freewrite- what do you know about evolution? what have you heard?
Notes: Influences on Darwin
Evolution Power point
Evolution Unit Objectives
Create a visual to represent today's notes (concept map, drawing etc.)
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Cloning
Due to the choir festival today and the many students who will be absent, we will be watching a video on cloning.
I would like you to watch carefully to the various uses for cell, tissue, organ or organism cloning.
write down as many uses as you notice.
remember, you must complete your learning log for genetics in order to retake the test.
see me when you have done this.
Parent teacher conferences are this week Wednesday and Thursday. I hope you see you there!
I would like you to watch carefully to the various uses for cell, tissue, organ or organism cloning.
write down as many uses as you notice.
remember, you must complete your learning log for genetics in order to retake the test.
see me when you have done this.
Parent teacher conferences are this week Wednesday and Thursday. I hope you see you there!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Prebubbling Explore
today you are turning in your remediation and issues and decisions.
Then we will be filling in the Explore test prebubbling answer sheets.
You will be taking this test next week during the ACT's.
It is a great way to prepare for this high stakes test and it will be important for you to take it seriously.
If you are absent, we will need to schedule a time for you to do the bubbling.
Then we will be filling in the Explore test prebubbling answer sheets.
You will be taking this test next week during the ACT's.
It is a great way to prepare for this high stakes test and it will be important for you to take it seriously.
If you are absent, we will need to schedule a time for you to do the bubbling.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Test remediation
pick up your scantron and a test remediation.
only circle the questions you got incorrect.
you may spend the hour working on it. use you book, notes, friends or me for help.
answer the questions thoroughly.
It is due on Monday.
If you wish to retest, you must complete the remediation and your learning log.
see me when this is done to schedule your retest. I may require you to come in to summit for some tutoring before you test again.
Issues and decisions are due tomorrow
only circle the questions you got incorrect.
you may spend the hour working on it. use you book, notes, friends or me for help.
answer the questions thoroughly.
It is due on Monday.
If you wish to retest, you must complete the remediation and your learning log.
see me when this is done to schedule your retest. I may require you to come in to summit for some tutoring before you test again.
Issues and decisions are due tomorrow
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Genetics Test
Test Day
turn in your learning log today for extra cred
Pick up an issues and decisions article when you are finished.
Answer the questions on a separate sheet using complete sentences, restating the question in your answer, using appropriate language and supporting evidence from the reading.
I will grade it based on these things.
turn in your learning log today for extra cred
Pick up an issues and decisions article when you are finished.
Answer the questions on a separate sheet using complete sentences, restating the question in your answer, using appropriate language and supporting evidence from the reading.
I will grade it based on these things.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Genetics Review
turn in your genetics activity
I will check to see if you completed your review packet.
We will go over the answers together.
review as a class.
I will check to see if you completed your review packet.
We will go over the answers together.
review as a class.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Work Day
spend the hour working on genetics review and the genetics activity, both due Tuesday.
Test Wednesday next week.
Don't forget to turn in your warm-ups today.
Test Wednesday next week.
Don't forget to turn in your warm-ups today.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Genetics review
go over genetic engineering notes.
Explain how genetic engineering techniques provide great potential and responsibility.
turn in research paragraphs from yesterday.
Choose a genetics activity
genetics review sheet.
Test next Wednesday.
Explain how genetic engineering techniques provide great potential and responsibility.
turn in research paragraphs from yesterday.
Choose a genetics activity
genetics review sheet.
Test next Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Genetic ethics issues
Turn in your issues and decisions paper from yesterday.
we are researching the pros and cons of the following topics:
cloning
gene therapy
recombinant DNA and transgenic organisms
and stem cells
choose one of the above and research the advantages/disadvantages and opinions for and against the the scientific advancement in the area.
You must then write two paragraphs, one for and one against the topic.
this will require you to see both sides of the debate.
we are researching the pros and cons of the following topics:
cloning
gene therapy
recombinant DNA and transgenic organisms
and stem cells
choose one of the above and research the advantages/disadvantages and opinions for and against the the scientific advancement in the area.
You must then write two paragraphs, one for and one against the topic.
this will require you to see both sides of the debate.
Monday, February 13, 2012
genetic engineering
genetic engineering notes
read all of chapter 13 and chapter 14-3
choose an "issues and decisions" page 330 or page 354
answer only #2 (due Tuesday)
read all of chapter 13 and chapter 14-3
choose an "issues and decisions" page 330 or page 354
answer only #2 (due Tuesday)
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Sex-linked pedigrees
hypertrichosis pedigree and punnett squares
chapter 11-3 review sheet (see me for a copy)
***test February 22***
chapter 11-3 review sheet (see me for a copy)
***test February 22***
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
sex linked punnett squares and pedigrees
today will be a work day
we will go through the sex linked punnett squares and the pedigree sheet.
we will go through the sex linked punnett squares and the pedigree sheet.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Sex linked traits
check objectives- 6-8, 10, 11, 15-17
finish notes: beyond dominant and recessive
HW: complete the sex-linked punnett square packet
finish notes: beyond dominant and recessive
HW: complete the sex-linked punnett square packet
Monday, February 6, 2012
Vocab Quiz take 2!
Happy Monday!
today I am checking your pedigree sheets (you received Friday)
and we are taking the vocabulary quiz again.
homework:
answer objectives 3, 6-8, 10, 11, 15-17
today I am checking your pedigree sheets (you received Friday)
and we are taking the vocabulary quiz again.
homework:
answer objectives 3, 6-8, 10, 11, 15-17
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Beyond Dominant and Recessive
check punnett square packet
notes: Beyond dominant and recessive
fill in note sheet
answer obj #3
Study for vocab quiz retake (same 16 words)
notes: Beyond dominant and recessive
fill in note sheet
answer obj #3
Study for vocab quiz retake (same 16 words)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Vocab Quiz
check that you answered objectives: 1, 2, 4, 5, 13
review vocab
vocab quiz (see me if you are absent to make this up)
genetics problems (punnett squares) WS packet. This is due tomorrow.
review vocab
vocab quiz (see me if you are absent to make this up)
genetics problems (punnett squares) WS packet. This is due tomorrow.
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