Need an a-maize-ing lesson to show your class how regulatory genes work? If you use the well-written resource, they'll be all ears! Biology scholars discover the gene responsible for the evolution of the modern-day corn plant through a video, reading, and data analysis. 

Concepts

corn, genetics, genes, genetic code, genetic variation, genetic traits, genetic mutation, phenotypes, genotypes

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• If you're short on time, have the class watch the film and answer quiz questions as a homework assignment
• Use the discussion options within the lesson to keep a closer watch on understanding
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pair students for the activity if your class is less experienced with amino acids and proteins
• Learners need a clear understanding of gene sequences and gene expression
  

Pros

• Lesson plan contains both formative and summative assessments
• The content is very interesting and paints a clear picture of the function of regulatory genes
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.11-12.1.a