Download POW February 22

8th Science Plans (subject to change)
***video clips may be shown to provide visual information as a resource
Monday 2/22
---return test results, sign up for reteach, and make up test
---Begin Genetics Unit
---Discuss the history of genetics---Mendel, Franklin, Crick and Watson
---Discuss heredity and how traits are passed from parent to offspring
---Contrast genotype and phenotype
---Contrast homozygous and heterozygous
---Practice calculating Punnett Squares
Homework---iReady math lessons, read AR book, review notes and problems
Tuesday 2/23---Reteach Test 2 for qualifying students
--DQ---Students will answer and justify unit questions.
---Continue practice and terminology from Monday
Homework---iReady math lessons, read AR book, review notes and problems
Wednesday 2/24
--DQ---Students will answer and justify unit questions.
---Discuss pedigrees and practice determining genetic information in family pedigrees
---Discuss the differences between autosomal and sex-linked traits
Homework---iReady math lessons, read AR book, review notes and problems
Thursday 2/25---Retest for Test 2 for qualifying students
--DQ---Students will answer and justify unit questions.
---Continue pedigree practice and terminology from Wednesday
---Discuss selective breeding
---Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to genetic engineering
Homework---iReady math lessons, read AR book, review notes and problems
Friday 2/26
---meet in the library to conduct genetic research