2. Understanding Genetic Switch Part 1: Energy and Cell Division

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

In this lesson, students explore the Genetic Switch model to understand how energy of a cell is a critical factor for growth and reproduction and how it is modeled. 

They also explore the relation between energy of a cell and cell division as it's modeled in this Genetic Switch computational model. 

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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
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