BELLWORK: In 37 words, describe the process and purpose of DNA replication. You must use the words

replication, helicase, DNA polymerase, nucleotide, nitrogenous base, antiparallel and semiconservative

**NOTECARD CHECK TODAY, 19 TOTAL NOTECARDS**

HAPPY THURSDAY

Reminders• Substitute Tomorrow• Test will be next

Tuesday• I.A.N. Check next Friday

BELLWORK: In 37 words, describe the process and purpose of DNA replication. You must use the words

replication, helicase, DNA polymerase, nucleotide, nitrogenous base, antiparallel and semiconservative

**NOTECARD CHECK TODAY, 19 TOTAL NOTECARDS**

HAPPY THURSDAY

Essential Questions from last week:

What are the components of DNA?

What is the purpose of DNA?

Today’s Essential Question: Can I demonstrate

understanding of DNA structure and replication?

Your turn…..

• What would the complementary strand to TATTCGCTAACAGATCGA be?

Let’s REPLICATEStep 1: Do you have a nitrogenous base? Which one?Step 2: Find your matching nitrogenous base

according to the base pair rules.Step 3: Create a double helix with 5 other

nucleotides.Step 4: Create a double helix with the entire class.Step 5: What is the purpose of helicase?Step 6: What is the purpose of DNA polymerase?

Direct Instruction & Small Group CHAMPS

Closure….Comic Book Replication

Using your Bellwork, create a 6 strip comic book page describing the process of DNA Replication. – Be creative in the representation of your setting and

characters– Include thought bubbles and character names (DNA,

Helicase, DNA Polymerase, etc…)– Must include color– Will be due in the tray on Friday (Monday for band

kids)

Small Group CHAMPS