Frogs

So you want to dissect a frog after school on Monday...

You better learn how first!!!

Get this done, then we'll see you there!  (Complete the frog dissection at adaptive curriculum)

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If that doesn't work, try this one instead:
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_16/BL_16.html

100-115 The Big Picture

Putting it all together (in one little project package)

Don't lose the packet, and let's make sure we understand everything we're supposed to have learned this year.

Demonstrate your awesomeness...

99 - Happy Face

Just for fun, draw a happy face on this page!

95 96 97 98 SHARKS!!!

Old school Biologists (pre-DNA sequencing) would look at the physical characteristics of organisms and use that to determine how closely related they were.  So we'll practice that as it's still a good rule of thumb when out in the field.

(Look!!! teeth, stripes, fast, tail, must be a TIGER!!!   RUN!!!!)

We call these things DICHOTOMOUS KEYS, and you'll use one for sharks, and make your own for fish.

91 92 93 94 Becoming Human

What does the fossil record tell us about the evolution of humans???

What do the relative measurements of different skulls tell us about the abilities of various primates?

Make sure to fill in your thoughts for the first three pages, and the last page we did together in class with the skulls (the measurements)....

If you have a second, check out this cool interactive TREE OF LIFE

88 89 90 GOONEYBIRDS (Natural Selection)

Does Natural Selection really happen?
88 = Procedure and Data
89 = Graph(s)
90 = Analysis and Conclusion

 

86 87 What Darwin Never Knew - Video Questions and Discussion Pieces.

p.86 Questions 1-6   P.87 Questions 7-12

1.  Why did Darwin decide not to become a medical doctor?
2.  What was the most important stop for Darwin on the HMS Beagle?
3.  Why was this stop so important?
4.  All the birds Darwin collected turned out to be from the same original species of bird, what bird was this?
5.  What other animal(s) differed from island to island?
6.  How did Darwin describe NATURAL SELECTION?


p.87
7.  How does NATURAL SELECTION cause evolution in populations?
8.  What is necessary for populations to adapt to their environment?
9.  How does Sexual Reproduction affect evolution?
10.  Give examples of SPECIATION:
11.  Give examples of VESTIGIAL STRUCTURES:\
12.  Give examples of INDEPENDENT EVOLVEMENT of structures from a COMMON ANCESTOR.

84 85 GATTACA (That's the title for each page, make sure to write the complementary DNA strand beneath the title!)

Notes for our notebook, write these on p.84

1. Does your blood contain DNA?
2. Does your dead skin contain DNA?
3. Does your urine contain DNA?
4. Why did the doctor mention his son?
5. Should we be able to choose what our children look like?
6. Should we be able to discriminate based on someone's DNA?

Write and answer these on p.85

1. Does your DNA determine your potential?
2. What happened to the cup?
3. Would you alter your child to be a better musician? (or something else?)
4. Who committed the murder?
5. Who is the lead detective?
6. ...

80 81 82 83 Mutations, Genomes, and Fingerprinting

   

p.80 & 81  Login to adaptive curriculum (puhsmt-####) Open MUTATIONS, click on QA, write and answer the 3 questions on p.80, watch the video, and then write and answer the next 6 questions on p.81. Want some bonus points?  Write a summary of the Enrichment (click on ES)

p.82  Login to adaptive curriculum (puhsmt-####) Open THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT, click on QA, write and answer the first question (click on QA), watch the video, then write and answer the remaining 3 questions.

p.83  Login to adaptive curriculum (puhsmt-####) Open DNA FINGERPRINTING, click on QA, write and answer the first question, watch the video, and then write and answer the remaining 4 questions.

78 79 DNA to Protein Synthesis

We are now going to look more at DNA's function.  

In groups of two, get a computer
Go to Adaptive Curriculum  Log in (puhsmt-######), and then Complete the Molecular Genetics Activities Listed.

When you get to the DNA Protein Synthesis Activity (3rd in the list), you will need to answer the following questions in your notebook (write them down now please)

Page 78 (questions 1-8)   Section 1 (#1) Section 2 (#2-8)
Page 79 (questions 9-13) Section 3 (#9-10) Section 4 (#11) Section 5 (#12)

1. Is there an ideal condition at which bacteria can survive?  Explain
2. Where does protein synthesis begin in a cell?  Explain
3. What is needed to start protein synthesis?
4. What is the base pairing rule? What is the difference between DNA and RNA rules?
5. What does AUG code for?
6. What is a codon?
7. What is a stop codon?
8. What do antibiotics do?
9. What is the "central dogma" process?
10. What is the start codon?
11. Give two examples of proteins that perform vital functions within the cell
12. How are proteins used in the metabolic processes of the cells within an organism?
13. Take the assessment at the end and write down your score (retake if you don't get 100%)

DNA Origami

Happy AIMS day

After the test, we'll have a little fun and make some DNA origami - bonus for coloring!

Handouts and instructions are also here.

76 77 Function Finders

What are some interesting genes/proteins that we know about?

pgs76-77 Function Finders

From a DNA sequence, determine the amino acid sequence and then the protein produced (as well as it's function)
It is amazing what proteins can do!! :)

Click here for the DNA sequence sheet
Click here for the DNA codon wheel
Click here for the protein profiles

74 75 DNA Replication review and Coding for Proteins

DNA makes copies of itself - by unzipping and then matching each strand
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-is-dna-replication---conservative-semi-conservative-dispersive-models.html

DNA controls what happens in your body by controlling which proteins it makes.  These proteins can act as enzymes for reactions, or block reactions, or....
To go from DNA to protein, a message has to be sent to the cell.  This message is carried from DNA by messenger RNA, known as mRNA.
Since mRNA is only one strand, the DNA unzips and just makes mRNA from one side...
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/protein-synthesis-in-the-cell-and-the-central-dogma.html

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WATCH THESE!!!
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A good one:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=983lhh20rGY
A really good one:  http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-is-the-genetic-code-that-translates-rna-into-amino-acids.html
More videos:  protein synthesis videos
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TRY THIS!!!
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Practice Transcribing and Translating DNA into mRNA into a protein...
(write your results for each step in your notebook)
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/transcribe/

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73 Video Notes on NOVA:CRACKING YOUR GENETIC CODE

 check out this video about the future of genetic science... (First chapter is below)

Watch Cracking Your Genetic Code on PBS. See more from NOVA.


For quarter grades, don't stress, everything will just carry over to next quarter. That being said, check your grade, if you want to make it better by turning in some old work, bring it Thursday with a note stating what you want me to look at and leave it in the class turn in tub at the front of the room by the books.

Please have your build-a-creature projects done by the end of class on Thursday 3/14 - I added a video about pedigrees that should help a lot if you're stuck!  (click below or click here)

68 69 70 71 72 Design your own species

This week you'll be finishing all the pages in your notebook so far, and then designing your own species on pp.68-72 to demonstrate that you've mastered these important topics in genetics.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE PROJECT GUIDELINES

For those of you not comfortable with pedigree charts, they're pretty simple - check the textbook, or just look at this picture below - or click here for a good video tutorial

67 DNA Replication

Today you'll need to do some research about how DNA makes perfect copies (replicates) of itself.


If you are still totally confused about DNA structure, check out the DNA stuff at the adaptive curriculum website

Getting started - watch this video:
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/dna/DNAi_replication_vo1.html
To answer the following questions, you can refer to the above video, or find some other source(s)
here, or look elsewhere!  http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/dna/animations.html


Please answer the following questions, and be sure to include your source(s)
1.  What is DNA replication?
2.  What is the name of the enzyme that unwinds/splits the DNA double helix?
3.  Draw an example of how by using each strand of the DNA, you can make two perfect copies.  (Use a sequence of at least 10 base pairs)  look here for some suggestions

66 DNA Structure

Licorice Time!

63 64 65 Meiosis and Crossing Over

For 63 and 64, complete the questions on the adaptive curriculum activity about meiosis.

search for meiosis after you log in (metrotech#@phoenixunion.org)
http://frontend.adaptivecurriculum.com/login/

Take the quiz and show Mr. Chapman how perfect you are!  (Keep going until you're perfect)

Then, go a little deeper (can you say high school?) and look into crossing over - how our genes get really mixed up!
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/9834092339/student_view0/chapter11/meiosis_with_crossing_over.html

Watch the video, diagram crossing over on p.65, and then write out the questions and the correct answers in your notebook.

Bonus - what causes of genetic disorders occur during crossing over, trisomy, monosomy, deletion, and or insertion?  When do the other two occur during meiosis?

61 62 Gender and Sex Determination

Log on, check it out, read it carefully, and answer the questions :-)  Click here for handout

www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/gender

Site 2:
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/gender/

59 60 Sex Linked Traits

lets learn about genes that are only on the X chromosome - this means that it affects women (XX) differently than men (XY) - women can be carriers (XRXr), but men either have the trait or don't (XR Y or XrY)

Some samples include:
eye color in flies (red vs white)
Hemophelia in humans (it's recessive)
Calico coloring in cats...

Need the handout?  Click here

58 Karyotypes

Get a computer and do some research to help you answer these questions (remember to note your source!)

1.  What is a karyotype?

2.  What are some things that a karyotype can show you about a person's genes?

3.  What is the difference between a disorder and a disease?

4.  What are at least 3 common disorders that you can see in a human karyotype (use sentences such as "trisomy and monosomy of chromosome ___ results in __________")

56 57 CSI Blood Typing

Who dunnit?

Answer the two questions on p.57 as a table group, and write your answers on a whiteboard.

Then, go get a computer and log in!

AIMS TESTING ON MON AND TUE

Testers - go with your 2nd period teacher (my students will go downstairs to 9030 - we'll be with Mr. Arvayo)

The bell schedule is on the school web page 

http://phoenixunion.schoolwires.net/Page/25

click on the left side where it say AIMS READING AND WRITING 2013

53,54,55 Codominance and Incomplete Dominance, Intro to Blood Types

STARR Noyce Scholarship

Do you enjoy science? Do you like kids?

Have you thought about teaching science?

Earn $1,000 for volunteer work at Arizona Science Center. Duties may include:

• Developing a demonstration or tabletop activity

• Presenting an on-stage demos

• Creating curriculum

• Serving as a teaching assistant in class or camp

Candidates must be:

• U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens

• Currently enrolled in high school, community college, or university

• Have a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

• 18 years or older

•      Committed to working at least 25 hours each month for five months

Application Deadline: March 4, 2013

(preference given to early applicants)

Application:  https://sols.asu.edu/form/starr-noyce-scholarship-paid-intern-program

For information call  480.965.2561

or email Suzanne Cassano

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This week's activities from the Arizona Science tech festival!!

 Geeks' Night Out, 02/21/2013 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Tempe)

http://azscitechfest.org/events/geeks-night-out

-        Southwest Valley Science Cafe, 02/21/2013 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Avondale)

http://azscitechfest.org/events/southwest-valley-science-cafe

-        Science and Engineering Festival, 02/22/2013 - 9:00am - 1:30pm, 02/22/2013 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm,2/23/2013 - 8:00am - 12:00pm (Mesa)

http://azscitechfest.org/events/science-and-engineering-festival

-        Glendale Community College SciTech Festival, 02/22/2013 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm (Glendale)

http://azscitechfest.org/events/glendale-community-college-scitech-festival

-        An Evening With The Crew, 02/22/2013 - 6:00pm - 9:30pm (Peoria)

http://azscitechfest.org/events/evening-crew

-        Conservation Science Night at the Phoenix Zoo, 02/22/2013 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Phoenix)

http://azscitechfest.org/events/girl-scout-overnight-program

-        Centerra Mirage Science Fair and Student Expo, 02/23/2013 - 9:00am - 2:00pm (Goodyear)

http://azscitechfest.org/events/centerra-mirage-science-fair-and-student-expo

-        Science of the City of Scottsdale -- Part of Scottsdale Science Week, 02/23/2013 - 10:00am -2:00pm (Scottsdale)

http://azscitechfest.asu.edu/events/science-city-scottsdale-part-scottsdale-science-week

-        Dragonfly Day at Rio Salado, 02/23/2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm (Phoenix)

http://azscitechfest.asu.edu/events/dragonfly-day-rio-salado

-        P83 Party, 02/23/2013 - 3:00pm - 9:00pm (Peoria)

http://azscitechfest.asu.edu/events/p83-party

50 51 52 Genetic Research

Log on to the adaptive curriculum website
log in using METROTECH#@PHOENIXUNION.ORG  (# is your computer #)
password is ;-)

search for GENETICS
and take notes while viewing
p.50 = GENE FLOW
p.51 = GENETIC DRIFT
p.52 = CLONING

48,49 Under our Skin - Video & Research

Lyme Disease - what is it, how do we diagnose new disease?  Why was it so hard for the people with the disease to get appropriate treatment?

If  you have Amazon Prime, click here
http://www.amazon.com/Under-Our-Skin/dp/B004I0J1AI/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1360774559&sr=1-1&keywords=under+our+skin

49 Five Questions about Lyme Disease.
Suppose you or a family member contracted Lyme Disease...do some online research (cite your sources), and prepare useful answers to these 4+1 questions.
1.  What is Lyme Disease?
2.  What happens to people with Lyme Disease?
3.  Can Lyme disease be cured?
4.  How is Lyme disease treated?
5.  How much influence should insurance companies have in determining which treatments patients should have?

46 47 Oompa Loompa Genetics

Practice makes perfect - lets' try some varieties of Punnett Squares...

Always show your Punnett square(s) - bonus if you color them correctly!!!

45 Incomplete versus CoDominance

Give the definition and an example of each!!!

How can we remember the difference?

41 42 43 44 Punnett Squares - Crosses Involving 2 Traits

Black Hair (B) vs Blonde Hair (b)
Brown Eyes (E) vs Blue Eyes (e)

 Here we took some time to really look at the genotype/phenotype ratios, and how to calculate percentages. We should be awesome at this by now!!!

Don't forget to COLOR your Punnett Squares/Charts/Percentage Tables!!!

39 40 Genetic Crosses that Involve 2 Traits

Now we're looking at Rabbits and Gray(G)/white(g) hair
with Black(B)/red(b) eyes

The Key word on this page is GAMETES - you already know what they are, now we're just giving the genes you get from mom / dad a name (GB, Gb, gB, gb)

Don't forget to COLOR your Punnett Squares/Charts/Percentage Tables!!!

35 36 37 38 DiHybrid Crosses (Guinea Pigs)

Here's the handout

35 - Highlight the definition of a dihybrid cross

36, 37, 38 - Write in the daily quote

34 Some more vocab, and...

...make a nice table showing the expected genotypic and phenotypic ratios - no matter the gene, we can predict the inheritance patterns :-)  Be sure to include the 4 vocabulary words and update your Vocab Lists

33 Plastic Egg Genetics

Use the eggs to check your predictions - can you figure out what the probabilities of each genotype are given the parental genes?

Make sure to create your data tables to show the crosses, genotypes, and phenotypes, and the ratios.  Do at least 5 egg combos, all 12 are extra credit!  Don't forget to COLOR your Punnett Squares to show the genotypes!!!

29 30 31 32 Genetics (Brought to you by SpongeBob)

Practice with heterozygous, homozygous, dominant, recessive, etc.

29 30 handout is here

31 32 handout is here

and, if you have a few minutes to waste, here's Spongebob Gangnham style

27 28 Gleeps!!!

Make sure to show your Punnett Square and your 20 bean pair results.

Click here and add your data to the class results

On page 28, Answer all the questions, (use the class results above)

26 Genetics Vocabulary

Make sure you update your vocabulary pages (4-6)

Germs

25 Investigating Inherited Traits

Complete the questions!  (full sentences)

24 Investigating Inherited Traits

Use these guidelines to determine the characteristics and genetics of your child
Please #1-17 on this page, record your coin flips, genotype, and characteristic

Draw your child!

23 Investigating Inherited Traits

Tape this page of instructions in, write down the name of your partner, and mark up the introduction (circle key words, etc.)

19,20,21,22. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance

We considered - why do you look like your parents?  Why don't all brothers and sisters look alike?

And we also took some time to learn about how flowers engage in reproduction...to better understand how Gregor Mendel ran his experiments with pea plants (What did he try first?)

Why do you look the way you do?

We watched a video about how we've come to understand genetics as humans - we've been selecting traits for a long long time... (corn, dogs, horses, roses, etc.)

We learned about Gregor Mendel and his experiments, (and we learned about plant reproductive organs too!)

Can you explain why Mendel got the results he did?

For full credit, make sure to mark up the text on pp.19, 20, 21 and on p.22 write the crosses (Tall x Tall = Tall, etc.)  Also, define traits and genes.