This unit plan introduces 10th grade biology students to genetics concepts like DNA structure, Mendelian genetics, heredity, genotypes, phenotypes, pedigree analysis, Punnett squares, genetic disorders, and DNA extraction over 5 days. The plan analyzes the learners as being mostly female 10th graders with some attention issues from a rural high school. It outlines using Khan Academy videos, virtual labs, a smart board, and internet research to supplement lessons on DNA, genes, genetics, disorders, and a DNA extraction lab.

1. Unit Plan:
Genetics
MAIN OBJECTIVE:
• My students will be introduced to DNA structure, Mendelian
Genetics, heredity, genotypes, phenotypes, and will be analyzing
pedigrees, interpreting Punnett squares, diagnosing genetic
disorders, and extracting DNA by the end of the unit with 80%
accuracy.

2. Analyze Learners
 The learners are 10th grade students in a Biology
course at a fairly rural high school. Two-thirds of the
class are girls. A few of the students have mild
attention-deficit disorders.

3. Day-by-Day
Day 1: Introduction to DNA, Chromosomes, and Genes
Day 2: Mendelian Genetics and Punnett Squares
Day 3: Genotypes and Phenotypes
Day 4: Pedigree Analyses and Genetic Disorders
Day 5: DNA extraction and DNA ploidy

4. Use of Technology
 Khan Academy videos will provide a “flipped
classroom” concept
 Virtual Labs will offer Punnett Square and Pedigree
experiences
 The smart board will allow me to show DNA images
and videos
 Internet access will allow students to research
genetic disorders on their own

5. Works Cited
Dulaney, J. (2014, February 6). High School Genetics Resources
for Students and Teachers. Retrieved from http://www.
symbaloo.com/mix/dulaneyhsgenetics?searched=true
Josephs, M. (2011, May 12). Find the DNA in a Banana. Retrieved
from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/find-the-dna-
in-a-banana-bring-science-home/
What are Genes? (2007). Retrieved from http://www.abpischools.
org.uk/res/coResourceImport/modules/genome/