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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