January 23, 2017- January 27, 2017

Monday January 23, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW:  Look at the list of traits and record 8 that you have and put a D(dominant) or R(recessive) next to each one that you recorded

	DOMINANT TRAITS	RECESSIVE TRAITS
eye coloring	brown eyes	grey, green, hazel, blue eyes
vision	farsightedness normal vision normal vision normal vision	normal vision nearsightedness night blindness color blindness*
hair	dark hair non-red hair curly hair full head of hair widow's peak	blonde, light, red hair red hair straight hair baldness* normal hairline
facial features	dimples unattached earlobes freckles broad lips	no dimples attached earlobes no freckles thin lips

What do the words dominant and recessive mean?

Elf traits-work in pairs, follow instructions, use 4 colored pencils, when done return ALL paper pieces to correct bags.
On p 65 in your notebook-tape the elf handout, on p 66, answer all questions from the back of the instruction sheet. 

a.  Did all four children inherit exactly the same traits? Explain.
b.  If two have the same traits, will they look exactly alike?  Explain.
c.  Would any of the children look exactly like their parents?  Explain.

Explain.Then  write a paragraph summary of the activity.   Use complete sentences. 

Homework:  conduct science investigation and record data
Vocab chart will be checked for completeness Tuesday.



Tuesday January 24, 2017
Due today: completed vocabulary chart

Agenda:
QW: What is the Elf Family activity designed to show?

Check and go over vocabulary chart

Drawing Punnett Squares
probability

Homework:  conduct science investigation and record data

Wednesday January 25 , 2017  
Due today: nothing

Agenda:
QW: Define 
 genotype,  phenotype, dominant and recessive




draw a face based on genetic traits 

 make a Punnett square


Homework:conduct science investigation and record data


Thursday January 26, 2017
Due today: vocab chart 

Agenda:
QW: What is  probability?  What is the probability of a:
1.  coin landing heads up?
2.  one die rolling a 4?
3.  the bell will ring at 9:05?
4.  It will rain today?




Punnet square practice

Homework: conduct science investigation and record data

Friday  January 27, 2017
Due today:  data table with data recorded

Agenda:
QW:  What part of the investigation are you having concerns about, or are unsure about?

Chromebooks:    How to graph and analyze data

Homework: finish gathering data, graph and analyze the data