15.12.15

Genetics Introduction

1.  Make sure you have submitted the open notebook quiz on Google Classroom
2.  Tape in pages 69&70 (Genetics Vocabulary Builder)
3.  Watch the video on Heredity HERE * The login is "henley" and the password is "hornet"  - make sure you are in the "Life Science" category and watching the "Heredity" video
4.  Pause the video when necessary to fill in the following definitions:

Genetics
Gregor Mendel
Recessive
Dominant
Trait
Genes

5. Draw an illustration that relates to each vocabulary word in the appropriate box.

6.  We will complete the "History of Genetics" activity together
7.  While you wait you may work on your Quarter 2 Current Event!

14.12.15

Inventory of Traits Visual Guide

Earlobes:

Tongue Roll
Cleft Chin
Widow's Peak
Left Thumb over Right
Iris Color:
BROWN, BLACK, GREEN

10.12.15

Cancer Critical Thinking

1. Complete the WISE Cancer Interactive by logging in HERE.  Remember that it works best in Firefox.

2. Fill in the handouts as you go.

3. Submit your FINAL RECOMMENDATION in Google Classroom ( a brief paragraph with an explanation of which plant you would choose and why)

8.12.15

Survey Link...

...for Mrs. Guerrant's Survey Presentation HERE

http://www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2015/

1.12.15

Cell Processes: Mitosis, Photosynthesis, & Cellular Respiration

TODAY'S STEPS:
1.         On page 59, under your SHIPWRECKED activity, answer the following question:

     What’s Wrong with this picture? 


MITOSIS:
1.  Add pages 61-62: MITOSIS to your notebook
2.  Complete the Mitosis reading
3. Follow the directions on the Cut and Paste page to complete your Mitosis notes
3. Use the reading, this Mitosis Animation, and this Mitosis Interactive to help you practice and fill in notes (THIS site is helpful too)

** READING goes on the RIGHT
** NOTES go on the LEFT
** READING SUMMARY goes UNDER the reading on the RIGHT

4.  Complete the Mitosis Matching to show what each phase looks like in real life!

PHOTOSYNTHESIS & CELLULAR RESPIRATION

1.Add pages 63-64: PHOTOSYNTHESIS & CELLULAR RESPIRATION
2. Complete the Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration reading
3.  Watch the Video that summarizes the two
4. Fill in the blanks for the Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Diagram (use the word bank on the board if you need help)
3.  Color your diagram

** READING goes on the RIGHT
**DIAGRAM goes on the LEFT

Finished early?  Watch the BrainPOP on Cellular Respiration, then the one on Photosynthesis. Explore the FYI section.  Write 5 facts you learn from the FYI section under your diagram for potential EXTRA CREDIT