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Unit Name: Genetic Processes - Grade 11 University

Big Idea: Genetic processes:

Genetic expression allows for variation

Guiding/Relevant Questions: Should we eliminate genetic

disorders?
Social and ethical implications

Why is marrying close relatives taboo

in all societies?

How These Questions tie into How is genetic information

Expectations: transmitted to offspring?
o Mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian
genetics/laws

What can go wrong, and what are the

effects?
o Disorders

How can this be fixed/enhanced?

o Gene therapy, reproductive
technologies

Learning Goals/Success Criteria:

(student friendly language) I can describe and explain the Mendelian
laws of genetics

I understand genetic material and

structure
o Structure of DNA, coding
sequence, genes, location of
genes

I can explain the difference between

phenotypic and genotypic traits

I can draw and complete a Punnett

Square (dihybrid, monohybrid,
codominance)

I can draw, explain, and compare the

processes of mitosis and meiosis

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Struggles & Supports: Understanding the difference between

(where you feel extra supports will be Mitosis and meiosis
Where/when this occurs
needed)
Understanding the language of genetics
and using it appropriately (e.g.
chromosomes vs. chromatids)

Structure of DNA and genes

Forms of Assessment: 1) Lab report

(Products) Mitosis/meiosis (onion root lab)

2)
A: Poster Board (Brochure, PowerPoint etc.)
Topics:
Disorders (karyotype lab identify
disorder)
Gene therapies/technologies selling
or avoiding the idea

B: Classroom discussion/debate
Should we eliminate genetic
disorders? (social and ethical
implications of this)

3) Unit Test/quizzes

Other: (Activities)
Mendelian Genetics - Punnett squares - students complete and design questions, swap and
answer other students questions
Pedigree murder mystery
Comparing mitosis and meiosis - assemble parts to show the stages in order - use craft
supplies or cookies/candy - can also use this as a form of assessment
Investigate history and discovery of DNA
Genetic modifications
Genetic testing