L3+Collins,Karen+Sue


 * UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON**
 * COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND REHABILITATION**
 * LESSON PLAN FORMAT**


 * __Teacher’s Name __****: ** Kay Sue Collins **__Date of Lesson__:** 3 Perspective
 * __Grade Level __****: ** 10 **__Topic__:** Comparison of DNA and RNA structure and function


 * __Objectives __**
 * Student will understand that ** DNA controls the expression of traits in differentiating cells through transcription of RNA and translation into proteins
 * Student will know **the similarities and difference in DNA and RNA structure and function.
 * Student will be able to **compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA using Comic Life.

Maine Learning Results: Science, and Technology - E. The Living Environment E4: Heredity and Reproduction Grade 9-Diploma - Genetics Students examine the role of DNA in transferring traits from generation to generation, in differentiating cells, and in evolving new species
 * __Maine Learning Results Alignment __**
 * Rationale:** Students will understand how DNA and RNA transfers traits by learning about the structure.

**Formative (Assessment for Learning)** The students will demonstrate their understanding of DNA and RNA similarities and differences by creating a Venn diagram listing those characteristics.(5 points) The students will demonstrate what they know about the role of DNA and RNA in protein building by participating in a think-pair-share. **Summative (Assessment of Learning)** Students will be able to to compare and contrast the roles of DNA and RNA using comic life. This will include all of the relevant information about how DNA and RNA control traits through transcription and translation. (See content notes) They will be graded on content accuracy and detail, and creativity (20 points)
 * __Assessment __**


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Integration __**
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Technology: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students will use Comic Life to compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA and their role in the expression of traits.


 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Other Content Areas: **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">English: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> The students will use writing in the Comic Life and the Venn Diagram and speaking in the think pair share to express what they know about DNA and RNA.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Math: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students will use logic and relationships to understand the relationships between DNA and RNA.

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students will work individually on the Venn Diagram but will be allowed to discuss the concepts with their peers quietly. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students will work alone, in pairs and as a whole group during the think-pair-share. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students will work individually on the Comic Life.
 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Groupings __**
 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Differentiated Instruction __**

**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies: ** ** Visual: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> The students will watch videos that illustrate DNA and RNA structure and function and create a Venn diagram to organize their thoughts about the subject. **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Modifications/Accommodations **
 * Linguistic:** Students will listen to the descriptions of DNA and RNA structure and function in the videos as well as using language to describe the comparisons between the two with the Venn diagram and will also use language in the comic life.
 * Interpersonal:** Students will discuss what they know about DNA and RNA structure and function in a think-pair-share**.**
 * Intrapersonal:** Students will ponder what they know about DNA and RNA structure and function in a think-pair-share.
 * Naturalist:** Students will see how the structure and function of DNA and RNA affect the natural world.
 * Logical:** Students will use logic and critical thinking to complete the Venn Diagram about DNA and RNA structure and function**.**

** I will review student’s IEP, 504 or ELLIDEP and make appropriate modifications and accommodations. ** <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students who are absent will be allowed one day for every day missed to make up work. Additionally I will post assignments on the class wiki so they can get much of it done before they get back. **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Extensions ** <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">GT students can go into more detail in the processes of transcription and translation. I will have materials and web sites available for those interested in pursuing the information further. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Students will compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA with a Comic Life.
 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Materials, Resources and Technology __**
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Video projector
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Computer
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Venn diagrams
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Computer for each child.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">White board
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">White board markers and eraser
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Manipulative DNA model


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Source for Lesson Plan and Research __**

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">From RNA to Protein Synthesis-video []

Compare DNA and RNA in structural basis []


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Maine Standards for Initial Teacher Certification and Rationale __**


 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Standard 3 - Demonstrates a knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop by providing learning opportunities that support their intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and cultural development. //**

**//Beachball learners//** //will have a variety of activities designed to help them understand about DNA and RNA// **//Clipboard learners//** //will have a rubric to help them know what needs to be included in the final product.// **//Microscope learners//** //will have time in the think-pair-share to think carefully about the topic and answer for themselves before sharing their ideas with the rest of the class.// **//Puppy learners//** //will have a safe environment where they can express their ideas in the think-pair-share and will have the opportunity to work with others.//
 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rationale: //**


 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Standard 4 - Plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, curriculum goals, and learning and development theory. //**


 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rationale: //**
 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Maine Learning Results: Science, and Technology - E. The Living Environment //**
 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">E4: Heredity and Reproduction //**
 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Grade 9-Diploma - Genetics //**
 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students examine the role of DNA in transferring traits from generation to generation, in differentiating cells, and in evolving new species //**


 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Standard 5 - Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies and appropriate technology to meet students’ needs. //**
 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rationale: //**
 * // Visual: //**//<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> The students will watch videos that illustrate DNA and RNA structure and function and create a Venn diagram to organize their thoughts about the subject.
 * Linguistic:** Students will listen to the descriptions of DNA and RNA structure and function in the videos as well as using language to describe the comparisons between the two with the Venn diagram and will also use language in the comic life.
 * Interpersonal:** Students will discuss what they know about DNA and RNA structure and function in a think-pair-share**.**
 * Intrapersonal:** Students will ponder what they know about DNA and RNA structure and function in a think-pair-share.
 * Naturalist:** Students will see how the structure and function of DNA and RNA affect the natural world.
 * Logical:** Students will use logic and critical thinking to complete the Venn Diagram about DNA and RNA structure and function**.** //


 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Type II Technology: //**//<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students will use Comic Life to compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA. //

**//Formative (Assessment for Learning)//** //The students will demonstrate their understanding of DNA and RNA similarities and differences by creating a Venn diagram listing those characteristics. (5 points)// //The students will demonstrate what they know about the role of DNA and RNA in protein building by participating in a think-pair-share.// **//Summative (Assessment of Learning)//** //Students will be able to compare and contrast the roles of DNA and RNA using comic life. This will include all of the relevant information about how DNA and RNA control traits through transcription and translation. (See content notes) They will be graded on content accuracy and detail, and creativity (20 points)// <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The classroom will be set up with the seats in a semicircle facing the projector screen. This lesson will focus on RNA, its structural differences and similarities to DNA, and its role in protein synthesis. It will involve videos and lecturing about the structure of RNA and how it differs from DNA. The students will use a Venn diagram to organize their thoughts about the differences and similarities between the two kinds of nucleic acids. They will share their thoughts with a partner and then create a comic to express what they know. Students will understand that DNA and RNA are similar molecules with important differences **(see content notes)** and DNA controls the expression of traits in differentiating cells through the production of RNA through transcription and the resulting production of proteins through the process of translation. They will also understand how the differences in structure make it possible for these things to happen. Understanding the processes of transcription and translation are important in understanding how their own traits are determined and make them who they are. //**Students examine the role of DNA in transferring traits from generation to generation, in differentiating cells, and in evolving new species**// **Day 1:** Students will watch //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Compare DNA and RNA in structural basis, //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> a[| video]comparing the structure of DNA and RNA. **(10 minutes)** **(Hook)**
 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Standard 8 - Understands and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and support the development of the learner. //**
 * //<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rationale: //**
 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Teaching and Learning Sequence __****<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">: **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Where, Why, What, Hook, Tailors: Linguistic, Naturalist, Logical, Visual **

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">After watching the video I will review the differences and similarities with the students and check for understanding through the discussion. **(20 minutes)** The students will complete a Venn Diagram organizing the similarities and differences. They will need to include at least 6 similarities and 6 differences. They will share their diagrams with a partner or two and add to their diagrams anything that they missed **(15 minutes).** I will lecture in more detail about the processes of transcription and translation**. (see content notes)** **(20 minutes)** The students will then watch a couple of movies that help the students visualize the processes of transcription and translation. **(15 minutes)** Students will know the similarities and difference in DNA and RNA structure and function by using a Venn diagram to organize the details of DNA and RNA structure. Students will watch videos about RNA and its role in building proteins and Think-pair-share their thoughts about the videos. Students will use Think-pair-share to find out how much they know about DNA and RNA relationships I will review their Venn diagrams with them to eliminate misconceptions or holes in their learning.. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">At this point the students will be able to express what they know about the structure and function of RNA and how it compares to that of DNA. They will do this in the form of a comic using Comic Life. They will continue to clarify their thinking about the processes of transcription and translation and their role in determining the traits that our bodies have. **Day 2:** I will replay the videos on transcription and translation and have a discussion with the students about these processes, and make reference to the fact that there are signaling molecules that tell the cells when to begin these processes. This will not be something they will need to know now, but is as foreshadowing to concepts taught in another unit **(20 minutes)** The students will then begin work on their comic. The rest of the day will be spent on this project **(60 minutes)** <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> **Explore, Experience, Rethink, Revise, Refine, Tailors: Visual, Logical, Linguistic, Naturalistic**
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Equip, Explore Rethink, Revise Tailors: Visual, Linguistic, Interpersonal, Naturalist, Logical **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Day 3: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Students will continue to work on their comics I will give assistance as needed, They will need to include at least 6 things that are the same, and 6 things that are different. I will have a rubric to help them to self assess. I will review the comics and return them for revision before the final grade is assigned. They will be graded on the comic **(20 points)** and completion of the Venn diagram **(5 points)** and during the **last 20 minutes of day 3**, the students will take a quiz on the processes of transcription and translation. **(5 points)**
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Evaluate, Tailors: Visual, Logical, Linguisic, Interpersonal **


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Content Notes __**

· <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> RNA has a similar structure to DNA with critical differences. · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> DNA stays in the nucleus · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> RNA is transcripted in the nucleus and then travels outside the nuclear envelope to be used for translation. · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> Transcription is the process of making a copy of a single gene in the form of RNA. · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> Translation is the process of building a protein based on the information found on a strand of RNA. · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> Ribosomes are the factory where the proteins are built. · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> Some ribosomes are on the surface of the rough ER and others are in the cytoplasm. · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> The mRNA gets attached to the active area of a ribosome and the process begins. · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> tRNA bring the amino acids(AA's) to the ribosomal complex and line them up to be attached. · <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> tRNA attach to AA's on one side and attach via a codon on the other that attach to the appropriate sequence on the RNA strand in the Ribosomal complex.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Single strand instead of double strand.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">RNA uses Uracil instead of Thymine as the coordinating base with Adenine.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Still has a helical shape, but not as tight.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Backbone still sugar and phosphate but RNA uses Ribose instead of Deoxyribose as a sugar.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">RNA has all the 'junk" sequences deleted and includes only the coding sequences.
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">RNA come in many shapes and sizes: tRNA (transfer RNA), mRNA (messenger RNA)etc and do more than one job in furthering the job of protein building


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Handouts __**


 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Venn Diagram
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Comic Life rubric
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Quiz