DNA,,RNA, Punnett Square, Chromosome Review

Students took notes and reviewed these topics. Students will be testing on these next week. Periods 1, 3 and 5 will test on Tuesday and Periods 6 and 8 will test on Wednesday.

DNA Model

Students made a DNA model in class. They used licorice and gum drops. If students didn't completely finish they need to finish for homework which they can as long as they have the colors for all the bases.

Extra Credit: Make a model of DNA. You may NOT use licorice or gum drops.
Extra Credit is due Tuesday March 6

Meiosis Model

Students worked together to create a model of meiosis using consturuction paper, yarn, colored pencils.
Today was Day 4 of observing our trout eggs. We had quite a few that hatched over the weekend!
No homework.

Trout Books

Students took notes on the genetic code.
Students then made their "Trout Books" These books will include all things trout. Students made their first observations on the trout eggs today.

Students with dogs may bring in a photo of their dog. The photo must have the dogs name, the breed, and their name. These pictures are to make a dog collage.

Extra Credit: Make a DNA model. Include a key. This is due Monday March 5th.

Meiosis Notes

 We had a shortened schedule today cue to the SOAR assembly. The SOAR assembly was a great presentation on the negative aspects of tobacco use.
We finished up the dog video today.
We then took a few notes on Meiosis.
There is NO homework.

Dog movie and show dog

Students watched a NOVA movie on the origin of dogs and should know the two theories of how dogs came about.
Students got to meet a champion dog, Toby, an Old English Sheep Dog. One of my students parents brought this champion dog in and spoke about breeding, genetics, obedience and care. This was a real treat as this dog is a champion and has even been to Westminster Dog Show.
There has been no homework the last two days.

Catch up time

Whew! I have been out sick for the last two days so.....today I am trying to catch up. On Monday students read about DNA in their books  pages 47-103 and did a worksheet. Today we corrected that sheet and students handed it.
Yesterday students corrected the Meiosis sheet that they did on Friday and turned it in.
Students watched a video on fish today - hopefully we will be getting trout eggs on Tuesday - keep your fingers crossed.
In the meantime I am trying to catch up on grades.  I will be out of town and internet service all of break so please be patient.
Have a great break!