Category Archives: Biology Semester 2

DNA Replication

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

Students will learn about how the DNA molecule copies itself and reinforce this process. Students will work in groups of three to simulate the structure of the DNA molecule as well as the replication process by using colored paper clips to demonstrate their understanding of this … Continue reading →

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DNA Replication

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

We will discuss and reinforce the process of DNA replication and its importance in cell division. Furthermore, for a project to be due next week, students will have an opportunity to construct and present a model of a DNA molecular structure as well … Continue reading →

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DNA Structure

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

We will discuss the structure and the importance of the DNA molecule as it was put forth Watson and Crick who based their work upon the X-ray diffraction’s of Rosalind Franklin, who was able to recognize that the DNA molecule … Continue reading →

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Reinforcement: Discovery of DNA

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

Students will reinforce the discovery of the DNA by elaborating further upon the works of Griffith, Avery, & Hershey-Chase.

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Discovery of DNA

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

Students are to make a 3-column T-Chart that is based upon the scientific work that was put forth by Frederick Griffith, Oswald Avery & colleagues, and Martha Chase & Alfred Hershey. In the first column, the students will state the … Continue reading →

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Test: Fundamentals of Genetics

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

Students will be evaluated upon the fundamentals of genetics in terms of the work that was put forth by Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, as well as the application of modern genetics as it has been discussed, elaborated upon, and … Continue reading →

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Review: Fundamentals of Genetics

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

Students will review the fundamentals of genetics that are based upon Mendel’s work in terms of creating a concept map through the given clues as well as do a brief assessment of the subject matter as a test preparation. Furthermore, … Continue reading →

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Analyzing Experiments in Genetics: Reinforcement

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

Students will read a given set of data from Mendel’s work that is based upon tracking one charateristic and analyze its results based upon Punnett square by examining the genotypes and phenotypes of the F1 & F2 generations.

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Genetic Crosses

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

Students will elaborate upon the processes of genetic crosses of monohybrid and dihybrid crosses that are based upon one and two tracked characteristics repectively in a Punnett square. Furthermore, students will synthesize several of the ideas and concepts that have … Continue reading →

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Genetics Lab Review & Section 9.2 Reinforcement

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mr. Saleh

Students will review and correct their lab activity “Passing Traits from Generation to Generation”. Furthermore, students will reinforce the characteristics of Mendel’s work in terms of the key ideas and concepts that are associated with modern genetics that is based … Continue reading →

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