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Journal Entry:

What should be in I (-) dish? What should be in II (-) dish? What should be in II (+) dish? What should be in III (+) dish? 

Learning Intentions

• We will learn how Bacteria Transformation takes place and the steps that must take place for it to be successful.

• We will learn how to explain the role of a plasmid in Bacteria Transformation and how it can be used to create antibiotic resistant bacteria

• We will learn sterile technique and understand its importance in certain data collection.

Closing Task:

You can make a bacteria culture.

You can calculate transformation efficiency.

Content Standards being covered:

Topics:
IST-1.P Explain the use of genetic engineering techniques in analyzing and manipulating DNA.

Science Practices:
Explain the relationship between experimental results and larger biological concepts, processes, or theories.

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity

Making Connections with Past Knowledge

Taking Responsible Risks