Unit+5+Genetics+and+Heredity

March 11 update Earth Science e-portfolio section

Pre Assessment - response to Baby Mice:

What is a Code? Genetic Code- discussion

HW: Skim over vocabulary and key points of pg. 16-23 in textbook

March 13 Sexual and Asexual Reproduction Plant Activity: set up data table for observation Begin Reproductive Strategies Investigation: Make a chart in a document like this one: Use attached readings to fill out with partner:

HW: Read 56-63

March 17 Happy St. Patrick's Day! Summarize reading Flower Dissection: Lab sheet here: Reference Links here: Flower Reference Image

HW: Complete Part 2 of packet!

March 19
 * Make Observations of Plant Growth
 * Review Answers to Homework Part 2 Reading and questions


 * [|Review Using the following Link:] -write at least 3 new facts about plant reproduction

HW: [|Quizlet] and review pg 56-63

March 21 [|Updated/new Quizlet for review] Plant Observations Quiz Review Article Reviews and Readings

March 25 Plant observations - record Review for quiz - [|review flower parts here] Take Moodle Quiz Punnett Square Fun!! Punnett Squares online links [|Drag and Drop] [|Interactive]

March 27 Review Punnett Squares
 * Does Your Dragon Need Braces?**
 * Cross Breeding- using Punnett Squares**
 * NO HOMEWORK!**


 * April 7**

Plant Observations - updated Toothpick Fish - environmental factors affecting a population, offspring and traits HW: Complete 8 a,b,c for Tuesday discussion

Complete Fish Sticks - Summarize Survival of the Sneakiest - article and summary [|Mating Game]
 * April 10**

HW: Read 64-69 Meiosis


 * April 12**
 * I Need a Hero!!**
 * Genetics Performance Assessment**


 * Planning sheet given out in class- you will have Monday and Wednesday in class to work on this- and be ready to present on Sunday April 21.**

April 14 Review Rubric and Assessment Choices and Requirements Work and conference time about project Review Survival of the Fittest Review Sheet - Assess this topic Sunday

April 16 Complete working on Genetics project Due Sunday - written and present to comic book editors HW: Review for Survival of the Fittest Quiz- review sheet in Google Drive Quiz Tuesday!

April 21 Presentations Summary Questions- Submit on Moodle HW: Be ready for quiz and presentation

April 23 Complete Presentations Survival of the Fittest - Assessment HW: DNA Reading 80-87 for Sunday

April 28 DNA- What is it? How does it work? [|Begin here] Tour of the DNA Basics Homework: Happy DNA Day- 5 Cool things DNA can do - [|read here] Be sure you have read pg. 80-87 in text

April 30 Genetically Modified Foods- Current Science Issue Begin Researching Both Sides of Issue Web Research on shared Document using links / articles provided

May 8th Issues in Genetics: Cloning Webquest here first - What is Cloning?

May 12

Statement Rubric: || **Proficient** || **Advanced** || No statement  ||  Voted. Statement includes a clear sentence stating your opinion. || Voted. Statement is supported by information from the readings WITH at least one citation. || Voted. Statement considers both sides of the issue AND is supported by information from the readings WITH at least one citation. || Review Cloning Webquest answers Bill Nye - background- see notes document shared Possible Resources shared for supporting your opinion
 * || **Below Proficiency**  ||  **Partially Proficient**
 * Supporting statement   ||  Voted.

Begin to organize information - for and against

May 14 Work on rough draft of position statement SHARED RESOURCES: BRIDGE ORGANIZER --must be seen by Mrs. Dillon before you write draft REFER TO RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:



May 16 Cloning Position Statement Due Review Rubric Must be submitted on Turnitin.com first and then Moodle Return rubric to Mrs. Dillon