Week of Jan 21

Date	Learning Objective	Classwork	Homework	Assessment Criteria
Jan 21	The genetic information responsible for inherited characteristics is encoded in the DNA molecules in chromosomes. DNA is composed of four subunits (A,T,C,G).	page 403-404, p/p all, R/C 1 & 2	EOC Practice Page 2 – Due Friday	Describe how DNA molecules are long chains linking four subunits (smaller molecules) whose sequence encodes genetic information
21/23	Choosing the best solution involves comparing alternatives with respect to criteria and constraints, then building and testing a model or other representation of the final design	Gel Box Exploration: Intergalactic battle	EOC Process: Criteria and Constraints – Due Friday	Choose the best solution for a problem, create a model or drawing of the final design, and devise a way to test it.
24	The sequence of subunits in a gene specifies the amino acids needed to make a protein.	Pages 404-411, P/P 1 - 5 Finish Gel Box lab	Build DNA – Due Feb 7	Illustrate the process by which gene sequences are copied to produce proteins