Biology
Unit 2 Variation & Inheritance
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Unit 2 Overview & Calendar
Incorporates the following:
- Standards HS-LS3- 1, 2, & 3
- Standards MS-LS3- 1,2
- Textbook Chapters 11 & 14
Week of 10/15-10/22 FALL BREAK! HAVE FUN!
Week of 10/23-10/26
Test Corrections over Unit 1 Part 2. Introductory pieces to Ch. 11 The Work of Gregor Mendel.
- MONDAY LAST DAY OF FALL BREAK. NO SCHOOL.
- TUESDAY Unit 1 Part 2 Test Corrections. Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Survey?
- WEDNESDAY Misconceptions of Genetics Circle.
- THURSDAY Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Escape Room & Survey.
- FRIDAY Quick Write on Growth Mindset Perspective. Introduction to Ch. 11 Genetics w/video and Traits Bingo.
Week of 10/29-11/2
11.1-11.2 Reinforcement Activities and Lessons. The Work of Gregor Mendel and Applying His Principles.
- MONDAY 11.1 CN due.
- TUESDAY Mouse Genetics Gizmo in computer lab.
- WEDNESDAY HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
- THURSDAY Finish Mouse Genetics Gizmo in computer lab.
- FRIDAY 11.2-11.3 CN due. Take CN Quiz and go over Dihybrid Crosses. Finish Mouse Gizmo Part 2.
Week of 11/5-11/9
Ch. 11.3 Other Patterns of Inheritance Reinforcement Activities.
- MONDAY Start Vocab Review. Finish Mouse Genetics Part 2 on Gizmo if needed. Part 2 Penny Genetics on Dihybrid Crosses.
- TUESDAY NO SCHOOL
- WEDNESDAY Time to fill out vocab Sheet (4 min). KLE chart 5 (Other things than genes). Stamp Coin Toss Part II. Incomplete Dominance/ Codominance. CN due Friday. Vocab Quiz.
- THURSDAY Vocab Sheet (4 min). Study https://quizlet.com/_3w28qo. Meiosis Video: Amoeba Sisters (7min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzDMG7ke69g w/video questions.
- FRIDAY Vocab Quiz. Finish Up ID/CD work. AP Mitosis vs. Meiosis. Work on Poster.
Week of 11/12-11/16
Wrap up 11.4 Meiosis and Review Big Picture of Ch. 11.
- MONDAY Work on Posters. Start Presentations. Coin Toss Lab Part 3. Finish INC Work.
- TUESDAY Sex Linked Traits.
- WEDNESDAY Ch. 11 Review Activities.
- THURSDAY Ch. 11 Review Activities.
- FRIDAY Start Review Ch. 11. Disperse Study Guide.
Week of 11/19-11/23
Review Ch. 11 Assess:
- MONDAY Ch. 11 Review Activities.
- TUESDAY Assess over Ch. 11 and turn in Work/CN.
- WEDNESDAY HAPPY TURKEY DAY! NO SCHOOL!
- THURSDAY HAPPY TURKEY DAY! NO SCHOOL!
- FRIDAY HAPPY TURKEY DAY! NO SCHOOL!
Week of 11/26-11/30
Start Ch. 14 Human Heredity Lessons/Activities.
- MONDAY
- TUESDAY
- WEDNESDAY
- THURSDAY
- FRIDAY
Week of 12/3-12/7
Wrap up Ch. 14 & Assess:
- MONDAY
- TUESDAY
- WEDNESDAY
- THURSDAY
- FRIDAY
Ch. 11 VL Part 1: 11.1 An Introduction to Genetics
Ch. 11 VL Part 2
Ch. 11 VL Part 3
Tracy Carlson
Email: tracy.carlson@fhsdschools.org
Website: www.schoology.com
Location: Francis Howell High School, Missouri 94, Saint Charles, MO, United States
Phone: 636-851-4756
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