Unit 1: DNA is the foundation for the unity and diversity of living things
Essential Question
How is DNA the foundation of unity and diversity of living things?
How is DNA the foundation of unity and diversity of living things?
Topic 1.1: How does an understanding of DNA help us investigate living things?
Key Concepts
The variation in living things we see around us is due to DNA.
DNA is made of many nucleotides linked together in a specific order.
DNA exists in chromosomes, which contain thousands of genes.
The structure of DNA is important to passing on information.
The different genetic make-up of organisms is reflected in the diversity of living things.
The variation in living things we see around us is due to DNA.
DNA is made of many nucleotides linked together in a specific order.
DNA exists in chromosomes, which contain thousands of genes.
The structure of DNA is important to passing on information.
The different genetic make-up of organisms is reflected in the diversity of living things.
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Dec 6: Science 9 Review
DNA Review Structure and Function DNA Assignment Dec 7: Mitosis and Meiosis
Dec 8: Chromosomes: The Karyotype WB p. 3-6
Dec 9: Diversity
Topic 1.1 Questions Part A and B Topic 1.1 Vocabulary DNA Quiz Tomorrow 
Dec 12: DNA vs RNA
DNA Replication WB p. 7-8
Dec 13: Diversity
WB p 10-14 Jan 3-5: Genetic Disorders Assignment
(2 days) Jan: Presentation Day
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Topic 1.2: How is hereditary information passed from one generation to the next?
Key Concepts
Genes pass on inherited traits from parent to offspring.
Punnett squares show the probability of offspring inheriting specific traits.
Both alleles are expressed in codominance.
In incomplete dominance, alleles are neither dominant nor recessive.
Some inherited traits are due to alleles on the sex chromosomes.
Genes pass on inherited traits from parent to offspring.
Punnett squares show the probability of offspring inheriting specific traits.
Both alleles are expressed in codominance.
In incomplete dominance, alleles are neither dominant nor recessive.
Some inherited traits are due to alleles on the sex chromosomes.
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Jan 6: Mendel's Experiment
Law of Segregation Dominant and Recessive Alleles Genotype and Phenotypes Topic 1.2 Vocabulary Workbook page 17-18
Jan 9: Punnett Squares
Workbook page 19-21 (a must) Punnett Square In-class Assign. Quiz Tomorrow Punnett Square Cheat Sheet 👇🏼
Jan 10: Quiz
Codominance and Incomplete Dominance Human Blood Groups Workbook page 22-25 Jan 11: Review Codominance and Incomplete Dominance Quiz
Jan 11: Sex-Linked Traits
Workbook page 26-27 Topic 1.2 Questions
Jan 13: Sex-Linked Quiz
Review Day Finish Topic 1.2 Questions Workbook pages 30-33 Review Worksheet Jan 16: Unit 1A Test (1.1 and 1.2)
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Topic 1.4: How and why are the genes of organisms manipulated?
Key Concepts
DNA of a living cell can be copied, modified, and inserted into another organism.
DNA technology has many uses.
The use of biotechnology has some risks and raises some ethical issues.
DNA of a living cell can be copied, modified, and inserted into another organism.
DNA technology has many uses.
The use of biotechnology has some risks and raises some ethical issues.
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DNA Technologies Assignment
May : Gene Cloning May: Transgenic Organisms/GMO May: Reproductive Technologies May: Gene Therapy Due Jan27 |
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Topic 1.3: How can natural and artificial selection influence changes in populations?
Key Concepts
DNA mutations produce genetic diversity within population.
Natural selection favours traits that make an organism better suited to its environment.
Natural selection can lead tot he formation of new species.
Environmental factors can cause mutations.
Humans select desired characteristics in organisms to be passed on to the next generation.
DNA mutations produce genetic diversity within population.
Natural selection favours traits that make an organism better suited to its environment.
Natural selection can lead tot he formation of new species.
Environmental factors can cause mutations.
Humans select desired characteristics in organisms to be passed on to the next generation.
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Jan 16: Mutations (positive, negative and neutral)
Mutations impact on evolution Natural Selection (adaptive radiation, selective pressure, adaptions and extinctions Jan 17: Inquiry Project: Island of Species Jan 18 Day 2: Island of Species Jan 19 Day 3: Island of Species Jan 20 Day 4: Island of Species Jan 23 Presentations: Islands of Species
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