Syllabus

7th Grade Science | Syllabus

Thursday August 29    First Day of Class 

Topics:

• Welcome! and Seating Chart

• Google Classroom | Introductions and Course Policies and Syllabus

• Pass out Class Materials | Lab Notebook and 3x5 Cards and Box

• Introduction to the Lab Room  | Lab Safety 

• Determining Density ( Review of Volume and Mass )

Homework:

• Return the Lab Safety Policies signed by Tuesday 

• Read the Course Guidelines and Expectations  

Unit Inorganic Chemistry

Monday September 2  (Labor Day No Classes)

Topics:

• Labor Day No Classes

Tuesday September 3

Topics:

• Determining Density ( Review of Volume and Mass ) Continued 

• 3x5 Cards | How to complete them and their requirements. 

• Inorganic Chemistry Vocabulary

 Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 3.1 >  Atom

• Create 3x5 Cards

Thursday September 5

Topics:

• The Table of Elements 

• Atoms, Elements and Subatomic particles

• Basic Atomic Structure 

• Introduction to Atoms Check for Understanding Handout 

• Isotopes

• In-class discussion on note taking.  Model of Note Taking in class

• How to annotate instructional videos

• How to submit annotated notes

Homework:

• Written Assignment: Watch this video on  The Chemical Context of Life   

• Create 3x5 Cards 

Monday September 9

Topics:

•  Valence Electrons

•  Lewis Dot Structure  Check for Understanding CFU

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 3.2 >  Nucleus of the Atom

• Create 3x5 Cards

Tuesday September 10

Topics:

• LAB Testing for the Presence of Elements and Ions 

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 3.8 >  Atomic Number and Mass Number

Thursday September 12

Topics:

• Review of Valence Electrons and Lewis dot structure

• Class Discussion on Chemical Bonding

• Octet and Duet Rules

• Electronegativity

Homework:

• Watch this video on  Chemical Bonding  

• Make 3x5 Cards

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 3.9 > Ions 

Monday September 16

Topics:

• Electronegativity

• Chemical Bonding CFU

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 4.6 > Valence Electrons

• Study for Chemistry Test 

Tuesday September 17

Topics:

• Discussion about Hydrogen Bonds

• Drawing Structural Formulas CFU

• Practice Drawing Covalent Bonds and Ionic Bonds

• Balancing Chemical Reactions

• Balancing Chemical Reactions CFU

• Final Check for 3x5 Cards 

• Practice Kahoot 

Homework:

• Assignment: Study for Chemistry Test 

Thursday September 19

Topics:

• Chemistry Test | Atoms and Chemical Bonding 

Homework:

• Assignment: Watch this video on Water Chemistry

• Create 3x5 Cards

Monday September 23

Topics:

• Discussion about Hydrogen Bonds

• Properties of Water 

• Water Check for Understanding

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 7.1 > Solutions 

Tuesday September 24

Topics:

• Measuring Volume

• LAB: Making Solutions | Molarity 

• Using the Digital Balance

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 7.2 > Solute and Solvent  and 7.7 > Concentration

• Create 3x5 Cards

Thursday September 26

Topics:

• Making Solutions CFU

• Review of Using the Micropipette |  P1000 micropipette 

• Using the P200 | P20 | P10 micropipette

Homework:

• Watch this video on  pH   

• Create 3x5 Cards

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 7.8 > Acid  and 7.9 > Base  and 7.10 > pH

Monday September 30

Topics:

• LAB: Investigating pH

• Discussion Regarding pH 

• pH Check For Understanding

Homework:

• Study for Chemistry Test |  Water and pH

Tuesday October 1

Topics:

• Chemistry Test |  Water and pH

 Homework:

• Assignment: Watch this video on Organic Chemistry

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.1 > Carbon Bonding

• Create 3x5 Cards

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Unit Organic Chemistry

Thursday October 3 

Topics:

• Organic Molecules | In class Drawing of Organic Molecules

• Drawing Hydrocarbons

• Isomers

• Organic Chemistry CFU

 Homework:

• Assignment: Watch this video on  Macromolecules  

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.2 > Carbon Monomers and Polymers

• Create 3x5 Cards

Monday October 7 

Topics:

•  LAB: Making Polymers

 Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.4 > Hydrocarbons

• Create 3x5 Cards

Tuesday October 8

Topics:

• Macromolecules CFU

• Organic Molecules | In class Drawing of Functional Groups 

Homework:

• Written Assignment: Watch this video on Functional Groups

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.5 and 6.6 and 6.7 >  Saturated Hydrocarbon, Isomer, Unsaturated Hydrocarbon

• Create 3x5 Cards

Thursday October 10 

Topics:

• Organic Molecules | In class Drawing of Functional Groups | Add to 3x5 Cards

• Functional Groups CFU

• Discussion Regarding Sugars

 Homework:

• Assignment: Watch this video on Carbohydrates  Due Tuesday Oct. 15

• Create 3x5 Cards

Monday October 14 Indigenous People’s Day

Topics:

• No Classes 

Tuesday October 15

Topics:

• Pre-lab Carbohydrates 

• Making Sugar Solutions

• Carbohydrates Check for Understanding 

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.8 and 6.9  and Biochemical Compounds and Carbohydrates  

Thursday October 17

Topics:

• LAB: Carbohydrates

Homework:

• Watch this video on  Lipids     

• Create 3x5 Cards

Monday October 21

Topics:

• Discussion on Lipids

• Diversity of  Lipids

• Lipids

• Lipids Check for Understanding

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.11 Lipids 

Tuesday October 22

Topics:

• Lipids

• Discussion on Phospholipid Bilayer and Cellular Organelles and the Endomembrane System

• Endomembrane System

• Inside the Cell Membrane

• Lipids Check for Understanding

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Life Science for Middle School > 2.5 Cell Membrane

Thursday October 24

Topics:

• Class Discussion on Introduction to Proteins

• Amino Acids  |  Proteins

• Protein Check for Understanding

 Homework:

• Watch this video on  Proteins  

• Create 3x5 Cards

Monday October 28

Topics:

• LAB | Making Amino Acids Using Molecular Model Kits

• Protein Check for Understanding

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.10 Protein 

Tuesday October 29  

Topics:

• LAB: Halloween Chemistry Demos

Homework:

• No Homework 

Thursday October 31  Happy Halloween!

Topics:

• No Class Halloween Parade   

Homework:

•  No Homework Halloween

Monday November 4

Topics:

• Proteins and Levels of Structure |  Proteins

• Protein Structure Video from your e-textbook

• Protein folding 

• Protein Check for Understanding

 Homework:

• Study for Organic Chemistry Test

• Remember you are welcome to create your own  3x5 Cards to bring into the test 

Tuesday November 5

Topics:

• Practice Questions for Organic Chemistry Test

• Practice Kahoot for Organic Chemistry Test

• Practice Video on Biomolecules

Homework:

• Study for Organic Chemistry Test

Thursday  November 7 End of Trimester

Topics:

• Organic Chemistry Test

Homework:

• Read the LAB: Protein Standards Bradford Assay and copy ‘Background’ and ‘Methods’ into your lab notebook.   

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Unit Enzymes

Monday November 11

Topics:

• Pre-LAB:  Bradford Assay

Homework:

• Watch this video on The Bradford Assay | no need to take notes

Tuesday November 12

Topics:

• LAB: Protein Standards Bradford Assay

Homework:

• Watch this video on Enzymes no need to take notes

Thursday November 14

Topics:

• LAB: Protein Bradford Assay Part 2

• Determining Salivary Amylase Concentrations

• Class Discussion on Enzymes, Active Sites and Substrates 

Homework:

• Biofuels Assay Copy the “Background” for this investigation into your lab notebook 

Monday November 18

Topics:

• Pre-Lab Discussion of Background on Biofuels Assay Part 1

Homework:

• Biofuels Assay  Copy the “Introduction” for this investigation into your lab notebook 

Tuesday November 19

Topics:

• Pre-Lab Discussion of Background on Biofuels Assay Part 2 

Homework:

• Biofuels Assay Copy the “Methods” for this investigation into your lab notebook 

Thursday November 21

Topics:

• LAB: Biofuels | Establishing Standards Graphing the Standard Curve

• Practice Determining Rates of Reactions

• Pre- LAB: Biofuels | Enzyme Reaction  | Experimental Design of Enzyme Reaction 

Homework:

• No Homework Happy Thanksgiving  : )   

 Happy Thanksgiving Break

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Monday November 25

Topics:

• Parent Conferences

Homework:

• No Homework

Tuesday November 26

Topics:

• Parent Conferences

Homework:

• No Homework

Monday December 2

Topics:

• Experimental Design of the Biofuels-Enzyme Reaction and Methods run-through 

• Pre-Lab |  BioFuels Enzyme Reaction 

Homework:

• No Homework

Tuesday December 3

Topics:

• LAB |  BioFuels Enzyme Reaction 

Homework:

• No Homework

Thursday  December 5

Topics:

• LAB |  BioFuels Enzyme Reaction  Part 2

Homework:

• Watch this video on  Enzymes 

• Create 3x5 Cards

• Check for Understanding on Enzymes 

Monday December 9

Topics:

• Pre-Lab: LAB: Biofuels Temperature’s Effect on Enzyme Rate

Homework:

• Copy the Background, Introduction and Methods of the LAB: Biofuels Temperature’s Effect on Enzyme Rate  into your lab notebook. 

• Check for Understanding on Enzymes 

Tuesday December 10

Topics:

• LAB: Biofuels Temperature’s Effect on Enzyme Rate

• Experimental Design of the effect of pH on an Enzyme Reaction 

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.16  Enzymes

• Copy the Background, Introduction and Methods of the pH’s Effect on Enzyme Rate 

into your lab notebook. 

Thursday December 12

Topics:

• Christmas Concert 

• LAB: Biofuels | | pH’s Effect on Enzyme Rate

Homework:

• Watch this video on  Enzyme Regulation 

• Create 3x5 Cards

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

Monday December 16

Topics:

• Experimental Design of extraction of enzymes from mushrooms

• Pre- LAB: Biofuels Extraction of Enzymes from Mushrooms  

Homework:

• Copy the Background, Introduction and Methods of the Extraction of Enzymes from Mushrooms  

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

Tuesday December  17

Topics:

• LAB: Biofuels Extraction of Enzymes from Mushrooms | 

Homework:

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

Thursday December 19 

Topics:

• LAB: Biofuels Extraction of Enzymes from Mushrooms |  Part 2

Homework:

• No Homework over the Break to be turned in.  : )  

• The Test for the Enzyme Unit will occur on Tuesday January 21. It is advisable to study over the break. The content for the test is located in the two videos, Introduction to Enzymes and Enzyme Regulation and the reading. 

• Check for Understanding on Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

• CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.16  Enzymes

 Christmas Break

Monday January 6

Topics:

• Pre-Lab Discussion on the background of Enzyme Catalase 

 Homework:

• Study for Test Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding on Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

Tuesday January 7

Topics:

• Pre-Lab Discussion on the background of Enzyme Catalase Part 2

• Practice Titration

 Homework:

• Study for Test Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding on Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

Thursday January 9

Topics:

• LAB: Enzyme Catalase Determining the Baseline amount of Hydrogen Peroxide Part 1

 Homework:

• Study for Test Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding on Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

Monday January 13

Topics:

• LAB: Enzyme Catalase Determining the Baseline amount of Hydrogen Peroxide Part 2

 Homework:+

• Assignment: Read through the Methods section for the Enzyme Catalase investigation and copy the procedure into your lab notebook. 

Tuesday January 14

Topics:

• LAB: Enzyme Catalase Determining the Rate of Reaction of Catalase

 Homework:

• Study for Test Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding on Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

Thursday January 16

Topics:

• LAB: Enzyme Catalase Determining the Rate of Reaction of Catalase Part 2

 Homework:

• Study for Test Enzymes Tuesday

• Check for Understanding on Enzymes 

• Check for Understanding, Enzyme Regulation

• Link to Enzyme Vocabulary 

Monday January 20  MLK Day 

Topics:

• No Classes 

Tuesday January 21

Topics:

• Test Enzymes

Homework:

• Reading Assignment:  CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.12  Nucleic Acids

• Watch this video on Nucleic acids

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Unit Nucleic Acids

Thursday, January 23

Topics:

• Class Discussion on Structure of Nucleic Acids

• Nucleic Acids | DNA Structure 

  Homework:

• Watch this video on DNA Structure ( no need to take notes )

• Study for Quiz:  Structure of Nucleic Acids Monday

• Practice Test

Catholic Schools Week

Monday, January 27 

Topics:

• Quiz on the Structure of DNA

• Class Discussion on Restriction Enzymes |Bacteriophages  

• Pre-LAB: DNA fingerprinting Simulation

 Homework:

• Watch this video on Restriction Enzymes  ( no need to take notes )

Tuesday January 28 

Topics:

• LAB: DNA fingerprinting Simulation

 Homework:

• Watch this video on  DNA Fingerprinting ( No need to take notes )

Thursday January 30

Topics:

• No Classes ( Student Fun Day )

  Homework:

• Watch this video on DNA and RNA Structure ( no need to take notes )

Monday February 3

Topics:

• Make Agarose Gels for DNA Fingerprinting

• Pre- LAB: DNA Fingerprinting

 Homework:

• Read through the Methods section for the  LAB: DNA Fingerprinting  

• Make sure in your notebook that you have the Background, Introduction, Methods and a drawing of a gel for Analysis

Tuesday February 4

Topics:

•  LAB: DNA Fingerprinting  

• In class discussion on DNA Replication 

 Homework:

• Make sure in your notebook that you have the Background, Introduction, Methods and a drawing of a gel for Analysis

Thursday February 6  Snow Day

Topics:

• LAB: DNA Fingerprinting  

• Results | Analysis of Gels

• Introduction to GMO”s | In class discussion on GMO’s 

• What are chemical pesticides?  Why would Farmers want to use them?

Homework:

• No Homework

Monday February 10       

Topics:

• LAB: DNA Fingerprinting  Results | Analysis of Gels

Homework:

• No Homework

Tuesday February 11

Topics:

• Introduction to GMO”s | In class discussion on GMOs 

• What are chemical pesticides?  Why would Farmers want to use them?

• Pre-LAB: Detection of GMOs

• Pre-Lab DNA Extraction

 Homework:

• Include Methods for DNA Extraction in your LAB Notebook 

Thursday February 13 Snow Day

Topics:

• Pre-LAB: Detection of GMOs

• Pre-Lab DNA Extraction

Homework:

• No Homework

Monday February 17    Snow Day

Topics:

• Pre-LAB: Detection of GMOs

• Pre-Lab DNA Extraction

Homework:

• Watch this Video on the  Methods of DNA Extraction for GMO

Tuesday February 18

Topics:

• LAB: DNA Extraction form Store Foods

Homework:

• Watch this video on the Methods for PCR of GMO

•  Read Through the lab and Add Methods to your lab notebook Pre-LAB: PCR

Thursday February 20 

Topics:

• LAB: PCR for GMO

Homework:

• No Homework over the February Break : )

 End of Trimester

February Break

Monday March 3

Topics:

• LAB: Make 3% Agarose gels for PCR Products

• Pre-Lab Agarose Gel Electrophoresis of PCR Products GMO

 Homework:

• Watch this video GMO Overview  No need to take notes

Tuesday March 4

Topics:

• LAB: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis of PCR Products GMO

 Homework:

•  No Homework

Thursday March 6 

Topics:

• Results of GMO Detection  | Post Lab analysis of Agarose Gels 

• Food Evolution Video

 Homework:

• Watch this video on the Lactose Operon

• Anther video on the Lac Operon

Monday March 10

Topics:

• In class discussion regarding Gene Regulation | The Lactose Operon

 Homework:

• Watch this video and take notes on Gene Regulation and The Lactose Operon 

Tuesday March 11

Topics:

• In class discussion regarding Gene Regulation | The Lactose Operon Part 2

• In Class | Worksheet on The Lactose Operon  

Homework:

• Complete and Submit Worksheet on The Lactose Operon 

• Study for quiz on the lactose operon

Thursday March 13

Topics:

• Quiz on the Lactose Operon 

• In class discussion regarding  CRISPR Cas-9 | and Bacterial Defense

• Begin Video and note-taking in class : An Ephemeral History of CRISPR  

Homework:

• Watch this video and take notes   An Ephemeral History of CRISPR  Due Monday March 17

Monday March 17

Topics:

• Discussing CRISPR Cas-9 | and Bacterial Defense

• Begin Video and note-taking in class How does CRISPR work  

 Homework:

• Watch this video on  How does CRISPR work    Note the Due date is  Monday March 24

Tuesday March 18

Topics:

• Label Plates and Discussion of Methods of Pouring Plates

• Discussion of the different types of ingredients put into the agar starter plates and experimental plates

Homework:

• TBD

Thursday March 20

Topics:

• LAB: Pouring Stater Plates and Experimental Plates 

Homework:

• TBD

Monday March 24 

Topics:

• Pre-LAB | Discussion of method of Transformation 

Homework:

• Assignment: - Watch this video on  Using CRISPR to Modify the LacZ gene in E. coli: It’s Out of the Blue: Note the Due date is  Thursday March 27

Tuesday March 25

Topics:

• LAB: Rehydrate Bacteria and place in Incubator 24 hours at 37°C

• Include Methods in your lab notebook

• Pre-LAB | Discussion of method of Transformation 

 Homework:

• Read through the Lab Transformation and include the Methods in your lab notebook

Wednesday Streaking Stater Plates 

Thursday March 27

Topics:

• LAB: CRISPR Cas-9   | Transformation Part 1

Homework:

• Read through steps in the lab and add them to your lab notebook for Monday. 

Monday March 31

Topics:

• LAB: CRISPR Cas-9   | Transformation Part 2

Homework:

• Assignment: - No Homework

Tuesday April 1

Topics:

• LAB: CRISPR Cas-9   | Transformation Results and Analysis

• What we need to know about CRISPR

Homework:

• Assignment: - No Homework

Thursday April 3

Topics:

• LAB: CRISPR Cas-9 |Genotyping | Extraction of DNA

• TED: How CRISPR lets us edit our DNA  

Homework:

• Assignment: - Watch this video :   Nobel Lecture: Jennifer Doudna, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 

Monday April 7  

Topics:

• Pre-LAB:  Discussing CRISPR Cas-9 |Genotyping |  

• What is PCR

Homework:

• Assignment: - No Homework

Tuesday April 8

Topics:

• LAB: CRISPR Cas-9 |Genotyping |  PCR

Homework:

• Assignment: - Watch this video on Conversations in Science with Dan Rather and Jennifer Doudna

Prior to class Tuesday morning make 1% Agarose Gels

Thursday April 10 

Topics:

• LAB: CRISPR Cas-9 |Genotyping  | Agarose Gel Electrophoresis of PCR Products

• Stain Gels

 Homework:

• Reading Assignment: Gene-Edited Cattle have a major screwup in their DNA : Take notes to be turned into Google Drive 

• Assignment: - Watch this video on  CRISPR and its Applications Part 1  Due Thursday April 17

Monday April 14

Topics:

• Discussion | Genotyping Results

Homework:

•  Finish CRISPR and its Applications Part 1 

Tuesday April 15

Topics:

• TED: Can we cure genetic diseases by rewriting DNA? 

• Discussion Regarding Nucleic Acids

• Check for Understanding 

Homework:

•  Finish CRISPR and its Applications Part 1 

Thursday April 17 | Holy Thursday   

Topics:

•  Check for Understanding 

• Scientists trying to revive the woolly mammoths … by modifying mice. 

• CRISPR and its Applications Part 2

Homework:

• No homework over the Spring Break

Spring Break

Monday April 28

Topics:

• In class reading assignment: >  DNA  

• Read the section in the e-textbook called DNA and also watch the embedded video

• Answer the Reading Review Questions and submit your answers: Due at the end of class. 

Homework:

• Assignment: - Watch this video on  CRISPR and its Applications Part 2  | Due on Thursday May 1 

Tuesday April 29

Topics:

• Read the section in the e-textbook called DNA Structure and Replication   and also watch the embedded video

• Answer the Reading Review Questions and submit your answers: Due at the end of class. Once this is completed you may use class time to complete the video assignment that is due Thursday. 

Homework:

•  Assignment: - Watch this video on  CRISPR and its Applications Part 2  | Due on Thursday May 1 

 Thursday May 1

Topics:

• Read the section in the e-textbook called RNA and Protein Synthesis  and also watch the embedded video

• Answer the following Reading Review questions and submit your answers due at the end of class

Homework:

• Reading Assignment: > Transcription and Translation

Nova Testing Week

Monday May 5 

Topics:

• In Class Watch this video on DNA Applications  and take notes. 

Homework:

• No Homework

Tuesday May 6 

Topics:

• Continue Watching this video on DNA Applications Due at the end of the class period

Homework:

• No Homework

Thursday May 8  No Class (Terra-Nova Testing) 

Topics:

• No Class (Terra-Nova Testing) 

Homework:

• Study for Test on Nucleic Acids

• Make 3x5 Cards as needed

Monday May 12

Topics:

• Kahoot on DNA

• Kahoot on Molecular Genetics Transcription and Translation

Homework:

• Study for Test on Nucleic Acids

• Make 3x5 Cards as needed

Tuesday May 13

Topics:

• Test on Nucleic Acids

• When test is finished please move on to watching the video  DNA Cloning

Homework:

• Watch this video on DNA Cloning  Due Thursday May 15 

Thursday May 15

Topics:

• Class Discussion Bacteriophages and Restriction Enzymes

• Pre-LAB: Lambda digest  

• Pre-LAB: Lambda digest video of methods

Homework:

• Watch this video on DNA Sequencing take notes Due Monday May 19 

Monday May 19

Topics:

• LAB: Lambda Digest | Add Restriction Enzymes to DNA

• Make Agarose Gels for  Lambda Digest

Homework:

• No Homework

Tuesday May 20

Topics:

• LAB: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis of Lambda Digest

• Video on Restriction Enzymes

Homework:

• No Homework

Thursday May 22

Topics:

•  Results of Digest: Analysis of Gels from Lambda digest

• Applications of Gene Editing CRISPR

• Introduction to the Presentation 

Homework:

• No Homework

Tuesday May 27

Topics:

• Applications of Gene Editing CRISPR

• In Class Work on the CRISPR Application Presentation

Homework:

• No Homework

Thursday May 29   Mass on this Day 

Topics:

• No Class 

Homework:

•   Work on CRISPR Applications Slide Deck and Note Cards

Monday June 2

Topics:

• In Class Work on the CRISPR Application Presentation

 Homework:

• Work on CRISPR Applications Slide Deck and Note Cards  All Presentations are due Tuesday June 3rd. And should be submitted in Google Classroom. 

Tuesday June 3

Topics:

• Student Presentations 

• Treating Genetic Disorders: Correcting mutations responsible for diseases like cystic fibrosis.
  Adriana 

• Cancer Therapy: Editing immune cells to better target and kill cancer cells.
  Alex 

• Drug Development: Creating disease models for testing new drugs more effectively.
  Calder 

• Agricultural Improvement: Enhancing crop resistance to pests and diseases.
  Cameron  

• Livestock Enhancement: Improving animal health and productivity.
  Corbin 

• Biofuel Production: Engineering microbes for more efficient biofuel synthesis.
  Landon 

• Gene Drives for Conservation: Introducing beneficial traits into wild populations.
  Roger 

Homework:

• No Homework

Thursday June 5

Topics:

• Student Presentations 

•  Infectious Disease Prevention: Developing strategies to combat viruses like HIV.
  Donovan 

• Personalized Medicine: Tailoring treatments based on individual genetic profiles.
  Felix 

• Studying Developmental Biology: Understanding gene function during embryonic development.
  Isaac 

• Creating Disease-Resistant Organisms: Modifying mosquitoes to prevent the spread of malaria.
  Juliette 

• Ex vivo genome editing
  Luke 

• Human Organ Generation: Engineering organs for transplantation using animal models.
  Mia 

• Neurological Disorder Research: Investigating genes involved in conditions like Alzheimer's.
  Molly 

Homework:

• No Homework

Last week of Classes

Monday June 9

Topics:

• Student Presentations 

• Enhancing Nutrient Content in Food: Increasing vitamin or protein levels in crops.
  Nicole 

• Modifying Gut Microbiota: Improving digestion and overall gut health.
  Reagan 

• Understanding Immune Responses: Studying how genes influence immune system function. 

• Skyler

• Tissue Engineering: Growing tissues and organs for medical use.
  Vance 

• Targeted Gene Knockout Studies: Investigating gene function in specific tissues or cells. 

• Zavy  

Homework:

• No Homework

Tuesday June 10

Topics:

Homework:

• No Homework

Thursday June 12

Topics:

•  End of the Year Slideshow

Have a Great Summer !