Introduction

= **Introduction** =

Competency Goal 3.01: The learner will develop an understanding of the continuity of life and the changes of organisms over time 3.01: Analyze the molecular basis of hereditary including DNA replication, and Protein Synthesis (transcription and translation) Students need to learn about DNA because not only will they gain an understanding of what DNA is but, they will see how proteins are the structure of every cell in the human body. This lesson is intended to show students that without DNA we would not be able to function. This lesson will also introduce students a Web 2.0 tool called Bubbl.us and will be able to learn the process of protein synthesis more easily. Students need to know the basic structure of DNA and its components. In previous class we learned about what DNA is and it's structure. Students will also have learned about replicaiton. Students need to know the names of the 4 processes of DNA that would have been introduced in a previous class. Also students should have read the chapter/section about Protein Synthesis. Students need to know how to use a computer and the internet. This lesson aligns with the rainbow part of the 21st century framwork because students will be creative by creating their own mind map, they will be brainstorming and will work creatively with others when evaluating their mind map. If the student doesn’t get a good grade on their mind map, I will view their “failure” as an opportunity to improve. I will also implement critical thinking, the answers to my questions will not always be yes or no, students will have to think about each question that I ask them during the lecture. Students will be collaborating with each other when working on their group worksheet and evaluating mind maps. I have also included technology into my digital product. The web 2.0 tool that students will create will allow the students to access that information efficiently and effectively. Students will also have initiative and self-direction by creating their Bubble.us mind map.
 * **Objectives (from Common Core or NCSCOS)**
 * **Student Learning Outcomes**
 * 1) Describe the process of replication
 * 2) Describe the process of transcription
 * 3) Describe the process of translation.
 * 4) Define the different types of RNA
 * 5) List the steps of protein folding.
 * 6) Students will use Bubbl.us mind map to organize the process of how DNA becomes proteins of making proteins.
 * **Rationale for Lesson (WHY teach this lesson)**
 * **Pre-requisite skills for students in content**
 * **Pre-requisite skills for students in technology**
 * **Describe how this lesson aligns with the 21st Century Framework**

I will be lecturing for those who are auditory. I will have a powerpoint for those who are visual learners. Students will also receive a worksheet that they can fill out during the lecture for those who are linguistic. There will be a few questions on the worksheet that will be given. These questions can be answered among groups or by themselves for those who are social learners or solitary learners. 1. textbook to refer to every now and then when preparing the lesson. 2. computer 3. powerpoint 4. projector for powerpoint 5. Video to help explain certain processes. There are good videos and activites at this website: [|Interactive Activities] 6. worksheet for students to fill in during lecture 7. Web 2.0 tool
 * **Accommodations for individual differences**
 * **Materials Needed**