Genetics Week 1

GeneticsWeek 1

LPA 2013-2014Standard 4Objective 1

Monday Objective

• I will explain the steps of asexual reproduction.

Bell work

• Use the supplemental packet you received yesterday and answer questions #2-6 that are in the “Practice” section of the Asexual Reproduction chapter.

Vocabulary

• Create new flashcards for the following terms:– Binary Fission– Fragmentation– Budding

Video

• 2N = Two full sets of chromosomes• N = one full set of chromosomes

• Khan Academy mitosis on You Tube– Take notes as they are put on the board.

Homework

• Write a paragraph describing the phases of Mitosis. – Minimum of 8 sentences!!

Tuesday Objective

• I will explain the phases of mitosis.

• I will explain cytokinesis.

Bellwork

• Create flash cards for the following terms:– Mitosis– Interphase– Prophase– Metaphase– Anaphase– Telophase– Cytokinesis

Mitosis Models

• As a group, use the materials provided to model mitosis.

• Draw your model.– Be sure to represent your materials.– Be sure to represent and label all phases of

Mitosis.

Homework

• Read pages 192-198 in your textbook.

Wednesday Objective

• I will compare asexual and sexual reproduction.

Bellwork

• Create flash cards for the following terms:– Meiosis– Gamete– Haploid– Diploid

Unit Project Intro

• Review the instructions for the “Position Paper on Genetic Technology/Bioengineering” project.

• This paper is your unit project and is due on Monday, March 24th.

Comparing Reproduction

• Use the worksheet to take notes during our discussion today.

Homework

• Finish the worksheet.

Thursday Objective

• I will explain the phases of meiosis.

Bell work

• On a separate piece of paper; use complete sentences to answer questions #1-7 on page 198 of your textbook. Be detailed!!

Coloring Pages

• Complete the Mitosis and Meiosis coloring pages.– Remember to highlight the information that is NOT included in your textbook.

Homework

• Complete the Coloring Pages.

Friday Objective

• I will explain the phases of meiosis.

Bell work

• Complete the following:

Meiosis I Meiosis II

Review

• Take notes as you watch the Khan Academy video teaching the phases of Meiosis.

Summary

• Write 2 paragraphs (min. 8 sentences EACH).– Paragraph 1 – Describe the purpose and phases of

Meiosis I.– Paragraph 2 – Describe the purpose and phases of

Meiosis II.

Homework

• Finish your summary paragraphs.• Read pages 199-207 in your textbook.