Overall Expectations of Genetic Processes Unit
By the end of the course, students will be expected to:
D1. evaluate the importance of some recent contributions to our knowledge of genetic processes, and analyse social and ethical implications of genetic and genomic research
D2. investigate genetic processes, including those that occur during meiosis, and analyse data to solve basic genetics problems involving monohybrid and dihybrid crosses
D3. demonstrate an understanding of concepts, processes, and technologies related to the transmission of hereditary characteristics.
By the end of the course, students will be expected to:
D1. evaluate the importance of some recent contributions to our knowledge of genetic processes, and analyse social and ethical implications of genetic and genomic research
D2. investigate genetic processes, including those that occur during meiosis, and analyse data to solve basic genetics problems involving monohybrid and dihybrid crosses
D3. demonstrate an understanding of concepts, processes, and technologies related to the transmission of hereditary characteristics.
Big Ideas of Genetic Disorders:
Genetic and genomic research can have social and environmental implications. Variability and diversity of living organisms result from the distribution of genetic materials during the process of meiosis |
Guiding Questions for Genetic Disorders:
What is a genetic disorder and how is it acquired/inherited?
What is a mutation? What are some of the ethical issues surrounding gene therapy and genetic testing? |
Genetic Disorders Outline:
This topic can be broken down into two sections or chapters as done below, following McGraw-Hill Ryerson Biology 11, 2003 edition. Within each section, possible lesson headings are listed underneath. Please note that not all topics are necessarily covered in every grade 11U biology class. Please see individual lessons for specific expectations.
Genetic Disorders
Genetic Testing
This topic can be broken down into two sections or chapters as done below, following McGraw-Hill Ryerson Biology 11, 2003 edition. Within each section, possible lesson headings are listed underneath. Please note that not all topics are necessarily covered in every grade 11U biology class. Please see individual lessons for specific expectations.
Genetic Disorders
- What is a Genetic Disorder?
- Abnormal Chromosome Structure
- Abnormal Chromosome Number
- Autosomal Inheritance
- Sex Linked Traits
Genetic Testing
- Ethical Implications
- Determining Genetic Disorders
- Technological Advances