Grade: 10-12

Content Area: Biology

Course Name: Biology

Unit: 5

Description of Unit: During this unit students will learn the process of meiosis and the genetics.

Approximate Time Needed: 4.5 weeks

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5.1

I can explain the process of meiosis using words and drawings.

I can identify and state the differences and similarities between Mitosis and Meiosis.

I can using the processes of mitosis and meiosis explain the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction.

I can define spermatogenesis and oogenesis and explain why the number of viable cell outcome is different in each process.

5.2

I can explain who Gregor Mendel was and why he is important to genetics.

I can explain the law of segregation and how it relates to genetics.

I can explain the law of independent assortment and how it relates to genetics.

5.3

I can define and use the terms phenotype, genotype, allele, homozygous and heterozygous.

I can complete and explain a genetics simple dominance problem using a Punnett square.

I can complete and explain a genetics incomplete and codominance problem using a Punnett square.

I can complete and explain a genetics blood typing problem using a Punnett square

I can complete and explain a sex-linked genetics problem using a Punnett square.

Pre-Assessments:

Each lesson has a self assessment for learning targets and vocabulary

Formative Assessments:

At the end of each lesson a multiple choice quiz is included with answer key.

Benchmark Assessment:

Genetics Unit Test

Unit Test Answer Key

Student Background Knowledge:

Students are expected to know information presented in unit 1-4

Essential Questions:

How does life ensure continuity & change?

Who was Gregor Mendel and what are his two main theories about genetics?

How were the traits that make you the person you are determined and where did they come from?

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