Mr. Foster
Week of Feb. 15th-19th Week 7
Monday 1. No School
Tuesday 1. Meet in library computer lab (turn in Gattaca viewing guide)
2. Read 1.5e and complete assignment 1.5e Cloning part A only
- Submit finished assignment to TUOL Angel
3. H.W. – text reading ch. 11 pgs. 218-219 (sections 11.10,11,12)
Wednesday 1. Meet in library computer lab
2. Online text web page activity read & complete
a. Complete this handout using these: Activity 12A Restriction enzyme & 12B cloning a gene in bacteria
b. Thinking as a scientist – use this activity sheet
c. Submit completed assignments to TUOL Angel
d. Complete and submit key concept quiz
3. H.W. – H.O. Lab: Read the entire genetic transformation lab (quick guide of procedure)
- introductory power point for lab (view power point)
- for pre-lab complete first 5 questions
Thursday 1. Lab: Bacteria genetic transformation (glowing bacteria)
2. Examine E coli and make predictions
3. Transformation solution, heat shock & incubate
Friday 1. Finish lab: Bacteria genetic transformation
2. Obtain results: observe and record
3. Calculating efficiency – complete advanced analysis of results
Objectives
1. Discuss some different DNA technologies
2. Summarize the process of cloning perform a mouse cloning simulation.
3. Perform assignments discussing bacterial plasmids and gene cloning
4. Examine the process of genetic transformation.
5. Perform a lab investigation transferring a gene from on organism to another.