meiosis flip book that will help explain why they do not look identical to their siblings!
Cell Division Gone Wrong: An Introduction to CancerHigh School Biology» Unit:Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
High School Biology
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Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
Big Idea:Relate cell division to student life and prior knowledge in this engaging discussion about the unique properties of cancerous cells.
Meiosis Simulation Lab (Day #1 of 3)High School Biology» Unit:3) Genetics ("Identity & Change")
High School Biology
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3) Genetics ("Identity & Change")
Big Idea:Meiosis is the process that produces unique sex cells that eventually leads to the creation of genetically unique offspring.
Comparing and Contrasting Meiosis and Mitosis: A Discussion and AnalysisHigh School Biology» Unit:Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
High School Biology
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Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
Big Idea:Guide students through an active discussion about meiosis and mitosis using text graphics and slides to encourage student questioning and analysis!
Research Day - Genetic Disorder Group Project (Lesson 1 of 3)High School Biology» Unit:Introduction to Genetics
High School Biology
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Introduction to Genetics
Big Idea:Let the research fun begin . . . students will work in collaborative groups to obtain data about various genetic disorders that are caused by chromosomal mutations.
CancerQuest: Cell Division Gone Wrong (Day 1 of 3)High School Biology» Unit:Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
High School Biology
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Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
Big Idea:Get your students connecting the cell cycle to their daily lives through the use of medical treatments and explanations of cancer.
Using a Simulation Activity to Explore and Compare Meiosis and MitosisHigh School Biology» Unit:Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
High School Biology
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Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
Big Idea:Use colored beads to simulate meiosis and compare it to the process of mitosis!
The Write for LifeHigh School Biology» Unit:Unit 1- Organization and Relationships
High School Biology
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Unit 1- Organization and Relationships
Big Idea:Students should be able to write about things that they understand.
Views on Genetic Engineering via "The Hunger Games"High School Science» Unit:DNA and Detectives: Applications of Genetic Testing
High School Science
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DNA and Detectives: Applications of Genetic Testing
Big Idea:A growing "Do-It-Yourself" movement - in which anyone can acquire the basic tools of biotechnology and potentially engineer new organisms of their own - is causing concern among citizen scientists and trained scientists alike.
Detecting Genetic Variation - Sickle Cell TraitHigh School Science» Unit:DNA and Detectives: Applications of Genetic Testing
High School Science
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DNA and Detectives: Applications of Genetic Testing
Big Idea:Our understanding of the basic biochemical mechanisms underlying the symptoms associated with sickle cell disease has provided important clues about possible strategies for clinical intervention such as treatment and new drug therapies.
Gallery Walk - Genetic Disorder Research Project (Day 3 of 3)High School Biology» Unit:Introduction to Genetics
High School Biology
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Introduction to Genetics
Big Idea:Step on up to the gallery walk to learn more about genetic disorders. Students will gain public speaking confidence and genetic wisdom through their participation in today's lesson!
Google Drive Magic - Genetic Disorder Research Project (Day 2 of 3)High School Biology» Unit:Introduction to Genetics
High School Biology
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Introduction to Genetics
Big Idea:Time to make the magic happen! Students will evaluate the data from their research, synthesize it as a collaborative group, and create an informative and entertaining Google Drive presentation to share with their peers.
CancerQuest: Cell Division Gone Wrong (Day 3 of 3)High School Biology» Unit:Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
High School Biology
» Unit:
Unit 6: The Cellular Basis of Inheritance: Mitosis & Meiosis
Big Idea:Get your students connecting the cell cycle to their daily lives through the use of medical treatments and explanations of cancer.
HS-LS3-1
Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring.
HS-LS3-2
Make and defend a claim based on evidence that inheritable genetic variations may result from: (1) new genetic combinations through meiosis, (2) viable errors occurring during replication, and/or (3) mutations caused by environmental factors.
HS-LS3-3
Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population.