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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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Genetic Engineering Challenge
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Monday, February 13, 2017
Genetic Engineering and Related Biotechnologies
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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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Daily Summary 02-13
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- 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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 3 [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Thursday!
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) [30]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3 checked / stamped [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]
- Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation
- Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions
- Independent research project interviews begin tomorrow—be ready!
- Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- 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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
- Genetics Unit Midpoint Quiz (5th period only) [25]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances (next day) [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Friday!
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3 checked / stamped
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- 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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 3 [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Thursday!
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) [30]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3 checked / stamped [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]
- Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation
- Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions
- Independent research project interviews begin tomorrow—be ready!
- Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- 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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
- Genetics Unit Midpoint Quiz (5th period only) [25]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances (next day) [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Friday!
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3 checked / stamped
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
Genetic Disorders
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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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Read the following articles and then answer the questions in your own copy of the the document linked down below
Summaries and questions about cystic fibrosis (CF) and sickle cell anemia
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Read the following articles and then answer the questions in your own copy of the the document linked down below
- What is a genetic disorder?
- What are single gene disorders?
- What is genetic testing?
- What is cystic fibrosis?
- What is sickle cell anemia?
Summaries and questions about cystic fibrosis (CF) and sickle cell anemia
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
Daily Summary 02-09
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- 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: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 2 [10]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics / X-linked genetics practice [10]
- Genetics Midpoint Quiz [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7: Flower Dissection [40]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 checked / stamped [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]
- Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]
- Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]
- Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]
- Independent research project interviews [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- 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: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances (optional) [10]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics / X-linked genetics practice [10]
- Genetics Midpoint Quiz (5th period will take on Monday) [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7: Flower Dissection [40]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 checked / stamped [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- 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: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 2 [10]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics / X-linked genetics practice [10]
- Genetics Midpoint Quiz [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7: Flower Dissection [40]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 checked / stamped [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]
- Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]
- Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]
- Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]
- Independent research project interviews [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- 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: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances (optional) [10]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics / X-linked genetics practice [10]
- Genetics Midpoint Quiz (5th period will take on Monday) [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7: Flower Dissection [40]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 checked / stamped [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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