Lesson Plan for the Week of February 24, 2014

Monday:  Due:  Study Question Paragraph
Lab:  How do Yeast Reproduce?

Tuesday: Quiz:  Chap. 11, Sec. 1 & 2 Vocabulary.
Students will calculate ratios based on Mendel's experiments.  Students will then determine the ratios for three traits of 8th grade students.  (This is a PL221 activity.  Students are not allowed to use calculators and must show all math steps to receive credit.) 

Wednesday: Retake vocabulary quiz (if necessary).
 Hank and his brother John will discuss the finer points of ear wax in a short video. Students will then determine inherited traits by using Punnett Squares.

Thursday:  Retake vocabulary quiz (if necessary).
Students will peer review paragraphs for two classmates.  (Students will receive points for completing peer reviews.)

Friday:  Students will create a paper pet offspring by crossing two paper pet parents.  Students will create Punnett Squares for each of the five inherited traits.
Paper Pet Offspring are due on Monday.

Lesson Plan for the Week of February 18, 2014 - Revised

Tuesday:  Snow Day

Wednesday:  Students will be introduced to the following vocabulary terms:  genes, alleles, phenotype, and genotype.  Students will then begin creating a paper pet.  This project needs to be completed at home.  Students will need random craft materials (buttons, ribbons, yarn, glitter, sequins, etc.) to add to their pet.  Please do not purchase these materials.  If a student does not have access to any craft items, they should see me BEFORE the due date.  Paper Pets are due on Friday.

Thursday:  Students will be introduced to the vocabulary terms 'DNA' and 'nucleotides'.  Students will then be given the writing assignment "Science Study Question: Genetics".  Students will use their computers to take notes over the relationship between chromosomes, genes, nucleotides and DNA.  The first rough draft for this assignment is due on Monday.

Friday:  Two-hour delay
Due:  Paper Pet.
Students will color frog plates or work on the paragraph that is due on Monday.

Lesson Plan for the Week of February 10, 2014

Monday:  
Following a review of the phases of meiosis, students will complete a cut/paste activity.
Students will then take the online practice test.  If time remains, students will continue coloring Frog Plate I. (All coloring plates must be completed in class.)
Homework:  Students will complete the vocabulary for Chapter 11.

Tuesday:  Video/Report:  March of the Penguins, part 2.

Wednesday:  Test:  Chapter 10
Students will complete Frog Plate I.

Thursday:  Due:  Chapter 11 Vocabulary
Introduction to Ch. 11 Genetics: How are traits passed from parent to offspring?  Students will be introduced to Gregor Mendel and his experimental methods and results.  Students will illustrate a chart showing Mendel's experiments and results.

'Hoppy' Valentines Day!!

Friday:  
Lab: Microscope Dry Mount
(All classwork must be completed before students may participate in labs.)

Lesson Plan for February 3, 2014 - Revised

Monday:  Students will take a test over the parts of a microscope.
Lab:  Microscopic Optics
(All classwork must be completed before students may participate in labs.)

Tuesday:  Review:  "Meiosis Matching" worksheet.
Students will then visit the website "Learn.Genetics" (link on MBC) and explore the section on cloning.  Students will complete a MBC homework assignment where they will explain how scientists clone plants and animals, learn the history of cloning, and provide reasons for cloning.  Through interactive activities, students will clone a mouse and identify what is and what isn't cloning.

Wednesday:  Snow Day

Thursday:  Chapter 10 Review (MBC)

Friday:  Due:  "Cloning Website Visit" and "Chapter 10 Review." (Both on MBC)
Video/Report:  Eye of Nye:  Genetic Diversity