Monday March 27, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What are some reasons mice might die in a forest? What about if they lived in the desert?
Nature at Work game-FINISH
round one-3 generations dark forest
2 generations sandy desert
Homework: none
SUB on tuesday
Tuesday March 28, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What were some of your results?
On p 82 or 84 write conclusion- work with your partner but EACH person answer "Analyze and Conclude" on p 233 of book. Complete #1, 2,3,4
Put away, pass out scratch paper
With 15 minutes left play HHMI Interactive stopping to get answers to all quiz questions on the whiteboards
Homework: FINISH analysis and conclusion due Wed.
Wednesday March 29, 2017
Due today: nothing
QW: What was realistic about the mouse lab? What was unrealistic? Explain whether you think that a populations could change over in three generations. Justify your answer.
finish lab questions, create a reflection-comic strip or drawing on same page.
Homework: none
Thursday March 30, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Name three animals that use camouflage as a survival strategy and describe how. Name three animals that use speed or flexibility to survive and explain how.
Cornell Notes- Darwins Theory
Tape questions to top of p 85- so you can lift it up to answer the questions underneath.
With 20 minutes left, put away notebook, organize textbooks, and watch intro to Galapagos
With 5 minutes left, stop the video and give out a strip of paper. the exit slip is to write three things the video emphasized. Put your name on the paper for credit.
Homework:
Friday March 31, 2017
Due today:
Agenda:
QW: Explain three things about the Galapagos that make it unusual-either from the reading and Cornell notes, or the video, or both.
Complete Cornell notes
With 20 minutes left, put away notebook, organize textbooks, and watch more of Galapagos
With 5 minutes left, stop the video and give out a strip of paper. the exit slip is to write three things the video emphasized. Put your name on the paper for credit.
Homework: Science News for April due last Friday in April
Friday, March 24, 2017
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Monday March 20, 2017-Friday March 24, 2017
Monday March 20, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Explain two ways that something with your vacation had to do with genetics. (Example-I spent time with my children and Marisa looks the most like me, while Riana has her dad's nose and Zac has three sisters even though the odds are 50/50 for girls.)
Tests back or taken if you were absent. Optional retake Friday at lunch.
Learn Genetics at Utah
Genetic science or Human health-gene therapy research-alone or in pairs.
p 79
Title
Summary of what it means
Who or what does it affect?
Why care about it?
Draw a graphic to represent something about it.
Homework: none
Tuesday March 21, 2017
Due today: nothing-study if you are going to retake the quiz
Agenda:
QW: If scientists learn how, should they bring back extinct species of animals? Explain your position.
Continue research
finish research, find who else is doing the same study, discuss what to share and how, and be prepared to share it on Wed.
Homework: Make a graphic-drawn or done electronically, that explains something about your research.
Wednesday March 22, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: none- get right to sharing research
3rd
research de-extinction science list 4-6 pro's and 4-6 cons about this topic, include the reference sites
p 81 in notebook
be prepared to discuss on Friday.
Homework: study for retake IF you plan to take it at lunch Friday.
Thursday March 23, 2017
Due today: information from the genetics website
Agenda:
QW: What did you learn?
Be prepared to share your information.
Homework: study for retake IF you plan to take it at lunch Friday.
Friday March 24, 2017
Due today: preparation for today's quiz at lunch. Agenda:
QW: How might genetic features affect whether animals live or die in their environment?
Mice and the environment lab.
Homework: none
Friday March 24, 2017
QW:
Using half sheet of paper: answer these three questions as best you can.
In a forest there might be white mice and brown mice.
1. What genotype and phenotype might be an advantage in a really dark forest?
2. Explain a way that scientists could test which survives best if there were 10 mice of each color and a fenced area.
3. What might be some reasons mice die or might survive?
copy data table on p 81 in notebook
5 columns, 7 rows
Homework: none
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Explain two ways that something with your vacation had to do with genetics. (Example-I spent time with my children and Marisa looks the most like me, while Riana has her dad's nose and Zac has three sisters even though the odds are 50/50 for girls.)
Tests back or taken if you were absent. Optional retake Friday at lunch.
Learn Genetics at Utah
Genetic science or Human health-gene therapy research-alone or in pairs.
p 79
Title
Summary of what it means
Who or what does it affect?
Why care about it?
Draw a graphic to represent something about it.
Homework: none
Tuesday March 21, 2017
Due today: nothing-study if you are going to retake the quiz
Agenda:
QW: If scientists learn how, should they bring back extinct species of animals? Explain your position.
Continue research
finish research, find who else is doing the same study, discuss what to share and how, and be prepared to share it on Wed.
Homework: Make a graphic-drawn or done electronically, that explains something about your research.
Wednesday March 22, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: none- get right to sharing research
3rd
research de-extinction science list 4-6 pro's and 4-6 cons about this topic, include the reference sites
p 81 in notebook
be prepared to discuss on Friday.
Homework: study for retake IF you plan to take it at lunch Friday.
Thursday March 23, 2017
Due today: information from the genetics website
Agenda:
QW: What did you learn?
Be prepared to share your information.
Homework: study for retake IF you plan to take it at lunch Friday.
Friday March 24, 2017
Due today: preparation for today's quiz at lunch. Agenda:
QW: How might genetic features affect whether animals live or die in their environment?
Mice and the environment lab.
Homework: none
Friday March 24, 2017
QW:
Using half sheet of paper: answer these three questions as best you can.
In a forest there might be white mice and brown mice.
1. What genotype and phenotype might be an advantage in a really dark forest?
2. Explain a way that scientists could test which survives best if there were 10 mice of each color and a fenced area.
3. What might be some reasons mice die or might survive?
copy data table on p 81 in notebook
5 columns, 7 rows
Data
Table Nature at Work
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Environment
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Generation
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Population
totals
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Deaths
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White
mice
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Brown
mice
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White
mice
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Brown
mice
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1
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2
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3
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Homework: none
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Monday March 6, 2017-Friday March 10, 2017
Monday March 6, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Convert to mRNA, tRNA and write the amino acid sequence
DNA IS: ATA CCC CGC TGC AGT GGA TTA
mRNA is:
tRNA is:
amino acid chain:
Protein synthesis song
Protein synthesis competition
cut out hand images
Homework: genetics test Friday- make flashcards of terms
Tuesday March 7, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What did the activity demonstrate about protein synthesis?
Explain this.
Homework: genetics test Friday- study Punnett squares
Wednesday March 8 , 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Write out 2 possible test questions, on scratch paper-include correct answers.
Review for test
3rd period- genetic disease or engineering research- create a brochure or short slide show about a genetic disorder, disease or new technologies
Homework: genetics test Friday-Learn how DNA is organized and proteins are made
Thursday March 9, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: To get at the DNA in a cell, what has to be separated from the DNA?
Extracting DNA from plant material lab.
Homework: genetics test Friday-study all material, call a study buddy and quiz them over the phone
Friday March 10, 2017
Due today: Preparation for genetics test
Protein synthesis song
Agenda:
QW: What part of genetics do you still have questions about?
Write out the steps of protein synthesis (4 steps)
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Convert to mRNA, tRNA and write the amino acid sequence
DNA IS: ATA CCC CGC TGC AGT GGA TTA
mRNA is:
tRNA is:
amino acid chain:
Protein synthesis song
Protein synthesis competition
cut out hand images
Homework: genetics test Friday- make flashcards of terms
Tuesday March 7, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What did the activity demonstrate about protein synthesis?
Explain this.
Homework: genetics test Friday- study Punnett squares
Wednesday March 8 , 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Write out 2 possible test questions, on scratch paper-include correct answers.
Review for test
3rd period- genetic disease or engineering research- create a brochure or short slide show about a genetic disorder, disease or new technologies
Homework: genetics test Friday-Learn how DNA is organized and proteins are made
Thursday March 9, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: To get at the DNA in a cell, what has to be separated from the DNA?
Extracting DNA from plant material lab.
Homework: genetics test Friday-study all material, call a study buddy and quiz them over the phone
Friday March 10, 2017
Due today: Preparation for genetics test
Protein synthesis song
Agenda:
QW: What part of genetics do you still have questions about?
Write out the steps of protein synthesis (4 steps)
Monday, February 27, 2017
Monday February 27, 2017- Friday March 3, 2017
Monday February 27, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Explain how DNA is organized-what are the chemicals?
Unique DNA strands
Homework: science news due Friday
Tuesday February 28, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What did the activity demonstrate about people's DNA?
Reflection: genes and DNA
How are proteins made?
Homework: science news due Friday
Wednesday March 1 , 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What was the purpose of our DNA and Cookie bite lab? What was sort of realistic? What was not? AND, how do you suggest changing it to make it a better lab?
finish reflection
How proteins are made.
Homework: science news due Friday
Thursday March 2, 2017
1st and 3rd to 505
Agenda:🙌
QW: What might happen if DNA does not copy correctly?
Notes, graphic organizer
Making proteins
Homework: science news tomorrow
Friday March 3, 2017
Due today: science news due Friday
Protein synthesis song
Agenda:
QW: 1st and 3rd What did you learn from the presentations yesterday? What commendations would you give them? What recommendations?
2nd and 5th
Turn this into mRNA and then tRNA
AATAGAGCCCGTGACTTC
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Explain how DNA is organized-what are the chemicals?
Unique DNA strands
Homework: science news due Friday
Tuesday February 28, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What did the activity demonstrate about people's DNA?
Reflection: genes and DNA
How are proteins made?
Homework: science news due Friday
Wednesday March 1 , 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What was the purpose of our DNA and Cookie bite lab? What was sort of realistic? What was not? AND, how do you suggest changing it to make it a better lab?
finish reflection
How proteins are made.
Homework: science news due Friday
Thursday March 2, 2017
1st and 3rd to 505
Agenda:🙌
QW: What might happen if DNA does not copy correctly?
Notes, graphic organizer
Making proteins
Homework: science news tomorrow
Friday March 3, 2017
Due today: science news due Friday
Protein synthesis song
Agenda:
QW: 1st and 3rd What did you learn from the presentations yesterday? What commendations would you give them? What recommendations?
2nd and 5th
Turn this into mRNA and then tRNA
AATAGAGCCCGTGACTTC
Monday, February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017- February 24, 2017
Monday February 20, 2017
Due today: nothing
President's Day
Tuesday February 21, 2017
Due today: nothing
Applications for Chico Science Fair submitted by Feb. 22
Agenda:
QW: What did the Kitty project teach you? What was realistic? What was unrealistic?
Kitty books back- finish for additional credit
hand photos- finish taking photos for additional classes
What is DNA?
Homework: finish kitty book for additional credit-due Thursday
Applications for Chico Science Fair submitted by Feb. 22
Wednesday February 22 , 2017
Due today: nothing-kitty book improvements due Thursday
Agenda:
QW: DNA- What have you heard about it?
video clip-3 minutes, then build
Homework: finish kitty book for additional credit-due Thursday
Applications for Chico Science Fair submitted by Feb. 22
Thursday February 23, 2017
Due today: kitty book improvements
Agenda:
QW: Explain what you know so far about DNA
set up community service log for spring
Homework: science news due next Friday
Friday February 24, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW:
matching DNA sides, duplicating DNA practice
Homework: science news due next Friday
Due today: nothing
President's Day
Due today: nothing
Applications for Chico Science Fair submitted by Feb. 22
Agenda:
QW: What did the Kitty project teach you? What was realistic? What was unrealistic?
Kitty books back- finish for additional credit
hand photos- finish taking photos for additional classes
What is DNA?
Homework: finish kitty book for additional credit-due Thursday
Applications for Chico Science Fair submitted by Feb. 22
Wednesday February 22 , 2017
Due today: nothing-kitty book improvements due Thursday
Agenda:
QW: DNA- What have you heard about it?
video clip-3 minutes, then build
Homework: finish kitty book for additional credit-due Thursday
Applications for Chico Science Fair submitted by Feb. 22
Thursday February 23, 2017
Due today: kitty book improvements
Agenda:
QW: Explain what you know so far about DNA
set up community service log for spring
Homework: science news due next Friday
Friday February 24, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW:
matching DNA sides, duplicating DNA practice
Homework: science news due next Friday
Friday, February 10, 2017
Monday February 13, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Explain the purpose of the kitty books as you understand it.
investigations back- make improvement ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER THAT IS STAPLED TO THE SCORE SHEET by Thursday Feb. 16.
Kittens genotypes and phenotypes: record and draw
Homework: Analyse this project on last two white pages of the book
Tuesday February 14, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Examine the skin color of these family members. Explain what is causing the differences.
Genetics of skin color
Wednesday February 15 , 2017
Due today: kitty book analysis and conclusion
QW: Explain this chart
Agenda:
QW: none
photographing hands diversity and unity project
Thursday February 16, 2017
Due today: nothing
QW: Explain what the map is showing
Hand project, kitty books collected for analysis
Friday February 17, 2017
No school
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Explain the purpose of the kitty books as you understand it.
investigations back- make improvement ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER THAT IS STAPLED TO THE SCORE SHEET by Thursday Feb. 16.
Kittens genotypes and phenotypes: record and draw
Homework: Analyse this project on last two white pages of the book
Kitty Project Analysis and Conclusion
1. How are the babies similar to the parents?
2. Describe the similarities and the differences between the four
siblings.
3. How many are boys, girls?
4. What did you learn about dominant and recessive traits?
5. Explain the difference between genotype and phenotype.
6. Why did we use 2 pennies? (What
did the pennies represent?)
7. Why did the kittens turn out different from each other for some
students? Give examples. If your kittens were identical, explain how
that happened.
8. What did this teach you about genetics?-be detailed.
Complete by Wednesday
Tuesday February 14, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Examine the skin color of these family members. Explain what is causing the differences.
Genetics of skin color
Wednesday February 15 , 2017
Due today: kitty book analysis and conclusion
QW: Explain this chart
QW: none
photographing hands diversity and unity project
Thursday February 16, 2017
Due today: nothing
QW: Explain what the map is showing
Hand project, kitty books collected for analysis
Friday February 17, 2017
No school
Sunday, February 5, 2017
February 6, 2017-February 10, 2017
Monday February 6, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What was accomplished with the sub on Thursday and Friday?
Reflection: Demonstrate your understanding of genetics so far-comic strip, writing a letter to the principal, graphic organizer, or other.
Intro to cat genetics-video
Begin setting up Kitty Books-a study in inheritance
Homework: science investigation-finalize
Tuesday February 7, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Open your notebook to the list of requirements for the science investigation. On the quick write sheet, record which of those you have done, What's left? The entire investigation is due on Thursday February 9.
Reminder-how to use easybib
copy and paste into a new document.
Kitty genetics: intro to kitty project
make kitty book and complete your cats genotype and phenotype
Homework: 1. Your cats biography
2. Complete science investigation report. Due February 9
Wednesday February 8 , 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: none
kitty project
genotypes, phenotypes, draw, color, write biography
How your cat came to live with you, its favorite toys, food and habits. Who does it like in your house? How does it play?
exchange genetic traits with another
Homework:finalize report, submit electronically or in print
Thursday February 9, 2017
Due today: science investigation
Agenda:
QW: What did you learn by doing your science investigation?
Science talk
continue kitty project
Homework: none
Friday February 10, 2017
Due today: any late science investigations
Agenda:
QW: What was the easiest part of your science investigation? What was the hardest part?
Turn in QW after counting them up.
Staple kitty book together after you have the pages with the kittens inserted.
Draw Punnett squares for each trait on p 4 and 5
Kitty Project: 4 offspring: genotypes and phenotypes
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: What was accomplished with the sub on Thursday and Friday?
Reflection: Demonstrate your understanding of genetics so far-comic strip, writing a letter to the principal, graphic organizer, or other.
Intro to cat genetics-video
Begin setting up Kitty Books-a study in inheritance
Homework: science investigation-finalize
Tuesday February 7, 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: Open your notebook to the list of requirements for the science investigation. On the quick write sheet, record which of those you have done, What's left? The entire investigation is due on Thursday February 9.
Reminder-how to use easybib
copy and paste into a new document.
Kitty genetics: intro to kitty project
make kitty book and complete your cats genotype and phenotype
Homework: 1. Your cats biography
2. Complete science investigation report. Due February 9
Wednesday February 8 , 2017
Due today: nothing
Agenda:
QW: none
kitty project
genotypes, phenotypes, draw, color, write biography
How your cat came to live with you, its favorite toys, food and habits. Who does it like in your house? How does it play?
exchange genetic traits with another
Homework:finalize report, submit electronically or in print
Thursday February 9, 2017
Due today: science investigation
Agenda:
QW: What did you learn by doing your science investigation?
Science talk
continue kitty project
Homework: none
Friday February 10, 2017
Due today: any late science investigations
Agenda:
QW: What was the easiest part of your science investigation? What was the hardest part?
Turn in QW after counting them up.
Staple kitty book together after you have the pages with the kittens inserted.
Draw Punnett squares for each trait on p 4 and 5
Kitty Project: 4 offspring: genotypes and phenotypes
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