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 * Unit Title:** What's in Your Genes? **Grade Level(s):** 9-Diploma
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Biology
 * Key Words:** Genetics and Heredity
 * Designed by:** Ms. Kathleen Kelley **Time Frame:** Six 120 Minute Classes
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This unit will cover the basics of genetics and heredity such as what DNA is how it creates genes, and how it is passed on from one generation to another. Students will analyze how DNA and cell differentiation contribute to the growth and functioning of cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms. They will reflect on their own genes and heredity, and how the DNA of their parents and grandparents has had an effect on their genotypic and phenotypic outcome. How mutagens affect DNA and how they‘re visible in the human body will also be understood. At the end of this unit, sufficient answers to the following questions should be given: what is DNA and how does it affect your genetic makeup? How does DNA control the differentiation of cells? How does the sorting and recombination of DNA affect heredity? There will be an end of the unit performance task that will require students to harness all knowledge of genetics and heredity learned in this unit to create a sneak preview of a new children's show based on a genetic disorders. This will be done by using either iMovie or GarageBand. //Completed Template pages Stages 1, 2, and 3// X Completed Blueprint for the Performance Task X Completed Rubrics X Directions to Students and Teachers X Materials and Resources Listed X Suggested Accommodations X Suggested Extensions X Initial Draft (Date - 10/6/08 ) Revised Draft (Date - 11/13/08 ) Peer Reviewed X Content Reviewed Field Tested Validated Anchored
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