Monday, 13 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will explore their own thoughts about why the same type of bird would have different beaks depending on where they live. ASSIGNMENT: 1. Attend our class meeting at 10:15 am 2. Complete the Initial Answer Form below.
Click on the Presentation above to see what we went over in your meeting today! Be sure to take really detailed notes.
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Tuesday, 14 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn more about DNA and how it works
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Go to https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/punnett-square, Watch the video and answer the 3 Questions.
2. Go to EdPuzzle.com and watch "What is DNA and How Does it Work?" If you want to learn even more and work on an Exemplary Option for today, stay on Edpuzzle.com and also watch "DNA Doesn't Look Like What You Think"
Students will learn more about DNA and how it works
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Go to https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/punnett-square, Watch the video and answer the 3 Questions.
2. Go to EdPuzzle.com and watch "What is DNA and How Does it Work?" If you want to learn even more and work on an Exemplary Option for today, stay on Edpuzzle.com and also watch "DNA Doesn't Look Like What You Think"
Wednesday, 15 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate understanding of Genotypes, Phenotypes, and Punnett Squares. ASSIGNMENT: Students will complete the "Monster Family" Activity Sheet 1. Download the assignment below. 2. You will need a coin, any coin will work 3. You will also need a piece of paper and a pencil to draw and complete Punnett Squares 3. OPTIONAL: You will also need a piece of paper and crayons or colored pencils to complete your drawing of the Monster Family created during the assignment. 4. Upload the Activity Sheet to CANVAS 5. Take a picture of your Punnett squares and upload to CANVAS 6. OPTIONAL: Take a picture of your Monster Family and upload to CANVAS THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON FRIDAY!
HERE'S A LINK TO THE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT BASED ON WHAT WE DID IN OUR ONLINE CLASS.
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Need some more help/practice on creating Punnett Squares...
Thursday, 16 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate understanding of Genotypes, Phenotypes, and Punnett Squares.
ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Monster Family Activity from yesterday. All of the information you need is under Wednesday, 15 April's information. The assignment is due Friday.
Students will demonstrate understanding of Genotypes, Phenotypes, and Punnett Squares.
ASSIGNMENT:
Complete the Monster Family Activity from yesterday. All of the information you need is under Wednesday, 15 April's information. The assignment is due Friday.
Monday, 20 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will read about the basics of Genes.
ASSIGNMENT: Students will complete a cloze reading assignment based on reading the book, "Genes" a Max Axiom book.
Students will read about the basics of Genes.
ASSIGNMENT: Students will complete a cloze reading assignment based on reading the book, "Genes" a Max Axiom book.
Fill in the Box:
OR Fill in the word on the blank (use the text box feature to add the missing word):
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The Book to use to answer the questions for your assignment:
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Tuesday, 21 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Student will review how genes work in humans Students will learn about the structure of genes ASSIGNMENT: Students will continue reading "Decoding Genes" and answer questions having to do with what they have read. Download the "Decoding Genes," part 2 document AND Download the PDF of the book to help you find the answers.
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Wednesday, 22 April - DNA Extraction Lab
IF YOU MISSED CLASS AND OUR ONLINE LAB:
1. Read through the Lab Instructions below.
2. Watch the video of the lab being done.
3. Download the Lab Sheet - One has a graphic organizer which you will use your text box feature to type answers in; the WORDS only, just has the words found in the graphic organizer. Use the WORDS only version if the graphic organizer doesn't work for you.
4. Upload the completed Lab Sheet to CANVAS
1. Read through the Lab Instructions below.
2. Watch the video of the lab being done.
3. Download the Lab Sheet - One has a graphic organizer which you will use your text box feature to type answers in; the WORDS only, just has the words found in the graphic organizer. Use the WORDS only version if the graphic organizer doesn't work for you.
4. Upload the completed Lab Sheet to CANVAS
IF YOU CAN, GATHER THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS FOR OUR ONLINE LAB:
- 2 clear plastic or glass glasses
- 500 mL water (approximately 16 oz)
- heaping tablespoon salt
- dish washing soap (just one drop)
- 100 mL isopropyl alcohol (also known as rubbing alcohol) (approximately 1/2 cup)
- OPTIONAL: one drop food coloring, preferably blue or green
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will discover how DNA can be extracted from a human Students will investigate how DNA is a strand of genes ASSIGNMENT: Students will either follow along OR Watch the lab, then fill out the Lab Sheet SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LAB: 1. Don't swallow the salt water, it can make you sick. 2. Wash your hands well before and after doing the lab. 3. Watch the video BEFORE the start of the Lab. LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Mix the water and the salt together in a CLEAR PLASTIC OR GLASS cup, stir until the salt is dissolved. Step 2: Take a large sip of the salt water. Step 3: Gargle the salt water in the CLEAR PLASTIC CUP for 1 minute. Step 4: Spit the salt water into a clean, CLEAR PLASTIC OR GLASS cup. Now your cheek cells are suspended in the salt water. Step 5: GENTLY add one drop of the dish soap into the salt water. Now, GENTLY swirl the salt water with the soap in it. (Avoid bubbles as much as possible). Note: Soap breaks down the cell membranes, releasing the DNA. Step 6: If you have food coloring, add it to the 100 ml (1/2 cup) isopropyl alcohol to color it. This will make it easier to see the DNA but you can still see it without coloring too. Step 7: Tilt the salt water cup and gently pour the alcohol so that it forms a layer on top (about 2 cm thick). Step 8: Wait about 2.5 minutes. You should see white clumps and strings forming, the clumps of strings is your DNA from the cells in your mouth. Cool huh! |
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Thursday, 23 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the basic concepts of genetics.
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Complete the Genetics Quiz below and upload it to CANVAS
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the basic concepts of genetics.
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Complete the Genetics Quiz below and upload it to CANVAS
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Monday, 27 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Student will learn the differences between acquired traits and inherited traits ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Attend our online class at 10:15 a.m. at zoom: https://zoom.us/j/154501141 2. Download your bingo card below and participate in the class bingo competition |
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Tuesday, 28 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Wednesday, 29 April
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students will learn about the different types of mutations Students will understand that mutations are mostly neutral but can be also harmful or helpful. ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Attend our class meeting at 10:15 a.m. 2. You will have an option of picking one of the following three assignments options below, based on what you are interested in learning. 3. Regardless of the option you pick, all assignments are due on Friday, May 1st! |
Above is the very short presentation we went over in class. Let Mrs. Smith know if you have any questions. You can email her at [email protected]
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OPTION #1: Harry Potter and Inherited vs Acquired Traits.
(Difficulty Level: Average)
This assignment uses Harry Potter and his friends to learn more about Inherited vs Acquired Traits.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the Acquired vs Inherited Traits document below.
2. Go to this website: https://www.hp-lexicon.org/characters/
3. Complete the assignment
4. Upload your assignment to Genetic Options Assignment in Canvas
(Difficulty Level: Average)
This assignment uses Harry Potter and his friends to learn more about Inherited vs Acquired Traits.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the Acquired vs Inherited Traits document below.
2. Go to this website: https://www.hp-lexicon.org/characters/
3. Complete the assignment
4. Upload your assignment to Genetic Options Assignment in Canvas
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OPTION #2 : BrainPop and "Mutations"
(Difficulty Level: Easier) This assignment will allow you to learn about the basic concept of Mutations. You will watch the video, do the movie quiz, read a short reading, and complete the vocab page. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Log into BrainPop.com 2. Go to your dashboard and select your science class 3. Click on the assignment for Mutations 4. Complete the four parts of the assignment and click to submit your assignment |
OPTION #3 DNA Mutation Activity "The Hershey and Chase Experiments"
(Difficulty Level: Challenging with EXEMPLARY OPTION) This assignments looks at the basic types of mutations that occur in the duplication process of DNA. In addition, it goes over the experiments that were conducted to determine that it really is DNA that contains genetic materials. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Download the DNA Mutations Activity Sheet to your right. 2. Carefully read through the instructions of part one that describe the different basic types of mutations. 3. Read through different strands of DNA to determine which type of mutation has occurred. 4. In Part 2 you will watch a short 5-minute video, then complete a short fill in the blank paragraph 5. In Part 3, you will answer 6 questions using complete sentences. 6. Upload your assignment to Genetic Options Assignment in Canvas |
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Monday, 4 May - May the Fourth be With You! Happy Star Wars Day!
The video on the right is from our online class on Monday, 4 May.
This is a link to the video if the video to the right doesn't play: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S7g-uWMawD2wh6Awq8RShQrCaECjRCjh/view?usp=sharing
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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will discover what makes Darwin's Finches so special. ASSIGNMENT:
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Tuesday, 5 May - Happy Cinco de Mayo!
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about the effect that natural selection can have on a population
Students will learn about the misconceptions of natural selection
Students will learn about an example of how mutations over time can be good for a species and can also be not so good.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Play The Evolution Lab Game on PBSLearningMedia. Log in with either your Google account or your PBS account to play.
Take a picture of your screen or take a screen shot when you have finished the game and upload it to the Natural Selection Game Questions form below. FYI - Upload your screen shot/picture when you have finished playing the game in #3.
2. Watch this video by Mrs. Smith and take notes about what mutations caused the bird to adapt to its environment, and then what changed so that its adaptation is not longer a benefit. Then fill out the form below.
Students will learn about the effect that natural selection can have on a population
Students will learn about the misconceptions of natural selection
Students will learn about an example of how mutations over time can be good for a species and can also be not so good.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Play The Evolution Lab Game on PBSLearningMedia. Log in with either your Google account or your PBS account to play.
Take a picture of your screen or take a screen shot when you have finished the game and upload it to the Natural Selection Game Questions form below. FYI - Upload your screen shot/picture when you have finished playing the game in #3.
2. Watch this video by Mrs. Smith and take notes about what mutations caused the bird to adapt to its environment, and then what changed so that its adaptation is not longer a benefit. Then fill out the form below.
3. Now go to ScienceLinks and play this game on Natural Selection.
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Wednesday, 6 May - Lab Day!
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will be able to identify why some traits might be beneficial to survival.
ASSIGNMENT:
Students will complete the Battle of the Beaks assignment after participating in the lab or watching the lab online. Students will upload the assignment to CANVAS
Students can do the lab with Mrs. Smith or watch online.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the Battle of the Beaks assignment and have it ready for class.
2. If you are doing the lab, have your materials ready before class.
3. Either do the lab with Mrs. Smith or watch as Mrs. Smith does the lab. You will need to complete the data table with findings.
4. Complete the data tables along the way.
5. Answer the questions after class.
6. Upload the completed assignment to CANVAS
Students will be able to identify why some traits might be beneficial to survival.
ASSIGNMENT:
Students will complete the Battle of the Beaks assignment after participating in the lab or watching the lab online. Students will upload the assignment to CANVAS
Students can do the lab with Mrs. Smith or watch online.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the Battle of the Beaks assignment and have it ready for class.
2. If you are doing the lab, have your materials ready before class.
3. Either do the lab with Mrs. Smith or watch as Mrs. Smith does the lab. You will need to complete the data table with findings.
4. Complete the data tables along the way.
5. Answer the questions after class.
6. Upload the completed assignment to CANVAS
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IF STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND ONLINE CLASS:
Students who do not attend the online class will need to complete the Survival on Daphne Major assignment.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the Survival on Daphne Major assignment.
2. Carefully complete the assignment. When completing the graphs you will need to use the draw tool in WORD
3. Upload the completed assignment to CANVAS. Don't forget to include the News Article with its headline!
Students who do not attend the online class will need to complete the Survival on Daphne Major assignment.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the Survival on Daphne Major assignment.
2. Carefully complete the assignment. When completing the graphs you will need to use the draw tool in WORD
3. Upload the completed assignment to CANVAS. Don't forget to include the News Article with its headline!
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Thursday, 7 May
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Student will review misconceptions about the concept of Natural Selection ASSIGNMENTS: Students will watch videos to help them fully understand the concept of Natural Selection INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Go to EdPuzzle.com and watch: "Good Thinking: Common Misconceptions: Natural Selection" 2. Go to BrainPop.com and watch: "Natural Selection" and complete the rest of the assigned tasks. |
Monday, 11 May
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will apply what they have learned about Natural Selection to Dinosaurs ASSIGNMENT: Students will work through a ResearchQuest investigation to see real examples of natural selection at work INSTRUCTIONS: 1. COME TO ONLINE CLASS at 10:15 am https://zoom.us/j/154501141 Password: 1FA4n5 2. Log into https://researchquest.org/student/login.php and use class code: GDPCGgKz 3. Download this Google Doc to complete during the investigation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZ9mb4HHMsttpMu5pzU7Vz6L7OAW4rZdkcJ4G9TUHLs/edit 4. Together we will work on "What Physical Features Helped a Dinosaur Survive?" THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON TUESDAY, 12 MAY |
Wednesday, 13 May
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
1. After class, go to www.edpuzzle.com and complete the video assignments for "From Zygote to Latched Larva..." and "How Birds Get Oxygen inside their Eggs"
2. Download the assignment below "Embryonic Development" and complete the assignment (we will work on this during online class)
3. Complete the assignment "Embryonic Development" and upload it to CANVAS
- Students will explore the concept of embryonic development and how many organisms have the same characteristics at inception
- Students will explore how organism's characteristic develop over time
- Students will attend our ONLINE CLASS at 10:15 am. https://zoom.us/j/154501141 Password: 1FA4n5
- Students will complete an EdPuzzle assignment, watching two video: "From Zygote to Latched Larva..." and "How Birds Get Oxygen inside their Eggs"
- Students will complete a short assignment on Embryonic Development of Mammals and submit it to CANVAS
1. After class, go to www.edpuzzle.com and complete the video assignments for "From Zygote to Latched Larva..." and "How Birds Get Oxygen inside their Eggs"
2. Download the assignment below "Embryonic Development" and complete the assignment (we will work on this during online class)
3. Complete the assignment "Embryonic Development" and upload it to CANVAS
HINT: If the pictures on your assignment don't download well. No worries. You can click on the PDF version to the right and look at that document when you answer your questions.
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Thursday, 14 May
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will apply what they know about Natural Selection ASSIGNMENT: Students will complete the assignment on Rock Pocket Mice. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Students will download the assignment "Rock Pocket Mice" below 2. Students will watch the video below that explains what the Rock Pocket Mice are and how the mice evolved overtime using natural selection 3. Students will complete the assignment "Rock Pocket Mice" and turn it into CANVAS
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Friday, 15 May - THE FINAL, FINAL ANSWER DAY FOR THE YEAR!!!
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of natural selection, genetic variation, and mutations as it relates to various organisms, including Darwin's Finches. ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Download the FINAL ANSWER Test as either a Word Doc below or a Google Doc to the right under the Finch picture. 2. Complete the test, using complete sentences and evidence to back up your answers. 3. Save it to your Google Drive. 4. Upload it to CANVAS to turn it in. If you want to do the Final Answer as a Word doc, download it here:
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If you want to do the Final Answer as a Google Doc, here's the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16RwKCRI0N1bwJLMNvrYAYMGdilc2Z-X8wp25oSWPNnc/edit
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