Monday, January 26th, 2026 (RED)

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to successfully synthesize a protein from a DNA sequence.

2. Students will examine different types of mutations and their effects on protein synthesis and physical traits.

Warm-Up: See Slide (Check Your Answers Here)

Daily Plan:

1st Half of Class

1. Go Over Mutations Practice (Pushed to Wednesday)

2. Documentary- Finish Cracking the Code of Life                                                               (Pushed to Wednesday)

                            Guided Question Sheet

2nd Half of Class

3. Activity- Mutations in Snorks                                                               (You can download and print this activity out OR you can download and begin the activity digitally and transfer your work to a physical copy on Wednesday).

4. Activity- Unit VI: DNA- Protein Synthesis and Mutations Review                                               Guide

                   Unit VI: DNA- Protein Synthesis and Mutations Review                                               Guide KEY

Homework:

1. Prep/Study for Unit VI: DNA- Protein Synthesis and Mutations Quiz (1/28)   

2. Complete Mutation in Snorks Activity (E.O.P. 1/30)