Reproduction+and+heredity

=Reproduction and heredity=

__Enduring Understandings__
==Offspring of sexual reproduction express some traits from the father, and some traits from the mother. The pattern of inheritance of different traits is somewhat predictable. == Genes are present on a person’s DNA, which exists in every cell of a person’s body. Scientists are able to use DNA at a crime scene to prove that a suspect is not guilty of a crime. Scientists constantly debate on whether a person is a product of their upbringing (nurture), or a product of their genes (nature).

__Essential Questions__
==· How are cell parts similar to our body parts? == · What is cancer and how does it affect cells? · How do cells aid scientists in catching criminals? · How is cell function similar in ALL living things? Does lifestyle or genetics predetermine your health?

__Assessment__
The student’s **goal** is to construct a model of either a plant or animal cell that shows the different organelles and their functions in the cell. The **role** of the student is that of a scientist creating an artistic model to teach other students about cells. The **audience** is other students at KIPP who will be observing the artistic models in the gallery. The **situation** is a new age art exhibit that incorporates scientific images into art. The **product** students are creating is a model of either a plant or animal cell that shows the different organelles these cells contain, along with a key that explains what each cell part is represented by. The **standard** will be articulated on a teacher designed rubric.