OVERVIEW: DNA Research and Library lesson
Mr. Steven Smith and Ms. Wendy Lee
VITAL INFORMATION
Subjects:	Science, Library Science
Grade/Level:	10th Grade
Time Required:	45 minutes per lesson, 90 minutes total
Objective(s):	The students will be able to: develop basic organizational skills utilize cursory knowledge of the library explore the structure of DNA model the structure of DNA
Summary:	Students will be able to: locate library resources in order to complete research assignment on DNA demonstrate a basic knowledge of how the Dewey Decimal Classification works build a model of DNA
IMPLEMENTATION
Learning Activities:	Lesson 1: Lesson 2:
Resources and Unit Handouts:	Library PowerPoint DDC PowerPoint Handout #1 Handout #2 Handout #3 DNA PowerPoint DNA Handout Research Question #1
STANDARDS	WV CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES: LM.10.1.1 select specific library resources as needed. LM.9.2.1 demonstrate knowledge of a secondary school library media center, personnel, organization, electronic retrieval systems and procedures. SC.O.B.2.9- explore the discovery of DNA and examine the molecular structure of the double helix. SC.O.B.2.11- research and debate the application of DNA technology in the context of social, ethical and political issues. SC.S.10.3 - demonstrate the ability to use inquiry process to explore systems, models, and changes. USA - 21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS & ICT LITERACY Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others Acting on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contribution to the domain in which the innovation occurs 21C.O.9-12.1.LS1 - Student recognizes information needed for problem solving, can efficiently browse, search and navigate online to access relevant information, evaluates information based on credibility, social, economic, political and/or ethical issues, and presents findings clearly and persuasively using a range of technology tools and media. 21C.O.9-12.2.LS3 - Student engages in a problem solving process by formulating questions and applying complex strategies in order to independently solve problems. 21C.O.9-12.3.LS1 - Student remains composed and focused, even under stress, willingly aligns his/her personal goals to the goals of others when appropriate, approaches conflict from win-win perspective, and derives personal satisfaction from achieving group goals. NATIONAL STANDARDS Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. · Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. · In all organisms, the instructions for specifying the characteristics of the organism are carried in DNA. · Large polymer formed from subunits of four kinds (A, G, C, and T). · The chemical and structural properties of DNA explain how the genetic information that underlies heredity is both encoded in genes (as a string of molecular "letters") and replicated (by a templating mechanism). Each DNA molecule in a cell forms a single chromosome. · Explore the discovery of DNA and examine the molecular structure of the double helix.