Genetics & Adaptations

Objectives, Unit Packet & Typed Notes

Learning Targets

  1. I can identify the difference between inherited and acquired traits.
  2. I can identify whether an organism reproduces sexually or asexually.
  3. I can explain the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction.
  4. I understand that adaptations help organisms survive and reproduce.
  5. I can understand how adaptations can be structural, behavioral, and reproductive
  6. I understand what a mutation is can recognize the difference between beneficial, harmful or neutral genetic mutations.
  7. I can identify methods humans use to genetically modify organisms
  8. I can evaluate the effectiveness of various methods of obtaining desired traits using genetic modification
Genetics and Adaptations Notes.pdf
Typed Notes - Genetics & Adaptations.pdf

Traits are determined by Genes - Genes are made of DNA

Inhertited and Acquired traits.doc
Gene Intro Video Notes.docx
Exploring DNA.doc

Genes & Punnett Squares

Mendel,Genes & Punnett Squares
Punnett Square Practice!

Reproductive Strategies

reproductive strategies.pdf
Reproductive Strategies Info Sheets.pdf
Skittles.pdf
Reproduction.ppt

Mutations

Adaptations

Adaptations.doc
The Peppered Moth.ppt
Adaptations.ppt

These slideshows are for practice and extra examples.

Adaptations
Camouflage.ppt
Bird Beaks.ppt
The Woolly Mammoth.ppt

Adaptations & Environments

Environment Info.pdf
Adaptations & Environments.pdf
Fish Sticks.pptx
Fish Sticks.docx

Natural Selection and Artificial Selection (Selective Breeding)

Genetically Modified Organisms

The short, edited clips we watched in class are from a program called "Harvest of Fear" which you can find on YouTube.

We watched parts about Papayas and Salmon to see pros and cons.

GMO argument paper.docx

The article which provides the facts for setting up your arguments are the last 3 pages of this handout.

Here are links to some videos about GMOs that discuss the issues from a science perspective:

Patreon - Are GMOs Good or Bad?

D News - Is it Safe to Eat Genetically Modified Animals?

Sci-Show - Why are GMOs Bad?

Review & Test Preparation

Genetics Review.doc
Genetics & Adaptations Review Stations.pdf
KEY to Genetics Review.pdf

Select the image to go to Quizlet and use the study set for this unit. Click Here to go the the printable page for flashcards.