Lesson 1: Teacher Lecture

Introduction

Lesson 1 of this unit focuses on what Francis Crick referred to as "The Central Dogma of Modern Biology".  Here we learn the basics of DNA and the processes that underlie genetics.  The Lesson Sequence below lists the steps to follow to gain the most from this lesson.  For best results, follow the Lesson sequence in order.  

To view the materials, click the links highlighted in blue.  Print the PDF files as you will need to complete them as you progress through the lesson.  All documents are in Word, PowerPoint, or PDF format.

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Lesson Sequence


1. Download and print the guided notes.  You will use this to record the most important information as you view the PowerPoint presentation.   This document also contains a list of vocabulary words with pictures and partially filled in definitions.
2. Download and view the PowerPoint presentation called Genetics Lesson 1.  View it in "slideshow" mode to have access to the animations and videos.  This is the heart of Lesson 1 and includes several online activities.
3. Download, print, and complete the quiz.  
4. Download and complete the Compare/Contrast worksheet.  This worksheet will help you highlight the similarities and differences between transcription and DNA replication.
5. Go to this Voicethread and pose two questions you still have on the lesson topic.  You may also state a relevant topic that you would like to cover as part of this unit.
6. Finally, for the gifted and motivated, download and read the 1-page Nobel prize winning article published by Watson and Crick in 1953 in Nature magazine.  This is arguably the most influential publication in biology since Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species.

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List of Lesson Materials

Guided Notes

Genetics Lesson 1

Quiz

Compare/Contrast

Voicethread

Watson/Crick

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