Mr. Foster
Week of Jan. 11th-15th Week 2
Monday 1. Warm up: Tracking traits with pedigrees
2. Turn in 1.5c (1-9) genetics: Genetics problems
3. Discuss & begin Genetics R& D program – 1.5c under honors section # 2 only
4. H.W. – read 161-163 & 166-177
Tuesday 1. Meet in
library computer lab
2. Finish Genetics R&D program
-Place presentation in short cut to science
-Print
out rubric & six slides per page handouts
3. Presentation will be Thursday (place in short cut to science)
Wednesday 1. Meet in library computer lab
2. Finish Genetics R & D if needed
3. Use online text (ch.9) complete activities (finish as homework if needed)
- 9D incomplete dominance, also submits key concept quiz (pdf format)
- 9E: linked genes & crossing over, also submit key concepts quiz (pdf format)
Thursday 1. Genetics R & D presentations
2. H.W. – Read: Make a baby simulation lab
3. Bring color pencils tomorrow
Friday 1. Make a baby simulation lab
2. Draw your picture and answer all questions
3. Quiz over genetics next Tuesday
Objectives
1. Perform a testcross to deduce genetic information.
2. Perform research in different areas of genetics, present information
3. Discuss incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, codominance, polygenic inheritance, sex linked traits and nature affects on genetics
4. Discuss how a single characteristic can be influenced by many genes.
5. Explain the chromosome theory of inheritance and how it is affected by crossing over in meiosis.