2019 Biology Class Cary

Monday, January 20, 2020

Hi folks,

Today we took the time to really try to understand what is going on with those punnett squares. What are they representing and what are we really trying to see with them. To do that we did an activity called Dragon Genetics which simulated the process of independent assortment in meiosis to create gametes.

Since we did this in groups in class, I want you to take a bit more individual time with the activity. I'm including the full write-up for you to refer to and I'm also including a worksheet. Please do all 22 questions on the worksheet (don't do the questions on the write-up for the activity). When you are done, take a look at the answer sheet to check your answers. Be sure you get those punnetts correct!

There will be a quiz next week so be sure you study the lesson/homework on asexual vs. sexual reproduction, monohybrid crosses and dihybrid crosses. Stay sharp on meiosis and mitosis and everything that entails as well.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Fwd: 1/14 Biology update and homework due 1/21

Hi folks,

We are now at the point where we can see how genetic material from two parents intertwine to create a new and unique individual. This is the beginning of genetics. We did a lab where we did a survey of students to see what traits have been inherited. We also introduced the concept of Punnett squares.

For homework this week:

Read chapter 9 pages 173 - 186

Also

Do the enclosed worksheet.

Be sure you master that meiosis and your punnett's. Sure looks like quiz material to me. :)