Journal:
1. Why must genetic changes occur in organisms?
2. Give one example of a species and how it might be different if it had not ever made any adaptations.
We finished the genetic changes powerpoint and notes then turned it in. It is officially due tomorrow so if you didn't finish you should bring it to class with you tomorrow.
We started the first part of your mastery quiz "Design an Organism." I have the environments you can choose from so if you missed class, see me to get one. Here is the worksheet for it.
HW: anything left on the genetic changes ppt notes outline.
REMINDERS: Mastery quiz on reproduction and genetic changes Thursday (traditional multiple-choice style test)
Monday 4/11
Journal:
Today we discussed the Genetic Variations assignment (see posts from last week) as a class then turned it in.
We then continued our discussion of unique genetic traits in organisms with this powerpoint and this notes outline.
HW: none
Today we discussed the Genetic Variations assignment (see posts from last week) as a class then turned it in.
We then continued our discussion of unique genetic traits in organisms with this powerpoint and this notes outline.
HW: none
Thursday 3/31
Journal:
Today I gave you some time in class to finish the Genetic Variations assignment (here is the worksheet and here are the handouts). Anything you still have left is homework.
Then we started going through slides of genetic variations in organisms and discussing whether or not they're advantageous. Here is the PPT I used and the notes outline. We only got through the first two [real] organisms. We'll finish the rest on Monday 4/11.
Have a good spring break!
HW: anything left on Genetic Variations
- How do the large, flat teeth of a cow help it survive?
- What adaptive advantage do the stripes on a tiger provide?
- Why do wolves have large sharp teeth?
- Human beings walk upright. What adaptive advantage does this provide?
- When a genetic trait allows a group of animals to be more likely to survive and reproduce, what happens to that trait?
Today I gave you some time in class to finish the Genetic Variations assignment (here is the worksheet and here are the handouts). Anything you still have left is homework.
Then we started going through slides of genetic variations in organisms and discussing whether or not they're advantageous. Here is the PPT I used and the notes outline. We only got through the first two [real] organisms. We'll finish the rest on Monday 4/11.
Have a good spring break!
HW: anything left on Genetic Variations
Wednesday 3/30
Journal:
Fill out the chart (A-E moving left to right):
Today we finished the genetic variations assignment. You will need this worksheet and this folder of handouts that goes with it. It is due tomorrow for anyone that didn't finish in class.
HW: anything left on genetic variations assignment
Fill out the chart (A-E moving left to right):
Today we finished the genetic variations assignment. You will need this worksheet and this folder of handouts that goes with it. It is due tomorrow for anyone that didn't finish in class.
HW: anything left on genetic variations assignment
Tuesday 3/29
Journal:
Today I handed out new late/hall passes and then started an assignment on genetic mutations.
You will need this worksheet to record your answers and these handouts to help you fill them out (all the handouts are in one folder). We will finish tomorrow.
HW: none
- Watch the video about the frozen frogs and answer these questions:
- Why is it beneficial for the wood frog to become frozen during the winter?
- Why can the frog freeze and thaw but you cannot?
- What adaptations for protection from the cold do other animals in temperate regions have?
2. What is the difference between a chromosome, gene, and DNA?
Today I handed out new late/hall passes and then started an assignment on genetic mutations.
You will need this worksheet to record your answers and these handouts to help you fill them out (all the handouts are in one folder). We will finish tomorrow.
HW: none
Monday 3/28
Journal:
1. What kinds of adaptations do organisms make?
2. What is the ultimate purpose of an organism's adaptations?
Today I collected your Adaptations of Birds, Survival Adaptations (movie notes), butterfly, and late/hall passes to finish off your term 3 grade. Then I called up students one at a time to collect any last-minute makeup work and discuss your final term 3 grade.
HW: none
1. What kinds of adaptations do organisms make?
2. What is the ultimate purpose of an organism's adaptations?
Today I collected your Adaptations of Birds, Survival Adaptations (movie notes), butterfly, and late/hall passes to finish off your term 3 grade. Then I called up students one at a time to collect any last-minute makeup work and discuss your final term 3 grade.
HW: none
Friday 3/25
No journal today.
Today we did a writing activity about genetic changes in animals called a RAFT. Here is the worksheet. Come see me if you need help with the assignment.
HW: anything left of RAFT due Monday 3/28
Today we did a writing activity about genetic changes in animals called a RAFT. Here is the worksheet. Come see me if you need help with the assignment.
HW: anything left of RAFT due Monday 3/28
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