Assignment #3: Using Bloom’s Taxonomy for Formative Assessment

Educator Preparation Institute, Miami-Dade College

EPI 0002: Instructional Strategies

Javonie Wilcox

Assignment #3: Using Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge in Formative Assessment-

FEAP 4a-d

Evgenii Arkhangelskii

Lesson Topic: DNA replication.

Lesson Plan Title: Describing the basic process of DNA replication, and explanting of the

replication process.

Lesson Description

In this lesson, students will learn about the basic of DNA replication. It is an important

process to transfer genetic information from one cell to another. During this lesson students will

know what is DNA replication, which they play role in genetics and transferring information.

Students will do some activities, such as Modeling DNA replication, and DNA replication

practice sheet. They will work with a partner to complete Modeling DNA replication. At the end

of the lesson, the teacher has embedded a video clip that explains the DNA replication. The

lesson will take 140 minutes.

Standards

● SC.912. L.16.3 Describe the basic process of DNA replication and how it relates to the

transmission and conservation of the genetic information.

Objective
 After completing the DNA replication practice, students will be able to Describe the basic

process of DNA replication and how it relates to the transmission and conservation of the

genetic information to a degree of 80% accuracy.

Materials

Prep Time, Resources, and Management

• Connect the projector and the computer, ensure the YouTube videos “DNA replication”

(https://youtu.be/TNKWgcFPHqw).

● Create a master notes sheet in advance of the lesson

Materials Needed

● Presentation of the warm-up template (weekly)

● Scissors, color pencils, glue

● Guided notes worksheets (based upon the textbook’s lesson plan’s suggested problems)

● Class presentation

● Modeling the DNA replication, printed worksheet activity

● DNA replication practice printed worksheet

● Computer/laptops for student classwork/homework and assistive technologies

Question 1.

How are DNA and RNA similar and how are they different from each other?

Student A: RNA is different from DNA, the sugar in RNA is ribose not deoxyribose, RNA is

generally single-stranded and not double-stranded.

Student B: RNA contains uracil in place of thymine. DNA is the "master plan”

Question 2.

What does DNA replication require a great deal of?

Student A: DNA unwinds at the origin of replication. Helicase opens up the DNA-forming

replication forks; these are extended in both directions.

Student B: Single-strand binding proteins coat the DNA around the replication fork to prevent

rewinding of the DNA.

Question 3.

How can you describe the basic molecule of all life on Earth?

Student A: Four organic molecules make up all the life on Earth. Organic molecules contain

carbon and hydrogen.

Student B: The four molecules of life are proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Each

of the four groups is vital for every single organism on Earth.

Question 4.

What kind of molecules are important in our life for future generations?

Student A: Proteins are the first of the molecules of life and they are really the building blocks of

life.

Student B : DNA is a double stranded molecule, RNA is single stranded.

Two questions using “higher” order questions from Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Question 5.

What would have happened if the DNA replication has stopped?

Student A: Without DNA, cells could not reproduce, which would mean extinction of the

species.

Student B: We will die. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. DNA replication is part of

cell division. Which keeps us alive.

Question 6.
What do you imagine if DNA changes its function?

Student A: It is going to be some changes in the DNA, and it brings to mutation.

Student B: It can lead to new form of life.

References

1. Watson JD, Crick FH. Molecular structure of nucleic acids: a structure for deoxyribose

nucleic acid. Nature. 1953 Apr 25;171(4356):737-8. doi: 10.1038/171737a0. PMID:

13054692.

2. Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition. New York:

Garland Science; 2002. Section 5.2, DNA Is Replicated by Polymerases That Take

Instructions from Templates. Available from:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK26879/

3. Lander ES, Linton LM, Birren B, et al. Initial sequencing and analysis of the human genome.

Nature. 2001 Feb 15;409(6822):860-921. doi: 10.1038/35057062. PMID: 11237011.