Friday, March 24, 2017

Fri., 3/24/17

Today in Science:
  • Genetics Unit Assessment
    Announcements:
    • Have a WONDERFUL Spring Break - Mon., March 27th - Mon., April 3rd
      • Return to school on Tuesday, April 4th

    Thurs., 3/23/17

    Today in Science:
    • Sex-linked Traits and Pedigrees
    • Unit Review (posted in Google Classroom)
    Homework:
    • Study for Unit Assessment - tomorrow!!
    Announcements:
    • Genetics Unit Test - TOMORROW!
    • Spring Break - Mon., March 27th - Mon., April 3rd
      • Return to school on Tuesday, April 4th

    Wednesday, March 22, 2017

    Weds., 3/22/17

    Today in Science:
    • Monday Writing - Essay
    • Turn in Unit Project - Family Pedigrees
    • Begin Unit Review (posted in Google Classroom)
    Homework:
    • Begin working on Unit Review - Assessment on FRIDAY!
    Announcements:
    • Genetics Unit Test - Fri., March 24th
    • Spring Break - Mon., March 27th - Mon., April 3rd
      • Return to school on Tuesday, April 4th

    Monday, March 20, 2017

    Tues., 3/21/17

    Today in Science:
    • Please report to the MIXED POD for a lesson with the Counseling Staff. You do not need anything but your CHAMPION attitude and behavior! Have a GREAT lesson!

    Mon., 3/20/17

    Today in Science:
    • Unit Project Work Day - LAST DAY to work in class
    Homework:
    • Unit Project - FINAL due THIS Wednesday!
    Announcements:
    • Genetics Unit Test - Fri., March 24th
    • Spring Break - Mon., March 27th - Mon., April 3rd
      • Return to school on Tuesday, April 4th

    Friday, March 17, 2017

    Mon., 3/13/17

    Today in Science:
    • Monday Writing "Is it time to label GMO foods?" - QUESTIONS ONLY
    • Complete leveled Punnett square practice - I will be able to use a Punnett square to determine possible genotypes and phenotypes for a cross between two parents.
    • Kahoot! 
    Announcements:
    • Mrs. Lombardo is out today but back tomorrow!

    Fri., 3/17/17

    Today in Science:
    • Unit Project Work Day
    Homework:
    • Unit Project - gather the remaining data on your family members or your fictional family
    Announcements:
    • Genetics Unit Project - due on Weds., March 22nd
    • Genetics Unit Test - Fri., March 24th

    Thursday, March 16, 2017

    Thurs., 3/16/17

    Today in Science:
    • Genetics: Track the Trait - Pedigree Practice
    • Q&A on Unit Project
    Homework:
    • Unit Project:
      • family data tables must be complete
      • bring poster board
    Announcements:
    • Genetics Unit Project - due on Weds., March 22nd
    • Genetics Unit Test - Fri., March 24th

    Wednesday, March 15, 2017

    Weds., 3/15/17

    Today in Science:
    • Complete Human Traits and Pedigrees Activity
    • Introduction to Unit Project
    Homework:
    • Decide on the following for your project:
      • biological family or fictional family?
      • 5 traits from the list
      • bring poster board on Friday
    Announcements:
    • Genetics Unit Project - due on Weds., March 22nd
    • Genetics Unit Test - Fri., March 24th

    Tues., 3/14/17

    Today in Science:
    • Introduction to Pedigrees
    • Human Traits and Pedigrees Activity
    Announcements:
    • Genetics Unit Project - due on Weds., March 22nd
    • Genetics Unit Test - Fri., March 24th

    Thursday, March 9, 2017

    Fri., 3/10/17

    Today in Science:
    • Complete leveled Punnett square practice - I will be able to use a Punnett square to determine possible genotypes and phenotypes for a cross between two parents.
    • Checkpoint Quiz - Punnett Squares!
    • Kahoot! 
    Announcements:
    • Mrs. Lombardo is out today and also on Monday, Mar. 13th

    Thurs., 3/9/17

    Today in Science:
    • SpongeBob Genetics Part 2
    • Leveled Punnett square practice
    • PS (Punnett Square) Challenge - I will be able to use a Punnett square to determine possible genotypes and phenotypes for a cross between two parents.
    Announcements:
    • Mrs. Lombardo will be out on Friday, Mar. 10th and Monday, Mar. 13th

    Wednesday, March 8, 2017

    Weds., 3/8/17

    Today in Science:
    • Review SpongeBob Genetics Part 1
    • PS (Punnett Square) Challenge - I will be able to use a Punnett square to determine possible genotypes and phenotypes for a cross between two parents.

    Tuesday, March 7, 2017

    Tues., 3/7/17

    Today in Science:
    • Punnett Squares Practice - I will be able to use a Punnett square to determine possible genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring.
    • Independent Work Time: Genetics Vocab Slides & SpongeBob Genetics Part 1
    • PS (Punnett Square) Challenge 
    Homework:
    • SpongeBob Genetics Part 1 (in Google Classroom)

    Monday, March 6, 2017

    Mon., 3/6/17

    Today in Science:
    • Monday Writing - Sample essay edits (instead of writing your own essay)
    • Genetics Vocab Slides
    • Punnett Squares - I will be able to use a Punnett square to determine possible genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring.
    Homework:
    • If not completed in class, finish editing the sample Monday Writing essay.

    Friday, March 3, 2017

    Fri., 3/3/17

    Today in Science:
    • Complete "Investigating Inherited Human Traits Lab"
    • Genetics Vocab
    • Kahoot!

    Thursday, March 2, 2017

    Thurs., 3/2/17

    Today in Science:
    • Investigating Inherited Human Traits Lab -
    • Complete Genetic Disorders and Mutations - I will be able to identify abnormalities in a karyotype and determine if the karyotype is that of a male or female.
    Homework:
    • If not completed in class, finish "Genetic DIsorders and Mutations" activity
    • Complete Monday Writing Questions - due Monday!

    Wednesday, March 1, 2017

    Weds., 3/1/17

    Today in Science:
    • Mitosis vs. Meiosis Venn Diagram- I will be able to identify the differences and similarities between the two types of cell reproduction.
    • Quizlet Live!
    • Genetic Disorders and Mutations - I will be able to identify abnormalities in a karyotype and determine if the karyotype is that of a male or female.
    Homework:
    • Complete Monday Writing Questions - due NEXT Monday!