Cell Biology, DNA, & Genetics: Featuring the Alien Genetics Lab! (HS)
Learn about Cells, Cell Division, DNA, Genetics, & Punnett Squares with Nearpod Interactive Slides and diagrams you can label while listening to recordings. Tie it all together with the Alien Genetics Lab!
Stephanie Newton, BSc
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4.8
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. The Alien Genetics Project will take 1-2 hours. Lesson quizzes are offered at the end of each lesson. Homework is optional (although all work in a flex class is "homework" :).Assessment
The Alien Genetics Project will be graded. Lesson quizzes are offered at the end of each lesson.Grading
All work turned in to me will receive feedback and a grade. Contact me if you would like me to total a cumulative grade at the end of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
In this 4-lesson self-paced/pre-recorded course, learners will learn about cells, cell division, DNA, genetics, and Punnett Squares via lecture videos clips interspersed between Nearpod Interactive Slides (to help learners stay engaged and have fun!). The class will culminate with the popular Alien Genetics Lab where they will learn how traits are passed down by drawing aliens using traits based on their Punnett Squares. **Each of the first 3 lessons includes**: 1. Lecture video clips which total 30 minutes of lecture per lesson. 2. Nearpod Interactive Slides between video clips. 3. A set of teaching slides which can be downloaded and kept by learners. 4. A 10-question quiz included in each lesson (located at the end of the Nearpod slides). 5. Lessons 1 and 2 include diagrams we will draw on together, and Lesson 3 includes an Escape Room! The last lesson (lesson 4) includes video instructions for completing the Alien Project! This course is suitable for high school students and possibly advanced upper middle school students. This class could be followed by my HS Anatomy/Physiology/Pathology class. **Syllabus**: Lesson 1: Animal Cells Nearpod Interactive Slides (including Lesson 1 Quiz) Animal Cell Diagram Printable Lesson 2: Cellular Respiration and Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis) Nearpod Interactive Slides (including Lesson 2 Quiz) Meiosis Diagram Printable Lesson 3: Punnett Squares/DNA and Genetics Nearpod Interactive Slides (including Lesson 3 Quiz) DNA Escape Room Lesson 4: Punnett Squares/Alien Project Nearpod Interactive Slides (including Lesson 4 Quiz) Alien Project Printable **My full list of high school science classes**: Cell Biology (this class) Anatomy/Physiology/Pathology Nutrition 101
Learning Goals
Learners will know the structure and function of cell organelles, understand the synergistic relationship between cellular respiration and photosynthesis, know the steps of cell division (mitosis and meiosis), be able to "code" DNA (ATCG), and understand how traits are passed down (utilizing Punnett Squares to observe trends). Learners will be able to apply their understanding of genetics by creating an Alien Family!
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Animal Cells
Animal Cells
Nearpod Interactive Slides (including Lesson 1 Quiz)
Animal Cell Diagram Printable Lesson 2:
Cellular Respiration, Cell Division
Cellular Respiration, Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis)
Nearpod Interactive Slides (including Lesson 2 Quiz)
Meiosis Diagram Printable Lesson 3:
Punnett Squares, DNA & Genetics
DNA and Genetics
Nearpod Interactive Slides (including Lesson 3 Quiz)
DNA Escape Room Lesson 4:
Punnett Squares/Alien Genetics Project
Punnett Squares/Alien Project
Nearpod Interactive Slides (including Lesson 4 Quiz)
Alien Project Printable Other Details
Learning Needs
Video clips are interspersed between engaging Nearpod Interactive Slides. Flexible deadline schedule. Homework is optional.
Parental Guidance
Meiosis is cell division of reproductive cells. These terms will be used in this class: egg, sperm, reproductive cells, offspring.
Supply List
Paper and colored pencils for Meiosis Diagram and Alien Genetics Project.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Nearpod.com, Youtube.com, CK12.org (no accounts of passwords required for these resources)
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Florida State University
I have a BS degree in Nutrition and Food Science (pre-med track) from Florida State University. After working as a pharmaceutical sales representative, I later became a certified middle school science teacher and taught middle school science in the Florida public school system for 5 years. I have since been an online teacher since 2018. I'm also a mom to a homeschool graduate and a current high school student :)Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
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Ages: 13-18
