Students presented their posters today. If you did not turn in a poster, you have until next Friday (October 13) to turn one in for credit. Check out the finished posters in the slideshow below!
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Ethics in Genetics Posters are due at the beginning of class tomorrow. We will hang them around the room and take turns presenting our findings to the class.
In class we are continuing to do research on our Ethics in Genetics topics. Also, all this week Mr.Powell is teaching how to make DNA bracelets during lunch, all materials are provided! If you've already started your bracelet, here's a video to show you how to complete it. This week we are working on an Ethics in Genetics project. attached are the project description, rubric, and planning guide. Below is an example poster.
Congratulations on completing your first 8th grade science exam! Grades are up in the grade book and if you feel compelled to retake any part of the test, see Mr.Powell about scheduling a retake. Additionally, if you still want to figure out the dihybrid cross. Here's a video on how to solve them.
Students got back their graded Pedigree quizzes today, which we reviewed in class. Afterwards we watched most of a Discovery Channel production "100 Greatest Discoveries in Science: Hosted by Bill Nye" Students filled out a video guide sheet as we watched. Tomorrow Students will review for their exam with Mr. Houde.
Students took a summative quiz on Pedigrees today. Our Genetics Unit Exam will be Thursday and will cover: DNA Structure and Function, Punnet Squares, and Pedigrees. If you are still struggling with Pedigrees, here is another helpful video that explains how to complete and interpret a pedigree.
BONUS Gold Tape QuestionAnyone can claim gold tape by completing the following task:
Make a pedigree of at least 4 generations based on a family from either a cartoon, movie, or book. You must identify what trait the pedigree traces, the genotypes and phenotypes of all members of the family, and pattern of inheritance. You may invent additional family members if needed but your pedigree must be based on an already established fictional family. Possible families you can use are The Simpsons, Family Guy, Flintsones or Jetsons, Harry Potter, Hobbits/Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, and any other fictional family you like! You have until the end of the school day Thursday September 28 to turn in your pedigree to Mr. Powell. |
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