Weeks 12 and 13
November 3 - 7 and 10 - 14, 2014

Learning Goals: Explain how meiosis and crossing over lead to increased genetic diversity for evolution. Solve genetics problems and construct and analyze a pedigree. Explain some exceptions to Mendelian inheritance. Prepare for exam.

 

Week 12

Monday - Meiosis investigation with Sordaria

HW: lab conclusion

Tuesday - Solving complex genetics problems with rules of probability

HW: probability and genetics wksht/apotosis essay (turnitin.com)

Wednesday - Review of Mendel genetics ppt

HW: genetics problems


Thursday - ER 1-4 - No class

Friday - Chi-square analysis review; Pedigree analysis

HW: constructing and using pedigree wksht

Week 13

Monday  -  Exceptions to Mendelian Inheritance ppt; Review for test

HW: study

Tuesday - Cell Communication, Cell Cycle and Genetics Test – free response

HW: study

Wednesday - Cell Communication, Cell Cycle and Genetics Test – multiple choice

HW: ch. 19 reading guide  

Thursday/Friday - Retreats/College visit day - No class