Today we finished putting our karyotypes together. What a tedious task..huh! Imaging having to do that all day long…what do you think you would be paid for such a job?

Keep working on your Fictitious Genetics Disorder Poster (due 3/26) and don’t forget to finish up those DNA Models. If you are still having trouble, bring your items during the 8:00am help session and I’ll help you start.  Be sure to turn in your article analysis about GM Crops and gene Flow on Monday!

We will finish diagnosing our patients from Dr. Gene Etics on Monday.

Update your Genetics Portfolio here:Genetics-Portfolio2

Warm-Up: Trait Wheel

Classwork: Work on Genetics Essay Test

Homework:

Finish Genetics  Essay Test…due MONDAY! (Yes, typed is better!)

Also, organize your notebooks. You will turn them in on Monday….

Table Of Contents

1. TOC

2. Response Page

3. Cellular Reproduction Chart

4. Mitosis & Meiosis Diagram

5. Mitois & Meiosis Chart

6. Genetics Anticipation Guide

7 Cell Reproduction QUIZ

8. Genetics Notes

9. Bikini Bottom Genetics

10. Genetics Quiz

11. Chapter 6, sec 1 Power Notes

12. Video Review Questions

13. Wierd Genetics

14. Trait Wheel

15. Selective Breeding Tigers

Warm-Up: Pre-lab questions

Classwork: DNA Extraction LAB

Everyone did a great job today in the lab. We had quite a few that were able to get DNA…Kudos to you:)

Homework: Finish up Post-lan questions & turn in on Thursday!

Warm-Up: RP#2week0315

Classwork: Turn in you DNA Model!

Today we discussed how DNA replicated and what can happen when things don’t go as planned.  We explored “Weird genetics” as we compared mutations, selective breeding, and genetic engineering. weirdgenetics-1[1]

Homework: Finish your DNA model if you have not already turned it in!         Please bring in a banana for tomorrows LAB!  Thanks!

Sites to view:

Download Animal_Farm_Episode_1,_Part_1_of_10

Download Animal_Farm_Episode_1,_Part_3_of_10

Download Animal_Farm_Episode_1,_Part_4_of_10

Download Animal_Farm_Episode_1,_Part_5_of_10

Today we discussed how to build our DNA model and were shown step-by-step procedures. Refer to the powerpoint if you need to be reminded. Genetics_DNAKeychains   We reviewed over how DNA is replicated and what happens when errors occur. dna-replication We completed a practice worksheet that demonstates the affects of  mutations..be sure to put this in your portfolio.  Lastly, we used the MAC computers to get some ideas on the the genetic disorder we wish to crreate. we will revist “The Genetic Disorder Poster Project on Thursday”.

Please bring in Bananas for the lab tomorrow!        THANKS!

Warm-Up: RP #1week0315

Classwork: Today we reviewed the structure of DNA. Students then built their very own model of DNA. Sections 3/4 & 6 need to finish this for homework. Section 7/8 will complete it tomorrow in class.

Homework: Finish DNA Model, Bring in a Banana for Wednesday’s Banana LAB

Today we practiced synthesizing DNA into a protein.  What does your Snork look like? Don’t forget to finish Ch. 6, section 2 questions 1 through 11 and the vocabulary.

DNA projects are due 3/22.. I will finish going over the requirements tomorrow:)

Today we explored the difference between mitosis and meiosis. Students participated in an online webquest. Be sure to put your data in your Genetics portfolio.  

Internet Activities

Please note the following instructions:

•Skip Site 1 (Link is broken)

•Site 2:  Go to http://sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/biology.html

•Site 3:  Go to www.biologyinmotion.com Click on “Cell Division Exercises” > Click on “Practice Meiosis”

•Site 4:  Go to www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/baby/ >Click on “How Cells Divide” > Click on “Mitosis vs. Meiosis”

Homework:  Read Chapter 6, Sec. 1 and complete review questions 1-8 on page 147. Due Friday 3/12

Warm-Up: RP #9 (warm-ups will be collected tomorrow!)

Classwork:

Today, the genetic’s TEST results were examined. How did you fair? Class averages ranged between an 80% and an 85%…GREAT JOB! (I think most of you know how to do a punnett square and analyze your results:)

Today we discussed selective breeding and student’s participated in an on-line lab to determine if tigers could be bred for disease resistant genes. Complete the lab results and conclusion for homework. Student’s that needed some remediation worked on the Bikini Bottom genetics 2 sheet and are to complete this for homework. 

Homework:

Bikini Bottom Genetics 2 review sheet -or -  Selective Breeding On-line LAB-DUE: Friday 3/12

Warm-Up: RP #8 (more punnett square practice)

Classwork: Genetics TEST I        (If you were absent, be sure to schedule a make-up date)

Homework: Read Chapter 6, Section1 and complete  POWER NOTES DNA power notes