Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Pagadian City Division
Norberta Guillar Memorial National High School
Buenavista, Pagadian City

Lesson Plan in Grade 8 Science

February 13, 2019
(Wednesday)
Oriole: 10:45am-11:45am (Mon-Thu)
Dove: 3:15pm – 4:15pm (Mon-Thu)

Learning Competency:

 Predict phenotypic expressions of traits following simple patterns of inheritance. (S8LT-IVf-18)

I. OBJECTIVES.
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
a. Differentiate genes from gametes;
b. Predict the phenotype, genotype, homozygous and heterozygous appearance of a trait; and
c. Recognize the importance of dominant and recessive traits.

II. SUBJECT MATTER.

A. Topic: GENES AND GAMETES
B. Reference: Science 8 LM- pp. 332-335
C. Materials: Laptop, Flash drive, LED TV, Manila paper, pentel pen, cut-outs

III. LEARNING TASKS.

Unlocking of Terms:
Genes- factor that controls the appearance of a trait
Gametes – haploid sex cell (egg or sperm) which contains a single copy of each chromosome
Phenotype – physical/outward appearance of a trait (round, wrinkled, yellow)
Genotype – genetic appearance of a trait usually written in letters or descriptive phases
(RR, rr, YY)
Homozygous – having two (2) identical alleles for the trait
Heterozygous – having two different alleles for the trait

A. Review: SCIENCE JEOPARDY

 This strategy incorporates a little game where the teacher prepares a slide with boxes in it
and number inside each box.
 The students choose one box number of their choice.
 In each corresponding box is a question that has to be answered, obviously!
 The box already chosen are already considered void. Meaning, kapag inangkin na ng iba,
huwag mo ng angkinin pa!
 Your points depend on your performance. So if I were you, perform well!

Questions:

1. Who is the father of modern genetics? His first name starts with letter G and last name starts
with letter M. – Gregor Mendel/Gregor Johann Mendel
2. How many traits did Gregor Mendel considered in his experiment? – 7 character traits
3. It is a principle that states, “The dominant trait dominates or prevents the expression of the
recessive trait.” – Principle of Dominance.

B. Motivation: 2 PICS 1 WORD – THINK & ANALYZE!

 Show to students the game to be played.
 2 pics 1 word is an excerpt in one of the famous mobile games played by most- 4 pics 1
word. 2 different pictures depict 1 situation
 Students must identify the word using the pictures as a clue and jumbled letters are
provided.
 Two (2) slides will be given to the students.
1st Picture: 2nd Picture:

C. Pre-Discussion:
a. Teacher gives a pre-discussion about genes and gametes using a clear illustration as
provided in the powerpoint presentation.

D. Activity Proper:
Activity # 1: CHALLENGE YOURSELF!
Mechanics:
 The students were already divided into 5 groups beforehand.
 With their respective group, a leader, a secretary and material keeper should be assigned.
 Each group will be given tasks to perform.
GROUP 1, 2 and 3 –- Supply the missing details of the data by writing the correct answer.
GROUP 4 --- Solving Word Problem involving genes and gametes
GROUP 5 --- Picture Puzzle (the group will be given pictures and has to ensure which one
is the gamete and which are the genes.)
 Each group will be provided guide questions to answer in their activity.\
 Rubrics and Score board will be used during the activity.

Group 1: SUPPLY THE MISSING DATA

Character Trait: Seed Shape

RR RR – Round; rr - wrinkled
____________

? ?
____________
Guide questions:
1. Are the gametes homozygous or heterozygous? _____
2. Dominant or recessive? _______
3. What is the phenotype? ______

Group 2: SUPPLY THE MISSING DATA

Character Trait: Seed Color (YY – yellow; yy – green)

_y
________ Guide questions:
1. Are the gametes homozygous or heterozygous? _____
2. Dominant or recessive? ______
3. What is the phenotype? ______

Y ?

____________
 Group 3: SUPPLY THE MISSING DATA

Character Trait: Seed Color (YY – yellow; yy – green)

?? ________ Guide questions:

1. Are the gametes homozygous or heterozygous? _____
2. Dominant or recessive? ______

r r

____________

Group 4: SOLVING WORD PROBLEM.

 How many different kinds of gametes could the following individuals produce?
a. aaBB --
b. CCDdee --
Guide questions:
1. Are the gametes homozygous or heterozygous? _____
2. Dominant or recessive? _______

Group 5: PICTURE PUZZLE. Given the picture below, identify the genes and gametes of these two
seeds.

Guide Questions:

1. What are the gametes?

2. Are the gametes homozygous or
heterozygous? _____
3. Give the phenotype.

(ry, rY) (RY, Ry)

Activity #2: REPORTING THRU BOWL GAME.

 Teacher has assigned a number on each student depending on the number of members
each group has.
 Teacher has prepared 2 sets of rolled papers with numbers from 1 to 5 (which represents their
group number) and the other rolled papers with numbers 1 to 8 (which represents their
number individually in a group).
 The teacher then draw lots first on the second bowl to identify the student who will answer
the question, and on the second bowl as to from what group the certain student is coming
from.
 Note: students don’t have any idea about their assigned number.
Rubric:
DIMENSIONS (10) (7) (5) (3)
Completeness All information Lacks 1 Lack 2 information Lack 3 or more
needed was information needed. information
provided. needed. needed.
Accuracy Information given One (1) of the Two (2) of the Three (3) or more
was accurate. information is not information is not information is not
accurate. accurate. accurate.

Teamwork All members One member is not Two members are Three or more
participate and participating. not participating. members are not
cooperate in the participating.
activity.

E. Generalization.
 How many trait/s is/are there in 1 gene? (There is only 1 gene for 1 trait)
 How many gamete/s will be formed in 1 trait or 1 gene? (There are 2 gametes formed in 1
gene)
  Do you think that eating right food and constant exercise can contribute to having good
genes? Why or Why not? (This is an integration of MAPEH subject)
 Is it that important to know the background or family history of the person you wish to be with
for the rest of your life? (This is an integration of ARPAN subject)

IV. ASSESSMENT. MULTIPLE CHOICE

DIRECTION: Choose the best answer by writing the correct letter that corresponds in each item on the
space provided after the number.

1. ______Which of the following is considered as the factor that controls the appearance of a trait?
a. Genes. b. Gametes c. Phenotype d. Genotype
2. ______Which of the following is considered as the haploid sex cell (egg or sperm) which contains a
single copy of each chromosome?
a. Genes b. Gametes. c. Phenotype d. Genotype
3. ______What do you call of the genetic appearance of a trait usually written in letters or descriptive
phases?
a. Genes b. Gametes. c. Genotype. d. Phenotype
4. ______How many trait/s is/are there in 1 gene?
a. 4 b. 3 c. 2 d. 1
5. ______What are the gametes to be formed in this combination (AaBB) of traits?
a. AB and aB b. Aa, BB, AB, aB. c. Aa and BB d. Aa, BB, Ab, ab
6. ______How many combinations of gametes is formed in question number 3?
a. 4 b. 3 c. 2 d. 1
7. ______Predict the gametes formed by this combination of genes. Tt
a. T, T b. t, t c. T, t d. all of the above

For items 8 and 9, consider the picture provided:

Character Traits: RR – Round

rr – wrinkled
YY – Yellow
yy - green

8. ______Give the phenotype of the picture provided whose trait is homozygous

a. Round Yellow b. wrinkled Yellow c. Round green d. wrinkled green.

9. ______Give the genotype of the picture provided.

a. rryy. b. RRYY c. RrYy d. rrYY
10. ______Why do you think that having balanced diet and constant exercise can contribute to
producing good genes?
a. Because it allows good circulation of blood and produces healthy cells
b. Because it gives the body the right amount of nourishment
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above

V. ASSIGNMENT. ½ Crosswise.
 List down the traits you will find along the road going home or at home where the traits can be
visible in leaves, fruits or animals around your surroundings.