1. Genetics
DNA

2. DNA
Key Question: What is DNA? Initial Thoughts:

3. Evidence: Bill Nye Video
Bill Nye Video – Genes
Bill Nye Genes - Part 2
Tape in your Bill Nye: Genes Worksheet

4. DNA – Deoxyribonucleic acid
The DNA molecule looks like a twisted ladder. This is called a double helix.
The stairs of the ladder are formed by pairs of nitrogen bases.
There are 4 kinds of nitrogen bases.
The arrangement of the bases determines the genetic code.
Create a strand of DNA.

5. Analysis Questions What does DNA stand for?
Where is DNA located in the cell?
Where does our DNA come from and how much from each parent?

6. Summary
What did you think DNA was before this lesson?
What did you learn about DNA from this lesson? (Minimum of 4 sentences!!!
What are some further thoughts or questions you have about ecosystems?

7. Reflection
Create a magazine ad advertising DNA.

8. Big Idea
DNA is a strand of genes that is located in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells and determines our traits.