Frog Sandwich Diagrams

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Unit #4 Quiz

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Systems

Systems Chart

Quiz Unit #3

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Unit # 4 Video

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Bennett's Video

Quiz Unit #2

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Unit #3 Video

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There are two pages of study questions for this unit. Make sure you have both.

Quiz Unit #1

Quiz for Unit #1

EOC Review: Unit #2

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GOOD Ted video on photosynthesis

EOC Review: Unit #1

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Monday, Feburary 24th: Genetics and Test Review

By the end of class today I will…
–Review unit #3 test
–Analyze the frequency of dominant and recessive traits in my classmates

Friday Febuary 21st: Introduce Genetics Terms

By the end of class today I will.. 
- be able to identify and give examples of genotypes, phenotypes, alleles and traits
- differentiate between homozygous and heterozygous genotypes

Class Activities: Foldable Notes 

Thursday, February 20th: Introduce Genetics Reading

By the end of class today I will...
- introduce the major terms we will use in our study of genetics by completing a guided reading

For a copy of the reading, CLICK HERE. 

Wednesday, February 19th: Unit #3 Test

By the end of class today I will...
- Complete unit #3 test

Friday & Tuesday, Feb 14 & 18: Reassessment

By the end of class today I will... 
- Reassess and study for the Unit #3 Test

Monday, Feburary 10th: Protein Synthesis

By the end of class today I will...
- understand the steps needed to produce a protein from DNA
- be able to give the complimentary strand of mRNA and amino acids given a strand of DNA

For the first video covering comparing/contrasting DNA/RNA, genes and mutations please CLICK HERE

For the second video covering protein synthesis (TRANSCRIPTION/TRANSLATION) please CLICK HERE

Thursday, February 6th: DNA Modeling

By the end of class today I will…
–Observe the structure of DNA
–Recognize why DNA is important

Opener: What are proteins made of?

Wednesday, February 5th: DNA Extraction

By the end of class today I will…
–Extract DNA from a strawberry

Opener:
–In DNA: ___ pairs with T and ___ pairs with G.


Notes: What is a nucleotide?
A nucleotide has three components
1. Sugar
2. Phosphate 
3. Base (A, T, C, G)

Tuesday, February 4th: DNA/RNA

By the end of class today I will…
–Finish study questions from last class
–Compare/contrast DNA and RNA

Opener: Where is DNA found in a cell?

Monday, February 3rd: DNA, RNA, Proteins

By the end of class today I will...
- complete study questions on DNA, RNA and protein synthesis while watching a video

You will watch two videos today answering study questions as you go. You should answer study questions as you watch the video. Remember you can pause or rewind anytime during the video.

To watch the first video, Intro to DNA & RNA: CLICK HERE
To watch the second video, DNA & RNA structure: CLICK HERE

Friday, January 31st: Mitosis and Meiosis Quiz

By the end of class today I will...
- Complete a quiz on mitosis and meiosis to determine my current understandings.

The last day to reassess cell division is February 14th 

Thursday, January 30th: Compare/Contrast Mitosis and Meiosis

Wednesday, January 29th: Classroom Expectations and Procedures