Curriculum Framework

Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Unit 3 Lesson 4

Established
Goals

Desired Results (stage 1)

Transfer
Students will be able to independently use their learning to
T1 Analyze genetic case files and provide written and oral feedback to a patient or family.
T2 Determine which situations would require the expertise of a genetic counselor.
Meaning
UNDERSTANDINGS: Students will understand that
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Students will keep considering
U1 - The expression of a trait through the generations of a family
Q1 How do genetic counselors analyze genetic risk?
can be visualized using a pedigree.
Q2 How are pedigrees used to determine the mode of inheritance of
U2 - A Punnett square is a simple graphical way of discovering
genetic diseases?
all of the potential combinations of genotypes of an offspring and
Q3 What are the ethical implications of analyzing our genetic
can be used to determine the percent chance of each genotype
makeup?
occurring.
Acquisition
KNOWLEDGE: Students will
SKILLS: Students will
K1 - Explain how pedigrees can be used to determine the mode
S1 - Draw and analyze pedigree charts to illustrate passage of a trait
of inheritance of genetic diseases. U1
through generations. U1
S2 - Determine and compare the experimental probability and the
theoretical probability of inheriting a trait. U1, U2
S3 - Analyze pedigrees to calculate the probability of inheriting a trait
or disease. U1, U2

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Evidence (stage 2)

Students will demonstrate knowledge and

skills by
Analyzing gel electrophoresis results (A3.4.1)
Students will

1. Build Anna Garcia family pedigree using

the results of gel electrophoresis.

Assessments
for Learning

1. The
teacher
will review
the
Student
Pedigree
Sheet and
give
feedback.
2. All
conclusion
questions
will be
reviewed.

Assessments
of Learning
1. Students
will
complete
the
Student
Pedigree
Sheet.

Activities (A), Projects (P),

and Problems (B)
A 3.4.1
A 3.4.2
A 3.4.3 (optional)

Learning Plan (stage 3)

Knowledge and Skills
K1, S1
K1, S1, S2, S3

2. They will
answer all
conclusion
questions.

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