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Gold Seal Lesson:
Hereditary
Sciences Research Symposium
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Copernicus
Education Gateway
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Subject:
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Science
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Grade:
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9-12
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ICLE Standards:
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Science as Inquiry: Develop understandings about
scientific inquiry.
Life Science: Develop an understanding of the
molecular base of heredity and of biological evolution.
History and Nature of Science: Develop an
understanding of science as a human endeavor, the nature of scientific knowledge, and historical perspectives.
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Performance Task:
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The class will hold a Hereditary Sciences Research
Symposium. You will assume the role of a great scientist from the past or present. From the list of scientists (attached), select
one and pretend to be that scientist.
Research an important experiment done by your chosen scientist and write a
report of his or her laboratory work as if you were the one doing it. Then prepare and make a presentation
as that scientist might have done in his or her time (See Attachment B for announcement of the
presentation). A vita or resume is required for your scientist. You will be judged on each of the following components of the task.
- Vita: The vita should include biographical information. Although it may
include such things as date of birth, place of education, etc., it should also include the scientific
accomplishments that give you the credibility to make a presentation at this prestigious conference.
- Written Laboratory Report (of your most recognized work): Include title,
purpose of research, procedures used, data collected, and conclusions.
- Presentation: Explain your work and its significance to the class
(remember your place in history). Use some visual aids, props, costumes, etc. to make your presentation more
appealing to the audience.
- Bibliography: At least two sources besides your textbook must be cited.
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Knowledge / Skills:
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Examine the foundations of genetics involving
heredity and inherited traits passed on through generations, understand the
gene-chromosome concept, and apply classical genetic studies (Mendelian
genetics). (s12)
Examine evolution as it relates to theories
concerning the origin of life.
(s44)
Know the features of genetic patterns such as
sex inheritance and sex linkage and how dominant and recessive traits
explain variations that are hidden in one generation can be expressed in
the next. (s54)
Gather information from a variety of sources,
including electronic sources, and summarize, analyze, and evaluate its use
for a report. (ela3)
Understand and use graphs, charts, and visuals
to enhance informational writing.
(ela29)
Use writing as a tool for learning in formats
such as learning logs, laboratory reports, note-taking, and journals. (ela40)
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Rubric:
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Each
component of the task will be graded independently using the 1 to 4 point
scoring guide below. The final score will be the average of the four individual scores.
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4 Points = The student goes beyond the basic
requirements. He/she exhibits creative thinking, clear understanding, and/or insight.
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3 Points = The student meets the requirements but
doesn't show any special interest, understanding, or insight.
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2 Points = The student barely meets the minimum
requirements.
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1 Point = The student does not complete the task and/or does not meet
minimum requirements.
Task Component Requirements
1. Vita (resume): written as though the student were the research
scientist; includes date of birth, education, professional accomplishments; is clear, organized, typed, easy to read.
2. Written Laboratory Report: Includes the following:
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Title - reveals something about the research experiment
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Purpose - answers the question, "What is this research experiment
trying to show?"
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Procedure - tells the steps that will be taken to complete the research
experiment
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Data - measurable and/or observable results from the research experiment
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Conclusion - an explanation of what happened in the research experiment and
why it happened. The conclusion should be based on the data and should refer to what was said in
the purpose. That is, did the research experiment show what was intended in the purpose? Is the
conclusion supported by the data?
3. Presentation: convinces audience that you are the researcher; explains
your work so that others understand it; explains why your work is important to science and/or
society; convinces others that we should believe your conclusions.
4. Bibliography: contains a minimum of two sources in addition to textbook;
correct form for articles, books, etc. Neatness and organization will be considered in the grading of all four
components.
List of Scientists
Group 1 Chromosome Theory
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Walter Fleming (1879) first observed chromosomes
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Walter Sutton (1902) genes on chromosomes
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Wilhelm Johannsen (1909) named the gene, etc.
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Thomas Hunt Morgan (1912) verified Sutton's ideas
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A.H. Sturtevant (1910-16) with Morgan
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H.J. Miller (1910-16) with Morgan
Group 2 Structure of DNA
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Friedrich Miescher (1869) discovered nucleic acid
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Frederick Griffith (1928) transformation
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Oswald Avery (1944) DNA is transforming principle
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Erwin Cargaff (1949) A=T, C=G
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Alfred Hershey, Martha Chase (1952) confirmed DNA as genetic material
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Rosalind Franklin (1950s) X-ray diffraction of DNA
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James Watson, Francis Crick (1950s) double helix
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Group 3 Genetic Principles
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Gregor Mendel (1860s) principles of heredity
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Hugo deVries (1900) replicated work of Mendel
Group 4 Evolution
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Thomas Malthus (1798) population growth
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Charles Darwin (late 1858) natural selection
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Motoo Kimura (recent) natural theory of evolution
Group 5 Microbiology
Group 6
Group 7 Genetic Engineering
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Stanley Cohen, Herbert Boyer (1973) put frog gene in bacteria
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Alec Jeffreys (1984) DNA fingerprinting
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Human Genome Project (1988)
Group 8 Beginning of Life
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Stanley Miller, Harold Urey (1953) simulation of early earth
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Dr. J. Wm. Schopf (1990) Discovery through reading; origin of life
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Thomas Cech (recent) RNA as catalyst
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Miscellaneous
Frederick Sanger (1943) amino acid sequence of insulin
HEREDITARY SCIENCES RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
As a contributor to modern day understanding in the fields of genetics and evolution,
you are cordially invited to present your world famous scientific research to
(teacher's) biology class.
The presentation of papers will be held as the concluding event of the Festival of
Hereditary. Studies
on or about (dates of class presentations).
A submission of your written laboratory work and conclusions is requested, as well as a formal presentation that
includes
a summarization and demonstration of the results of your work.
Please submit a vita (resume) so that you may formally be introduced by a
fellow presenter.
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Keywords:
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CHEMISTRY
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
LIFE SCIENCE
EVOLUTION
GENETICS
HISTORY OF LIFE SCIENCE
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
SCIENTISTS
EXPOSITION
ORAL PRESENTATION
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Grades:
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Kg [] - 1 [] - 2 [] - 3 [] - 4 [] - 5 [] - 6 [] - 7 [] - 8 [] - 9 [X]
- 10 [X] - 11 [X] - 12 [X]
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ICLE Application:
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