Monday: Lab: Students learn the genetics and immunobiology of the ABO blood type system and use simple chemicals and logical reasoning to solve a murder mystery and to determine whether two babies were switched in the hospital.
Tuesday: Chapter 11 Review (MBC). Study question paragraphs that have been proofread for content and grammar will be returned. Students will use the corrections guide provided to make necessary changes to their paragraphs.
Wednesday: Chapter 11 Review, (retake if necessary). Students will sketch or trace a diagram to accompany the study question paragraph.
Thursday: Due: Study question paragraph and sketch.
Test: Chapter 11.
Friday: DNA Lab
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Lesson Plan for the Week of March 10. 2014
Monday: Students will take notes during a discussion of DNA replication and protein production. Students will then complete the DNA model they began on Wednesday of last week.
Tuesday: Following a discussion of three types of mutations, students will research one disorder caused by a genetic abnormality and write a brief description.
Wednesday: A guest speaker from Pioneer Hi-Bred will present information on the genetics of corn.
Thursday: Lab: Students learn the genetics and immunobiology of the ABO blood type system and use simple chemicals and logical reasoning to solve a murder mystery and to determine whether two babies were switched in the hospital.
Friday: Video/Report: The Greatest Discoveries in Genetics.
Following the video students will complete Frog Plate I and II.
Tuesday: Following a discussion of three types of mutations, students will research one disorder caused by a genetic abnormality and write a brief description.
Wednesday: A guest speaker from Pioneer Hi-Bred will present information on the genetics of corn.
Thursday: Lab: Students learn the genetics and immunobiology of the ABO blood type system and use simple chemicals and logical reasoning to solve a murder mystery and to determine whether two babies were switched in the hospital.
Friday: Video/Report: The Greatest Discoveries in Genetics.
Following the video students will complete Frog Plate I and II.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Lesson Plan for March 3, 2014
Monday: Due: Paper Pet Offspring
Students will continue peer reviews of paragraphs turned in last week. After students have completed two peer reviews, students will continue to color Frog Plate I or Frog Plate II & III. (Students need colored pencils for class. Required frog plates must be completed prior to dissection. Frog plates must be colored during class time.)
Tuesday: Students will complete a worksheet over incomplete dominance, codominance, and sex-linked traits . Students will then share their information and check for accuracy.
Wednesday: Students will watch a short video over DNA. Following the video, students will create an origami model of DNA.
Thursday: Study question paragraphs and peer reviews will be returned. Students will use the suggestions provided to rewrite their paragraphs. The second draft is due tomorrow.
Friday: Due: Second draft of the study question paragraph.
Microscope Lab: Staining Specimens
(Students may participate in labs only after all classroom work is completed.)
Students will continue peer reviews of paragraphs turned in last week. After students have completed two peer reviews, students will continue to color Frog Plate I or Frog Plate II & III. (Students need colored pencils for class. Required frog plates must be completed prior to dissection. Frog plates must be colored during class time.)
Tuesday: Students will complete a worksheet over incomplete dominance, codominance, and sex-linked traits . Students will then share their information and check for accuracy.
Wednesday: Students will watch a short video over DNA. Following the video, students will create an origami model of DNA.
Thursday: Study question paragraphs and peer reviews will be returned. Students will use the suggestions provided to rewrite their paragraphs. The second draft is due tomorrow.
Friday: Due: Second draft of the study question paragraph.
Microscope Lab: Staining Specimens
(Students may participate in labs only after all classroom work is completed.)
Saturday, February 22, 2014
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.
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.
Monday, February 17, 2014
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.
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.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
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.
Friday:
Lab: Microscope Dry Mount
(All classwork must be completed before students may participate in labs.)
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.
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Friday:
Lab: Microscope Dry Mount
(All classwork must be completed before students may participate in labs.)
Sunday, February 2, 2014
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
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
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