SBI4U D.
Molecular Genetics Unit Overview
Lesson Lesson Topic
1 Scientific
Contributions
2 DNA & RNA
3 DNA Replication
4 Central Dogma &
Transcription
5 Translation
6 Gene Expression
7 Mutations
8 Biotechnology
9 Gel Electrophoresis
10 PCR
11 Biotechnology Ethics
Lab Bacterial ID Lab
(Optional)
Specific Expectations Activity
D3.7 Describe on the basis of research, some of the historical scientific contributions that ● Individual: Create an infographic
have advanced our understanding of molecular genetics.
D3.2 Compare the structures and functions of RNA and DNA, and explain their roles in the ● Course Mind Map
process of protein synthesis ● Google Meets
D.2.3 Conduct an investigation to extract DNA from a specimen of plant or animal ● Individual: DNA Extraction Lab
D3.1 Explain the current model of DNA replication, and describe the different repair ● Course Mind Map
mechanisms that can correct mistakes in DNA sequencing ● Google Meets
D3.3 Explain the steps involved in the process of protein synthesis and how genetic ● Course Mind Map
expression is controlled in prokaryotes and eukaryotes by regulatory proteins ● Google Meets
D3.3 Explain the steps involved in the process of protein synthesis and how genetic ● Course Mind Map
expression is controlled in prokaryotes and eukaryotes by regulatory proteins ● Google Meets
D3.3 Explain the steps involved in the process of protein synthesis and how genetic ● Course Mind Map
expression is controlled in prokaryotes and eukaryotes by regulatory proteins ● Google Meets
● Group: Graphic Organizer
D3.4 Explain how mutagens, such as radiation and chemicals, can cause mutations by ● Course Mind Map
changing the genetic material in cells ● Individual: Study Game
D3.6 Describe the function of some of the cell components used in biotechnology ● Course Mind Map
● Google Meets
D2.4 Investigate and analyse the cell components involved in the process of protein ● Course Mind Map
synthesis, using appropriate laboratory equipment and techniques, or a computer ● Google Meets
simulation ● Individual: GE Lab
D3.5 Describe some examples of genetic modification, and explain how it is applied in
industry and agriculture
D3.5 Describe some examples of genetic modification, and explain how it is applied in ● Course Mind Map
industry and agriculture (the development and mechanisms of the polymerase chain ● Individual: PCR Lab
reaction)
D1.1 Analyse, on the basis of research, some of the social ethical, and legal implications of ● Google Meets
biotechnology ● Pairs: Biotech Research
D1.2 Analyse, on the basis of research, some key aspects of Canadian regulations
pertaining to biotechnology, and compare them to regulations from other jurisdictions
D2.2 Analyse a simulated strand of DNA to determine the genetic code and base pairing of ● Individual: Bacterial ID Lab
DNA
D2.3 Conduct an investigation to extract DNA from a specimen of plant or animal