Mrs. Gauvin's 8th Grade Science Class: Genetics Week 2

Monday, September 18, 2017

Genetics Week 2

This week in our study of Genetics we will learn how to create and analyze Punnett Squares to predict the probability of certain genetic traits being passed down to offspring. There will be a quiz next Monday on Genetics vocabulary and Punnett Squares.

Monday, September 18
In class: Punnett Square notes and practice problems
Homework: Review Genetics vocabulary using flashcards and/or quizlet

Tuesday, September 19
In class: Punnett Square practice problems
Homework: Review Genetics vocabulary using flashcards and/or quizlet

Wednesday, September 20
In class: Review problems for quiz - Vocabulary and Punnett Squares

Thursday, September 21
In class: NewsELA article "What is a Gene"

Friday, September 22
In class: Patterns of Heredity Activity

After School Extra Help

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:00-3:00

Genetics Quiz - Punnett Squares and Vocabulary

Monday, September 25

Parent and Student Resources

Parents please check this area of the blog for resources that you can use to help your child with his/her studies. Students, check out these websites to help you with your studies.

quizlet.com is a great way to review for tests and quizzes! The user name is g8tms and the password is vocabulary. Try it before the next test or quiz!

Check out this Discovery Education resource for help with Science Homework!

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/science/science_homework_help.html

This Evolution link will help on Evolution homework assignments and provide more information about Evolution.

Looking for extra help with Chemistry concepts that we are discussing in class? Check out this Chemistry link!

Test your understanding with these Chemistry Review Activities.