This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching high school students about DNA. It includes an analysis of the learners, the main objective to have students demonstrate a deeper understanding of DNA through comparison to RNA, a DNA extraction lab, videos, and creating a poster with 90% accuracy. The lesson will take place over 5 days covering topics such as what DNA is, its role in the modern world, extraction, and its relationship to RNA and proteins. Various technologies will be used including videos, PowerPoints, blogs, posters, and websites.
2. ANALYSIS OF THE LEARNER
? 9th-12th Grade, General Education
? Age Range: 14 to 18 years old
? 25 Students: 13 Girls, 12 Boys
? Ethnic Makeup: 75% Caucasian, 20% African American, 5% Latino
? 3 Students have mild ADHD
3. MAIN OBJECTIVE
? My students will demonstrate a deeper understanding of DNA after comparing and
contrasting it to RNA, completing a DNA extraction lab, watching videos, and creating their
own poster for DNA by the end of the week with a 90% accuracy.
4. DAY-BY-DAY BREAKDOWN
? Day 1: What is DNA?
? Day 2: DNA in the Modern World
? Day 3: DNA Extraction Lab
? Day 4: DNA vs. RNA
? Day 5: DNA and Proteins
5. USE OF TECHNOLOGY
? YouTube Videos
? PowerPoints
? Blogs
? Posters
? Facebook
? YouTube
? Webquest
6. WORK CITED
? Waldron, I., & Doherty, J. (2011, January 3). DNA Extraction. Retrieved September 22, 2014, from
http://www.lessonplansinc.com/science.php?/biology/detail/dna_extraction
? Billy Smith (my 10th grade Biology Teacher)
? Dr. Elmer Price ( my Biology 120 professor)
