1/30 Skeletal System

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENTS WHO MADE IT TO SCHOOL DESPITE THE FRIGHTFULLY FRIGID WEATHER!

In-Class:
Viewed, drew, labeled and discussed the structure of individual bones. Students received their new texts "Human Biology and Health." Students received progress scores and suggestions for their genetics project assignments.
Homework:
Complete interactive poster for genetics project DUE Wednesday, February 6 for presentation.

1/29 skeletal system

In-Class:
Took a 10 point quiz over modern genetics. Collected "Cell and Heredity" texts. I received signed grade reports for 5 points extra credit. Students copied the names of 20 bones in the skeletal system onto their own study guide then completed a word search to familiarize themselves with the bones. Busy Day!!!
Homework:
Complete sketch and worksheets 1 and 2 for genetics project.

Due Wednesday, January 30 - poster sketch and worksheets 1 and 2.
Monday, February 4 - Parent Teacher conferences by appointment.
Tuesday, February 5 - NO SCHOOL
Due Wednesday, February 6 - interactive poster and final presentation for genetics project.

1/28 review genetics/begin skeletal system

In-Class:
Reviewed questions for modern genetics quiz. Watched and took notes over the skeletal and muscular system video (20min.) Played "Ms. Grumbine Says" a review game of the skeletal and muscular systems.
Homework:
Study for test. Work on genetics project.

1/25 end genetics/begin human body

In-Class:
Viewed "Man The Incredible Machine." Reviewed p.133 and 134 to prepare for the quiz tomorrow.
Homework:
Study for modern genetics quiz. Work on genetics project.

DUE Tuesday, January 29: Signed science grade reports. (5 points extra credit)
Quiz Tuesday, January 29: Modern Genetics
DUE Wednesday, January 30: Sketch of interactive bulletin board and worksheets 1 and 2.

1/24 modern genetics

In-Class:
Created an information exchange on the back whiteboard for students looking for specific answers to their genetic disorders questions. Completed p.133 chapter review and "pick five" from (11-18) p.134.
Homework:
Complete review if not done in class. Work on genetics project.

DUE Wednesday, January 30 - sketch of poster and worksheet 1 and 2 from packet.

If you are looking for information about who discovered or found your assigned disorder, you may go to www.whonamedit.com

1/23 genetics research

In-Class:
Worked in the computer lab to complete and refine research for genetics project. This is the last class day we will spend on the project. All final work including the worksheet 1 and 2, the poster sketch and poster completion will be finished at home.
Homework:
Work on genetics project.

DUE: Wednesday, January 30 - Poster sketch and worksheets for project.

1/22 scientific vocab building

In-Class:
Had time to ask questions about their genetics projects. Copied prefixes, suffixes and root words into notebooks and created new words from assigned word chunk. When students come across medical terminology with which they are not familiar it works well to chop the word into its prefixes, suffixes and root in order to decode the meaning.
Homework:
Complete research for genetics project. Midway check over project research tomorrow, Wednesday January 23. Questions from the overview should be complete or nearly complete for full credit.

1/18 genetic engineering and lab

In-Class:
Students presented their genetically engineered foods posters and completed a fingerprinting laboratory in an effort to identify each quality of a fingerprint. We compared DNA fingerprinting with finger printing.
Homework:
Continue work on genetics project. Research should be complete and will be given a progress score by Wednesday, January 23.

To answer the SQUOD: Identical twins' "fingerprints are generally similar, they are not identical." For an explanation of this see www.forensic-evidence.com/site/ID/ID_Twins.html

1/17 computer lab

In-Class:
Students used the computer to add to their research on genetic disorders. We will have one last day in the computer lab Wednesday, January 23. Student research should be complete at that time. This is a take home project to be completed primarily at home. Libraries are wonderful places of learning in the community where students can often borrow the computers!
Homework:
continue to take notes on genetic disorder.

Research DUE: Wednesday, January 23.

1/16 modern genetics

In-Class:
Took notes on selective breeding, cloning, and genetic engineering. Students began creating a poster advertising a genetically engineered food of their own design. Posters will include a colorful example of the food as well as persuasive wording telling the shopper in what way the food is better than the original. DUE in bin FRIDAY. (10 points)
Homework:
Continue to research genetics project.

1/15 modern genetics

In-Class:
Reviewed work from yesterday. Discussed any questions students had about the genetics project. Played QUIZMO with genetic vocabulary.
Homework:
Continue research for genetics project.

End of 2nd Quarter - FRIDAY, January 18.

1/14 modern genetics

In-Class:
Discussed and defined ways in which traits are inherited. Defined vocabulary:multiple alleles, sex chromosomes, sex-linked genes, carrier from p.110 in the text and completed the section review from p.116 (1-3.)
Homework:
Complete any assignment not done in class.

I was absent from class today and Mr. Lale was our guest teacher. Mr. Lale has more than 35 years experience teaching science and he is very clear with students about what work is expected to be completed during science class.

1/11 genetics project

In-Class:
Students chose their genetic disorder from a bin. We discussed, in great deal, the expectations and directions for the final project which is DUE FEBRUARY 6. For photos of last year's interactive posters you can click on February 7, 2007 or February 10, 2007.
Homework:
Review the genetics project requirements with your parents.

1/10 Genetics TEST

In-Class:
Genetics TEST. Previewed interactive poster boards for genetics project.
Homework:
Complete extra credit if desired.

1/09 genetics review

In-Class:
Played a whiteboard activity to in final preparation for the genetics test Thursday.
Homework:
Study for Test. Complete extra credit by Friday.

1/08/2008 genetics

In-Class:
Worked to completed the Computer Test Bank (CTB) and had the opportunity to study for the genetics test.
Homework:
Complete CTB (DUE Wednesday before class) and Extra Credit (DUE Friday) if not done in class. Study for genetics test.

Thursday, January 10 - Genetics TEST (30 points)

1/07/2008 genetics

Welcome Back!

In-Class:
Began work on the computer test bank genetics review. Students will have time in class Tuesday to work on finishing the CTB.
Homework:
Study for genetics test.

Thursday, January 10 - GENETICS TEST (30 points)