meant to accompany HHMI resources and cards. Not finalized; extensive WIP.
Write QUESTIONS about this video. You may also write CONNECTIONS you have to this concept in life or media.
The video mentions that Ceniya had a blood test right after she was born. Babies in the United States usually have blood tests and other exams to check for health issues.
One type of blood test is a blood smear, which shows a person’s blood cells. Figure 1 shows blood smear results from individuals like Ceniya and Ingrid.

DESCRIBE Figure 1, in detail.
Propose RESEARCH QUESTIONS about Figure 1.
(If you cannot come up with a research question; something that could be investigated scientifically and not just with Google, propose any questions you have about the images.
Suggest INFORMATION that you think you need to start investigating these questions.
Do the cells in figure 1 (Ceniya vs Ingrid) all function the same way? Why or why not?
Figure 2 shows typical and sickled red blood cells, as well as the hemoglobin molecules found in each cell type.

COMPARE and CONTRAST the typical and sickled red blood cells and their associated hemoglobin molecules.
Using information from the above questions and introduction video, summarize what you understand so far.
25 words is not enough, 50 words is probably there, 75 words is almost certainly there, 200 words is too many.
This is a discovery-based activity. The exact answers are important, but I have other ways for you to get to the exact answers by the end. For now, trust in the process and use the sequencing and active attention to lay a strong foundation for your later understanding of how genes influence our phenotypes.
If working whole class, at start of class each partner-pair has a stack of cards; one set is labeled 'typical cell' and the other is labeled 'sickle cell'. Investigate these cards; you may sort and compare and contrast them (eventually, return them to the typical and sickle cell piles for specific sequencing), discuss the vocabulary and what you think you recognize or wonder, etc.
You are highly encouraged to use the physical cards first and then the digital sort so that you have color images and a reference to write from.
Collect your physical cards and make sure you have A-H of a red stack (typical cell) and a yellow stack (sickle cell). A-H are a way to tell you have all the cards; they are not the correct sequence.
To sequence, you need to think about what makes sense in a timeline. Once you start sequencing, you should close your laptop and focus your discussion, then call your teacher over for a check when you are done.
Sequence the typical cell cards, discussing with a partner why you have placed them where you have. This is intended to be draft, so do not worry about getting this question to turn green! Partial credit is not on and it's set to 0 points; it is fine for this question to remain red.
As you work through this part of the activity, keep this driving question in mind:








Provide reasoning for this specific sequence of cards. Your reasoning should not be 'I know the steps of the central dogma'; it should be derived from the card sort, including vocabulary and hints of sequence from the image layouts. You should incorporate as much knowledge from the Wayground as you can, including additional details. (Don't side-by-side write while looking at the report; do from recall, then ask me for feedback).
See the hint for alternate phrasing for how to write this answer.
Sequence the sickle cell cards, discussing with a partner why you have placed them where you have. This is intended to be draft, so do not worry about getting this question to turn green! Partial credit is not on and it's set to 0 points; it is fine for this question to remain red.
As you work through this part of the activity, keep this driving question in mind:








Compare and contrast; what changed during sickle cell anemia?
Write, type, or draw (by hand, preferably, not the digital version here), concepts you recall from the Pear Practice. You may list vocabulary, single phrases, or work in more complete sentences; your call!

Using terms from the diagram and your background understanding but not Google, COMPARE and CONTRAST the structure of DNA and RNA.
When you have completed your response, check the rubric and decide if you have earned the points; adjust your answer to try to meet missing points on rubric, then click the message button and let me know you are ready for grading.
Match the concepts to help you compare DNA to RNA.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
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base unique to RNA | arrow_right_alt | |
structure of RNA | arrow_right_alt |
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structure of DNA | arrow_right_alt |
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sugar in RNA | arrow_right_alt |
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base unique to DNA | arrow_right_alt |
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sugar in DNA | arrow_right_alt |
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From recall and your writing first, categorize DNA vs RNA. You can scroll up and look at the image if you get stuck.
uracil
single helix
ribose sugar
double helix

paired bases
deoxyribose sugar
thymine
hydrogen bonds

guanine
cytosine

covalent bonds
adenine
DNA
RNA
Match the characters in the comic to their context.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
this suffix means that this molecule is probably an enzyme or other protein | arrow_right_alt |
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this contains guanine, cytosine, thymine, and adenine | arrow_right_alt |
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these are generally proteins, which means they are built from AMINO acids | arrow_right_alt |
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these sad jealous molecules are RNA, riboNUCLEIC acid, messengers; we'll learn more about them later, but not today! | arrow_right_alt |
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IDENTIFY the structures of heredity.
If you are very stuck, you can review the previous question's hints, but you should be able to do this WITHOUT the provided word-bank or any hints. If you cannot, make a note to study.

phosphate-sugar backbone
nitrogenous bases
nucleus
DNA
gene
eukaryote
karyotype
chromosome
prokaryote
RNA
The sequence on the right tells a DNA fairy tale. Match the pictures to the descriptions, and then read the hint for information about the (1) (2) (3) footnotes.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
| arrow_right_alt | Once upon a time, in a eukaryotic cell far away, | |
| arrow_right_alt | lived a lovely DNA molecule with nucleotides of gold(1), | |
| arrow_right_alt | a DNA molecule with two antiparallel strands longer(2) than longcat: | |
| arrow_right_alt | trapped(3) in a nucleus, its days were quiet, | |
| arrow_right_alt | and the DNA spent those days replicating its nucleotides(4) with the help of its enzyme friends. | |
| arrow_right_alt | mRNA(5) was its one-and-only link to the outside. |
IDENTIFY the key molecules in the process of transcription.
Each of these vocabulary words, their general structure, and function, is required knowledge for the test. Pay attention to where the 'dot' sits for these labels.
The next few questions will expand on this model.

RNA
RNA polymerase
DNA polymerase
DNA
Label the process of transcription.
Each of these vocabulary words, their general structure, and function, is required knowledge for the test. Pay attention to where the 'dot' sits for these labels.
The next few questions will expand on this model.

DNA
active site
RNA
Label the process of transcription.
Each of these vocabulary words, their general structure, and function, is required knowledge for the test. Pay attention to where the 'dot' sits for these labels.
The next few questions will expand on this model.

new RNA nucleotide added
RNA
new DNA nucleotide added
DNA
DNA polymerase
exposed DNA base
RNA polymerase
active site
Label the process of translation.
Each of these vocabulary words, their general structure, and function, is required knowledge for the test.
The next few questions will expand on this model.
ribosome
mRNA
polypeptide
tRNA
ribose
amino acid
DNA


| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
| arrow_right_alt | mRNA can be identified by both its single-stranded nature and because it contains uracil |
| arrow_right_alt | the ribosome facilitates binding of tRNA to mRNA |
| arrow_right_alt | chargaff's rule determines which tRNA binds where; hydrogen bonds are temporary and easily broken |
| arrow_right_alt | each amino acid in the growing polypeptide chain is covalently bonded to the next in primary structure |
| arrow_right_alt | eventually, a stop codon signals termination of the translation process, the polypeptide chain is detached, and the ribosome dissociates |
Match to review bond types.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
process and type of bonds produced between mRNA and tRNA | arrow_right_alt | transcription; hydrogen |
process and type of bonds produced between adjacent amino acids at the ribosome | arrow_right_alt | transcription; covalent |
process and type of bonds produced between mRNA and subsequent mRNA nucleotides on the same strand | arrow_right_alt | translation; hydrogen |
process and type of bonds produced between DNA and mRNA nucleotides | arrow_right_alt | translation; covalent |
Go here, and choose "Central Dogma" section at the top.
https://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/genetic-medicine-interactive/
Work through the tabs under the section. This is your chance to get the order of cards correct; you should return to questions 11 and 13 and edit them, paying attention to what you got wrong the first time. Then, you can add information to question 12- you should show that it is added from the explainer, either by bolding or changing the color or writing in all CAPS.
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/transcribe/ will also help; the visual models aren't as directly aligned, but if you pay attention to what is happening in the pictures you will see the similarities.
Now, you can ask to have your sequences checked visually, or you can do so here by typing the sequence of letters for the cards in the question below and calling it out to me that you're ready for a check.
Record what you have learned from the game that YOU DID NOT already PROCESS from this Formative. Best suggestion: Keep a running list of terms or brief doodles, then at the END, without directly copying, write what you recall those things mean. You could even copy-paste your sequence writing from 12 to help here.
If you struggle to write, play it again. The point is to KNOW the material, not just be able to copy down the answers from the source.
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