Today we reviewed evolution and taxonomy. First we practiced Mendelian genetics with THIS worksheet and went over it. Next we worked on THIS evolution unit review (due Tuesday) and THIS practice test for evolution. Answers to practice test are found HERE.
We also started a lab on abundance and distribution of bacteria. Stay tuned for results on Friday.
We watched the video below for a review of TAXONOMY.
Reminder that the taxonomy/evolution test is coming up on Tuesday, April 8.
Today we continued on with the DNA notes by taking notes on transcription and translation. (See yesterday's post). Next we worked on the solute concentration of potatoes lab. This is due tomorrow, but we will have time to work on it tomorrow:)
Today we worked on our Earth Day Fair projects, making sure to include in-text citations:)
And we repotted some plants.
Today we started the taxonomy unit by taking notes found HERE. Next we used a dichotomous key to find the families of sharks. We did part 1 of THIS assignment.
Homework (some review of evolution); Read page 35-36. Do concept Check page 37 #1a, 2ab, 3a, 5ab
Today we started the DNA unit. The power point is HERE and the student note sheet is HERE.
We also started the first set of module questions found HERE.
And watched the video below:
Today we worked on our Earth Day Fair Projects and we took our plant out to "harden off"
The text of the Earth Day Fair write up should be done for Friday.
Today we had some time to work on old assignments. (See the blog posts throughout the week). Next we watched part of "What Darwin Never Knew" documentary. We also got some review worksheets for the Evolution Unit. This MC one is found HERE and the written is HERE. We are combining the evolution and taxonomy units, so you won't have a text right away when coming back to school:)