Science Classroom Connection

Studnets will apply the process of transcription and translation per our class discussion to synthesize several protein molecules as a practice as well as a precursor to our quiz on protein synthesis.

We will explain the key differences between the DNA and RNA molecules as we segue into the protein synthesis process as we elaborate upon the transcription process that will lead us into the translation process, and thus culminating in the production of a protein molecule, thus the title protein synthesis-Making proteins!

Students will work in groups of three to simulate the structure and replication process of the DNA molecule and have their teacher verify their work for their accuracy. Then they are to describe them in writing for an evaluation of their learning progress on said topic.

Students are to reinforce the characteristics of the DNA replication process by explaining several concepts, elaborate upon the importance of the replication process, and be able to explain the steps that are involved along with the important enzymes that help carry out this crucial process prior to cell division.

Today, we will discuss and reinforce the process of DNA replication as students will have an opportunity on Friday to demonstrate their comprehension skills of simulating the DNA molecular structure, its replication process, and elaborate upon them in writing!

Students are to complete the study guide on the DNA structure that is due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour. They are to define four different terms and give an example upon each, elaborate upon the characteristics of the DNA molecule in terms of the work of Franklin, Wilkins, Watson, Crick, and Chargaff. Furthermore, they are to identify a few different components of the DNA molecule as we have discussed it and elaborated upon it in class.