This unit's project will look at the DNA and how it forms into amino acids and then proteins. These proteins then come together and form into cells. These cells then combined in tissues that form organs. These organs form the parts to complex life. We will be looking at the phenomenon of how changing a part of this process and have drastic effects to the organism. Students will have to form a presentation informing the reader about how changing the DNA of an organism with the CRISPR, which is a new technology, that changes an organism's DNA to fix or kill the organism. New technology is always developing in today's society. It is important for students to have a understanding of these new technologies and how they relate back to the fundamental ideas of science. So later they can make educated decision about their life and the environment they live in.
LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits
• Genes are located in the chromosomes of cells, with each chromosome pair containing two variants of each of many distinct genes. Each distinct gene chiefly controls the production of specific proteins, which in turn affects the traits of the individual. Changes (mutations) to genes can result in changes to proteins, which can affect the structures and functions of the organism and thereby change traits. (MS-LS3-1)
What can we create with modern technology and our understanding of DNA and genetics?