Task Rotation

Standards Addressed in this lesson

Describe the structure and function of DNA, types of RNA, amino acids, and proteins.

Purpose/Objective

  1. Students need to understand how they inherit traits and the patterns.
  2. Students will comprehend the impact of genetic technology.
  3. Students need to know structure of DNA.

*Choose an activity from each row. You may work in groups (2-3)for the last row.

Genetics Task Rotation

Independent work
*Final copy must be typed, double-space,
12 font,
1.5-2 pages.
*6-10 info slides for presentation with 3-5 bullets each. Add pictures / 1. Write an article or create a presentation giving information and your opinion about one of the following: recombinant DNA, cloning, DNA use in the court systems, genetic testing, or other genetics topic. / 2. Write an article or create a presentation about a genetic disorder such as: Down’s syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, Hemophilia, Color-blindness, Spina bifida, and Tay-sach’s. See Internet for other options. / 3. Find an article with recent research about a genetics topic. Write a letter to the scientist evaluating the pros and cons of their research. Topics may include genetically-engineered foods, cloning, or genetic testing, etc.
Independent work / 4. Construct an information cube (at least 4 inch size) about the experiments of different scientists in determining the structure of DNA and the central dogma. / 5. Construct a 3-D model of DNA with labels. Label sugars, phosphates, nitrogen bases, which are purine/pyrimidine, and hydrogen bonds. Use any materials that you choose. / 6. Create a collage of your own traits with 6-15 pictures and labels that show where they were inherited. Include at least one grandparent and parent. May include other relatives.
Group work (2-3 members)
*List partners in group! / 7. Create a skit or puppet show about how traits are passed along by chance or how DNA replicates with a written summary of the skit. Present to class. / 8. Record a commercial or music video about DNA replication, protein synthesis, Punnett squares, or genetic disorders. / 9. Create a cartoon about protein synthesis or a genetic mutation in an organism. Cartoon strip must have at least 12 boxes.

Name ______I choose activities # _____, # __ , # ______.

I will be working with ______

Date January 12, 2012Due Dates: Row 1 is due Jan. 24,

Row 2 is due Feb. 1,

Row 3 is due Feb 7

Assessment for

Genetics Task rotation

1. Editorial or presentation
1. Complete (10)
2. Content (20)
3. Organized (10)
4. Grammar Punctuation (5)
5. Title (5) / 2. Feature article or presentation
1. Complete (10)
2. Content (20)
3. Organized (10)
4. Grammar Punctuation (5)
5. Title (5) / 3. Letter
1. Complete (10)
2. Content (20)
3. Organized (10)
4. Grammar Punctuation (5)
5. Title (5)
4. Cube (50 pts)
1. Correct content (20)
2. Neatness (15)
3. Creative/color (10)
4. Title (5) / 5. 3-D model (50)
  1. Correct (20)
  2. Neat (10)
  3. Creative/color (10)
  4. Explanation/labels (10)
/ 6. Collage (50)
  1. Correct info. (20)
  2. Neat (10)
  3. Creative/color (10)
  4. Explanation (10)

7. Skit/Show (50 pts)
  1. Content (15)
  2. Presentation (15)
  3. Creative/Props used (15)
  4. Script (5)
/ 8. Commercial/Video
  1. Content (20)
  2. Presentation (15)
  3. Creative/Props (15)
/ 9. Cartoon
  1. Content (15)
  2. Color/creative (15)
  3. Neat (10)
  4. Funny (5)
  5. Grammar (5)

*150 points possible.

Points for Activities: #___ = ___ pts., #___ = ___ pts., #___ = ___ pts.

Name ______Totalpoints ______

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