Thursday, January 29th, 2026 (SILVER)

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.

3. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of Unit VI concepts by successfully completing the Unit VI- DNA Protein Synthesis and Mutation Quiz.

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

Daily Plan:

1st Half of Class

1. Turn in Mutations Practice via Canvas (Submit an image of your completed practice under the title "Mutations Practice Turn In for SILVER DAY 1/29" by the end of your period)

2. Science Department- Graphing and Scientific Reading Comprehension #3 (Please complete this by midnight tonight, there is no access code) 

Please remember that even though this is NOT for a grade in Skyward, this is a way for all of the Biology teachers to gauge how well you are learning so please try your best, thanks!!!

3. Go Over Mutations Practice (Pushed to Monday)

4. Assessment- Unit VI: DNA- Protein Synthesis and Mutations Quiz (Pushed to Monday)

2nd Half of Class

5. Documentary- Finish Cracking the Code of Life 

                            (Pushed to Monday) 

                            Guided Question Sheet

6. Activity- Continue 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 Monday). 

Homework:

Complete Mutations in Snorks Activity (E.O.P. 2/2)