Lesson Plan: Molecular Basis of Inheritance (Class 12)

Objective: Students will understand the molecular basis of inheritance, including DNA replication, transcription, and translation.

Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - PowerPoint presentation - Video resources - Worksheet resources

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin by asking students what they know about DNA and inheritance. 2. Introduce the topic of the molecular basis of inheritance and explain that we will be learning about how DNA is replicated and used to create proteins. 3. Show a short video clip to introduce the topic, such as “DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis” by Amoeba Sisters (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5mJbP23Buo).

Body (40 minutes): 1. Use a PowerPoint presentation to explain the process of DNA replication, including the role of enzymes and the steps involved. 2. Show a video resource to reinforce the concept, such as “DNA Replication: The Cell’s Extreme Team Sport” by TedEd (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hk9jct2ozY). 3. Use a worksheet resource to allow students to practice identifying the steps of DNA replication, such as “DNA Replication Worksheet” by Biologycorner (https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/dna-replication-worksheet.html). 4. Explain the process of transcription and translation, including the role of RNA and ribosomes. 5. Show a video resource to reinforce the concept, such as “Transcription and Translation” by Amoeba Sisters (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itsb2SqR-R0). 6. Use a worksheet resource to allow students to practice identifying the steps of transcription and translation, such as “Transcription and Translation Worksheet” by Biologycorner (https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/transcription-translation-worksheet.html).

Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. Review the key concepts of DNA replication, transcription, and translation. 2. Ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how it relates to inheritance. 3. Show a short video clip to summarize the topic, such as “The Molecular Basis of Inheritance” by Bozeman Science (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnUwK0Cy8AA).

Assessment: - Monitor student participation and engagement during the lesson. - Collect and review completed worksheets to assess understanding of the concepts. - Use a quiz or test to assess overall comprehension of the topic.