Biology Session 4

February 1 to March 20th

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Jan. 31 Tell how RNA differs from DNA.
Name the three main types of RNA.
Lecture Notes 12.3
Feb. 1

CAHSEE English

Planet Earth Video

"Transcribe and Translate a Gene."
Study Guide 12.3
15 pts.

Feb. 2

CAHSEE Math

Planet Earth Video

Vocabulary Words: gene, messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, transfer RNA, transcription, RNA polymerase, promoter, intron, exon, codon, translation, anticodon
Feb. 3

Subsitute

Planet Earth Video

 

 

Feb. 4 Describe transcription and the editing of RNA.
Identify the genetic code.
DNA timeline
Feb. 7
Chpater 12. 2 What is the overall structure of DNA Lecture Note taking
Feb. 8

Quick Quiz

Holiday No school
 
Feb. 9
12.3.5 Summarize translation. In class assignment  
Feb. 10
   
Feb. 11
   
Feb. 16

 

 

RNA concept map

 

 

 
Feb. 17
Lab Simulation :Transcription to Translation/From Gene to Protein Lab report: Transcription 20 pts.
Feb. 18
Contrast gene mutations and chromosomal mutations. Study Guide: 12.4 15pts.
Feb. 19
12.5.1 Describe a typical gene.
12.5.2 Describe how lac genes are turned off and on.
Study Guide 12.5 Extra Credit
Feb. 22
Chapter 12 test  
Feb. 23 BioDetectives Forsenics Activity  
Feb. 24 Lecture Notes on Cloning  
Feb. 25 Computer lab Current Event  
Feb. 26    
March 1    
March 2    
March 3

Study Guide 14.1

Karyotype activity

March 4

Study Guide 14.2

Genetic Disorders

extra credit 14.3
March 5    
March 8 lab: Variation in Lima beans  
March 9    
March 10    
March 11    
March 12 Last Day Session 4  
* Tardies will reduce your points toward credit by 20%. No make up credit for unexcused absences. Must have 80% attendance to qualify for "Fastrack work"
Field Trip to Moss Beach on March 23!
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