Unit 8

Bio.3.2.3 Explain how the environment can influence the expression of genetic traits.

Bio.3.2.2 Predict offspring ratios based on a variety of inheritance patterns (including dominance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and sex-linked traits)

Important Dates: Weekly Quiz → Thursday December 20th Unit Test: Jan

Grades for this unit: 1 Test, 1 Quiz, 1 Study Guide, 1 WB Mtg, Superhero project (Two classwork grades), Objective Entrance/Exit Tickets

Study Guide:

Here is your study guide that you will need to print off and submit the day of the test.

Genetics Study Guide.pdf

Superhero Project:

Part 1: Characteristics and Punnet Squares

See specifics in the document to the right.

Here is where you can find the characteristics.

Part 2: Dichotomous Key, Scenario Boards, Survival of the Fittest, 1st quarter information

Specifics will be posted by Thursday 12/20

superhero genetics project procedures

Power Point:

We will not go over the power point, but it is here for your viewing.

Genetics

Monday 12/17:

Cell Division and Cancer Test

Tuesday 12/18:

Topic: Peas and Plants

1) White Board Genetics - What do people remember about 7th grade?

2) Superhero Project - Finish characteristics for the superhero

Homework: Finish characteristics for your superhero

Wednesday 12/19:

Topic: Punnet Squares (mono and Dihybrid Crosses)

Thursday 12/20:

Topic:

Friday 12/21: Early Release Day

Topic:

Monday 1/7/2019:

Topic: Final Exam Review

Today in class we completed a final exam released test and then students white boarded the correct answers to 3 questions and presented them to the class. The final exam released test in found in the final exam review portion of the website.

Superhero Project:

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Friday 1/11/2019:

1) Superhero display: The students displayed their superhero mom and dad along with offspring and their punnet squares.

2) Students worked on creating a cladogram and dichotomous key based on any 15 superheros.

On Monday we will be finishing the cladogram and dichotomous key in class.

Homework: Complete Final Exam Study Guide

Monday: We will be in the classroom for 3 hours - Here is our plan.

1) 1st Hour - finish up superhero project and presentations.

2) 2nd Hour - Review past tests. I will be passing out your old test from throughout the semester and you will have a sheet that you will need to complete as you go through your old tests.

3) 3rd Hour - Final Exam Review packet OR Released Tests: Students will be given the opportunity to work on their final exam review packet that is due on Thursday OR they can work through a state released test.

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