1. Opening Activity: March 5, 2018
I will stamp “landmark Discovery” questions.
Pick up Elephant Reading from front table. READ. Answer questions in journal:
Describe the problem with the ivory trade.
What is a DNA fingerprint?
How have scientists collected elephant DNA in the wild? Here in the US?
How the Elephant DNA maps help elephants?
I can… Practice pipets and describe molecular tools used to manipulate DNA.
Homework:
HES Test Retake Tues 3/5 at 8am
R. Enzyme practice due 3/8
DNA and Micropipet Quiz 3/8

2. Dr. Wasser and Dr. Comstock’s lab
Trip Jennings Video

3. Today’s Goals
Complete #11 on Lab #12 - Practice measuring out small amounts of liquid.
Clean up – put tubes A-C in container at front table, discard trash and put all materials back in tub. - STAMP
Pick up Restriction Enzyme Handout from front table. Read and start work.
DUE Thursday 3/8

4. Opening Activity: March 6, 2018
Pick up a DNA/Biotech Tool quiz checklist at front table – QUIZ 3/8.
Pick up your nametag at front table.
How do restriction enzymes help with manipulating DNA? How do they work?
Which DNA sequence does ECoR1 recognize?
I can… Listen respectfully and contribute to drug/alcohol discussion.
Homework:
HES Test Retake Tues 3/5 at 8am
R. Enzyme practice due 3/8
DNA and Micropipet Quiz 3/8

5. Opening Activity: March 7, 2018
Pick up your name tag at front table and place in front of you.
A few reminders: PLEASE READ!!
Biotech Tool and DNA quiz tomorrow 3/8 15 pts.
Restriction Enzyme Practice Due 3/8
NOTE: Review Checklist for quiz and Restriction Enzyme practice worksheets are both in the class files at resource table.
I can… Listen respectfully and contribute to drug/alcohol discussion.
Homework:
R. Enzyme practice due 3/8
DNA and Biotech Tool Quiz 3/8

6. Opening Activity: March 8, 2018
Have your Restriction Enzyme Practice out for a stamp. Ms. Farbarik will come stamp!
Use your Biotech Tools/DNA checklist to study for the quiz. It will start shortly.
Today’s Goals:
Biotech Tools and DNA Quiz
Lab #13 DNA Goes to the Races – pre lab questions
Hot of the press news: Why was it colder in Europe last year than at the N. Pole?
I can… Explain your knowledge of DNA and Biotech Tools.
Homework:
Biotech Café Current Event Article Due 3/19

7. When done w/ Quiz…. Turn into class folder at front table.
Pick up class copies: DNA Goes to the Races.
Read DNA Goes to the Races
Answer questions in journal.
3. If you finish pick up hot of the press current event article. Read. How does this article relate to our Human Energy Systems Unit? (Write in journal).

8. Genetic Engineering Video
Genetic Engineering Video (short)
Research in Genetic Engineering

9. Opening Activity: March 9, 2018
Review your restriction enzyme practice from Wednesday. For each problem:
How many fragments of DNA?
What are the base pair sizes of each fragment? See whiteboard how to count fragment sizes.
I can… Explain how gel electrophoresis allows scientists to study DNA.
Homework:
Elephant Gel Practice Due 3/12

10. Lab #14 DNA Goes to the Races
Goal – Investigate how gel electrophoresis allows scientists to study DNA.
Read Instructions at Table
- Digest your DNA w/
Restriction Enzymes.
- Use your lab table as giant
gel to simulate DNA position.
- Copy gel in journal.
Be sure all group members get it for teacher quiz & stamp.

11. How do scientists compare DNA?
Polymorphisms –
Differences in DNA sequence duce to mutations or changes n the sequence.

12. How do scientists compare DNA?
Banding Patterns – A pattern visible on a gel after DNA gel electrophoresis. The pattern is unique to an individual or populations of organisms because they share similar DNA. Example of banding Patterns used in to solve a Crime, blood stain and 4 suspects. Who did it?

13. How will we use biotechnology to help conserve elephants?
Interview with Sam Wasser
Elephant Conservation Video  

14. How will we use biotechnology to help conserve elephants?