4. Understanding Genetic Switch Part 3: Genetic Regulation

Sugat Dabholkar
Biology
2 class periods (90 min)
High School
v1

Overview

In this lesson, students synthesize the ideas from the previous two lessons to develop deep understanding of molecular mechanisms of genetic regulation. 

Underlying Pages

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards
  •   Life Science
    • [HS-LS4] Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
  •   NGSS Practice
    • Analyzing Data
    • Communicating Information
    • Constructing Explanations, Designing Solutions
    • Asking Questions, Defining Problems
    • Using Models
    • Arguing from Evidence
    • Conducting Investigations
Computational Thinking in STEM
  •   Data Practices
    • Analyzing Data
    • Collecting Data
    • Creating Data
    • Manipulating Data
    • Visualizing Data
  •   Modeling and Simulation Practices
    • Using Computational Models to Find and Test Solutions
    • Using Computational Models to Understand a Concept
  •   Systems Thinking Practices
    • Investigating a Complex System as a Whole
    • Thinking in Levels
    • Understanding the Relationships within a System