The First Few Weeks of the 2nd Semester!

• Tues 1/28:  Hand back Semester Final Exams, check them over, and recollect.  Introduction to what we will cover this semester.  Notes on meiosis, how it is different from mitosis, and the 8 phases.  Do first side of meiosis worksheet, identifying the phases.  Read 3.3.
• Thurs 1/30:  Notes on the Higher Level meiosis.  Synapsis and crossing over.  Do the "creature" activity on the back side of the meiosis worksheet.  Using 2 cards, determine the genotypes and phenotypes of your creature family and then draw a family portrait with your table group.  Read 10.1 (higher level meiosis).
• Mon 2/3:  Notes on genes, mutations, gene mapping, the Human Genome Project, etc.  Finish the Family Portrait if necessary.  Read 3.1.
• Wed 2/5:  Notes on chromosomes, plasmids, genome sizes, and chromosome numbers.  Do DBQ's on pp. 153, 156, and 159 in your notebook.  Read 3.2.
• Fri 2/7:  Karyograms and nondisjunction.  Check off DBQ's and go over them.  Wrap up the unit.
• Tues 2/11:  Review Meiosis and Genes and play Kahoot for Short Test to be taken on Thursday.  If time, start Genetics.
• Thurs 2/13:  Short Meiosis and Genes Test.  Introduce Mendel and the principles of inheritance.  Start reading 3.4.