VA SOL's
LS.12: The student will investigate and understand that organisms reproduce and transmit genetic information to new generations. Key concepts include
a) the structure and role of DNA;
b) the function of genes and chromosomes;
c) genotypes and phenotypes;
d) characteristics that can and cannot be inherited;
e) genetic engineering and its applications; and
f) historical contributions and significance of discoveries related to genetics.
a) the structure and role of DNA;
b) the function of genes and chromosomes;
c) genotypes and phenotypes;
d) characteristics that can and cannot be inherited;
e) genetic engineering and its applications; and
f) historical contributions and significance of discoveries related to genetics.
What do you need to know to be successful for this unit?
- What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits? What are some examples of each?
- What is the difference between dominant traits and recessive traits?
- How is genetic information passed from parent to offspring?
- How did Gregor Mendel, Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, and Francis Crick contribute to the study of Genetics?
- What is the structure of DNA called? What is DNA made of?
- What is the relationship between DNA, genes, chromosomes, and alleles?
- What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?
- What are homozygous and heterozygous genotypes?
- What is the purpose of a punnett square? How does a punnett square predict possible offspring?
- What is genetic engineering? What are the pros and cons of genetic engineering?
genetics scientists
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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
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heredity & genetics
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heredity practice games
genetic engineering
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PART 1: "INTRO TO GENETIC ENGINEERING":
PART 1: "INTRO TO GENETIC ENGINEERING":
genetic engineering in the news
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PART 2: "YOU DECIDE " :
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Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and Foods ("GMO's")
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Human Genome Mapping
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Genetic Engineering in Endangered Animals
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DNA and Criminals
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Genetic Engineering in Humans ("Designer Babies")
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Dolly the Sheep
genetic engineering controversy
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PART 3: "SUMMARIZE THE ISSUES" :
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