Daily Summary 12-12

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12

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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 12-11

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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FALL 2014 FINAL EXAM REVIEW GUIDE

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• FALL 2014 FINAL EXAM REVIEW GUIDE

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Daily Summary 12-10

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3]

- Review DNA structure and replication concepts from yesterday [20 - 25]

- Introduction to protein synthesis [55]

- DNA and Protein Synthesis Review [25]

OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 12-09

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3]

- Review DNA structure and replication concepts from yesterday [20 - 25]

- Introduction to protein synthesis [55]

- DNA and Protein Synthesis Review [25]

OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA & chromosomes (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3]

- Review DNA structure and replication concepts from yesterday [20 - 25]

- Introduction to protein synthesis [55]

- DNA and Protein Synthesis Review [25]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12

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Daily Summary 12-08

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA & chromosomes (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3] Introduction to DNA structure and replication [35]

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [5-10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA & chromosomes (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3] Introduction to DNA structure and replication [35]

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [5-10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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Daily Summary 12-05

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity and (2) use punnett squares to accurately predict probabilities of inheriting traits in a Mendelian fashion

- Warm-up: Explain the connection between a genotype and its corresponding phenotype? [5]

- Punnett Squares and Patterns of Inheritance [20]

- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon [40] (Due Monday 12/8)

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [40] (Due Tuesday, 12/9)

- Start or at least look at TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 / Grade Check [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP and Meiosis Mini-project



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 12-04

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity and (2) use punnett squares to accurately predict probabilities of inheriting traits in a Mendelian fashion

- Warm-up: Explain the connection between a genotype and its corresponding phenotype? [5]

- Punnett Squares and Patterns of Inheritance [20]

- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon [40] (Due Monday 12/8)

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [40] (Due Tuesday, 12/9)

- Start or at least look at TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 / Grade Check [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP and Meiosis Mini-project



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity and (2) use punnett squares to accurately predict probabilities of inheriting traits in a Mendelian fashion

- Warm-up: Explain the connection between a genotype and its corresponding phenotype? [5]

- Punnett Squares and Patterns of Inheritance [20]

- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon [40] (Due Monday 12/8)

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [40] (Due Tuesday, 12/9)
Start or at least look at TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 / Grade Check [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP and Meiosis Mini-project



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Genetics Virtual Triathlon

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Genetics Virtual Triathlon



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Daily Summary 12-03

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity Warm-up: How are an organism’s chromosomes/genes (DNA) packaged up for fusion with the chromosomes/genes of another individual? What are these special cellular packages called? How are they formed? [10]

- Finish Genetics with a Smile [20]

- Meiosis Presentation [20]

- Meiosis Animation / Slideshow / Drawing Mini-Project [50]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 12-02

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity Warm-up: How are an organism’s chromosomes/genes (DNA) packaged up for fusion with the chromosomes/genes of another individual? What are these special cellular packages called? How are they formed? [10]

- Finish Genetics with a Smile [20]

- Meiosis Presentation [20]

- Meiosis Animation / Slideshow / Drawing Mini-Project [50]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity Warm-up: How are an organism’s chromosomes/genes (DNA) packaged up for fusion with the chromosomes/genes of another individual? What are these special cellular packages called? How are they formed? [10]

- Finish Genetics with a Smile [10]

- Meiosis Presentation [20]

- Meiosis Animation (100 pts) / Slideshow (50 pts) Mini-Project [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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Meiosis Slideshow Example

Daily Summary 12-01

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to define, with examples, 80% or more of elementary genetics terminology introduced in class today

- Warm-up: Why do you look like your parents (and your siblings, for that matter)? Answer in as much detail as you can. [5]

- Completing the Fall 2014 ESLP [5]

- Crash Course in Genetics/Heredity [12]

- Intro to Genetics Presentation [15]

- Genetics with a Smile [15]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to define, with examples, 80% or more of elementary genetics terminology introduced in class today

- Warm-up: Why do you look like your parents (and your siblings, for that matter)? Answer in as much detail as you can. [5]

- Completing the Fall 2014 ESLP [5]

- Crash Course in Genetics/Heredity [12]

- Intro to Genetics Presentation [15]

- Genetics with a Smile [15]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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