Objective this week: To learn about gametes and an introduction to genetics through sexual reproduction.
Monday
Begin discussing specifics within the nucleus - DNA, chromosomes, and alleles. Explain how they all are related and important to us as human beings.
Tuesday
Begin discussing sexual reproduction. Go over gametes, 1N vs 2N cells, and formation of a zygote. Explain how this process involves chromosomes and DNA, and how those structures must be copied for successful cell reproduction to take place.
Wednesday
Discuss the structure of DNA. Have students build DNA molecules in class and complete a worksheet. The worksheet link can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pk5JFRLIox2h7B_0NuT23o7ud9b1nrYX0qPke3iA3Eo/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday
Finish building DNA models if needed. Begin discussing mitosis in detail
Friday
Cell division specifics and review for Monday's quiz.
