01/08/13Warm up (write this in your notebook)

1. Using a scale of 1-5 (1-worst, 5-best), give yourself a score on how you did last semester in Biology (or your last science class).

2. Were you satisfied with that score?3. Develop and write a goal that will set you up

for Biology success this semester—prepare to share your answer with the class

Welcome to Biology! 01/08/13

Homework/Announcements-• None• First homework due block day

Daily Plan: Meet Emmett (and the anatomy of the female

reproductive system) Mrs. Lutz & Student Teaching/Expectations New seats!!! Intro to Genetics – Are You a Taster?

Mrs. Lutz and her husband want to build a house. She is a scientist and only thinks in genetic terms. Create an analogy with the words below to help her husband understand what she is talking about.

• Model Home Alleles• Blueprint Cells• Directions Genes• Measurement, angle, tools Chromosomes• Room Designs DNA

Welcome to Biology! 01/09/13

Homework/Announcements-• Punnett square homework due friday

Daily Plan: What is a gene video Review genetic terms, punnett squares Practice punnett squares Human trait activity

Objectives: Students will distinguish between genotype and phenotype by

doing an inheritance activity Students will have fun with punnett squares

Warm up: Everyone in Squidward’s family has light blue skin, which is the dominant trait for body color in his hometown of Squid Valley. His family brags that they are a “purebred” line. He recently married a nice girl who has light green skin, which is a recessive trait. Create a Punnett square to show the possibilities that would result if Squidward and his new bride had children. Use B to represent the dominant gene and b to represent the recessive gene.

A. List the possible genotypes and phenotypes for their children. B. What are the chances of a child with light blue skin? ____% C. What are the chances of a child with light green skin? ____% D. Would Squidward’s children still be considered purebreds? Explain!

Welcome to Biology! 01/11/13

Homework/Announcements-• Punnett square homework due today• Genetics vocab due monday

Daily Plan: Who was Mendel??? Finish inheritance lab questions—white boards Finish punnet squares, start vocab assignment

Objectives: Students will distinguish between genotype and phenotype by

doing an inheritance activity Students will have fun with punnett squares