Lesson 09 – Who’s Your Daddy? Finding the Father
The class will analyze DNA fingerprints to determine the identity of the kittens’ father.
The class will analyze DNA fingerprints to determine the identity of the kittens’ father.
Student will learn how DNA is separated into a fingerprint by using a chromatography activity to simulate gel electrophoresis.
Students hypothesize who the father of Sparky’s kittens may be using biological information while discovering the role of gel electrophoresis in DNA testing.
Students learn about feline acne and explore possible treatments. To draw conclusions about the best solution, students must administer and analyze the results of a ‘pregnancy test’ for Sparky.
Students practice recording accurate data and analyzing results while performing a urine test for Sparky.
Students use the results of a complete blood count (CBC) test to diagnose Sparky.
Using observations and inferences as clues, students will decipher common cat diseases and disorders and hypothesize possible illnesses that Sparky may have.
Students compare and contrast humans and cats using structure and function and adaptations and then explore similarities and differences in their DNA and number of chromosomes.
Students simulate the genetic modification of an organism to produce a desired trait. Students are then introduced to the unit through reading about genetically engineered cats.
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