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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to
(1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a
particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be
determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in
breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Meiosis Modeling activity [45]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Daily Summary 02-27
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [10]
Dihybrid crosses and Punnett squares [20]
Dihybrid cross practice (on new stamp log)
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3, TSOTS SBPA #7
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (show me by 3/1)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
Dihybrid cross practice (show me by 3/1)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Meiosis Modeling activity [45]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [10]
Dihybrid crosses and Punnett squares [20]
Dihybrid cross practice (on new stamp log)
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3, TSOTS SBPA #7
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (show me by 3/1)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
Dihybrid cross practice (show me by 3/1)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Meiosis Modeling activity [45]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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Monday, February 26, 2018
Daily Summary 02-26
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity and, ultimately, the formation of new species from existing ones? [10]
Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3
Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE TOMORROW)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (start in class, DUE Tuesday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity and, ultimately, the formation of new species from existing ones? [10]
Meiosis Modeling activity handout and directions
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity and, ultimately, the formation of new species from existing ones? [10]
Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3
Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE TOMORROW)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (start in class, DUE Tuesday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity and, ultimately, the formation of new species from existing ones? [10]
Meiosis Modeling activity handout and directions
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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Friday, February 16, 2018
Daily Summary 02-16
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Introduction to Meiosis [20]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Meiosis Modeling activity
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Introduction to Meiosis [20]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Meiosis Modeling activity
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
Daily Summary 02-15
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Introduction to Meiosis [20]
Meiosis Modeling activity [40]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Introduction to Meiosis [20]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Meiosis Modeling activity
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Introduction to Meiosis [20]
Meiosis Modeling activity [40]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Introduction to Meiosis [20]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Meiosis Modeling activity
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 2/27)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/2)
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Daily Summary 02-14
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [7]
(1) Intro to Genetics; (2) Genetics with a Smile activity
Score and report for your assigned TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
GATTACA discussion questions due; turn in by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [7]
(1) Intro to Genetics; (2) Genetics with a Smile activity
Score and report for your assigned TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
GATTACA discussion questions due; turn in by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Daily Summary 02-13
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [7]
(1) Intro to Genetics; (2) Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
GATTACA discussion questions due; turn in by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [7]
(1) Intro to Genetics; (2) Genetics with a Smile activity
Score and report for your assigned TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
GATTACA discussion questions due; turn in by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [7]
(1) Intro to Genetics; (2) Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
GATTACA discussion questions due; turn in by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [7]
(1) Intro to Genetics; (2) Genetics with a Smile activity
Score and report for your assigned TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
GATTACA discussion questions due; turn in by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
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Monday, February 12, 2018
Daily Summary 02-12
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Listen carefully for directions on how to score TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [7]
Score on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish GATTACA viewing guide discussion questions
TOMORROW:
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Listen carefully for directions on how to score TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [7]
Score on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due next class period
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish GATTACA viewing guide discussion questions
TOMORROW:
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Listen carefully for directions on how to score TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [7]
Score on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish GATTACA viewing guide discussion questions
TOMORROW:
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Listen carefully for directions on how to score TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [7]
Score on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due next class period
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish GATTACA viewing guide discussion questions
TOMORROW:
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
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Friday, February 9, 2018
Daily Summary 02-09
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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Thursday, February 8, 2018
Daily Summary 02-08
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Daily Summary 02-07
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Daily Summary 02-06
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [50]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
Think about how you might answer the paragraph response GATTACA questions at this point
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [50]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
Think about how you might answer the paragraph response GATTACA questions at this point
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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Monday, February 5, 2018
Daily Summary 02-05
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 80% or higher on the Unit 5 exam
Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam DNA and Central Dogma Review will get stamped tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 70% or higher on the Unit 5 exam
Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam DNA and Central Dogma Review will get stamped tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 80% or higher on the Unit 5 exam
Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam DNA and Central Dogma Review will get stamped tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 70% or higher on the Unit 5 exam
Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam DNA and Central Dogma Review will get stamped tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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Thursday, February 1, 2018
Daily Summary 02-01
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your DNA and Central Dogma Review and, if you have not already, Transcription and Translation practice #2, and Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
DNA and Central Dogma Exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE MONDAY)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me DNA and Central Dogma Review and Mutations Activity, and, if not shown already, Transcription and Translation practice #1, and Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
DNA and Central Dogma Exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE MONDAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your DNA and Central Dogma Review and, if you have not already, Transcription and Translation practice #2, and Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
DNA and Central Dogma Exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE MONDAY)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me DNA and Central Dogma Review and Mutations Activity, and, if not shown already, Transcription and Translation practice #1, and Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
DNA and Central Dogma Exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE MONDAY)
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