Monday – 1st & 2nd Period - TTW lead students in a discussion of the importance of Mendel’s contributions to the study of genetics. TSW compare the generations of Mendel’s pea plants and differentiate genotype and phenotype. (Spi’s 8.4.3 & 8.4.3.4)

3rd & 4th Period – TSW write reflections to the measurement lab, add the metric conversions chart to the composition book appendix and create a study guide for the measurement test.

Homework: Do not forget that your measurement test has been rescheduled for this Wednesday due to the extended activity schedule last Friday. Study your measurement notes.

Tuesday – TTW review concepts for tomorrow’s test, take notes on chapter 2 section 1 and apply his or her understanding of Punnet squares. TSW complete a genotype and phenotype classwork assignment.

Homework: Please review your notes for tomorrow’s measurement test and complete the quicklab on textbook page 42.

There will be a chapter 2 section 1 vocabulary quiz this Friday over the following terms: heredity, dominant trait, recessive trait, genes, alleles, genotype, phenotype, probability. Each term should be defined in your blue folder.

Wednesday – TSW demonstrate mastery of the metric system through a measurement test. TSW contrast heterozygous and homozygous dominance and complete a classwork assignment on codominance in inherited traits.

Homework: None

Thursday – TSW complete the directed reading workbook pages for chapter 2 section 2. TTW review the codominance exercise and TSW differntiate homozygous and heretozygous crosses.

Homework: Review your notes for chapter 2 section 1. There will be a quiz over chapter 2 section 1 next Wednesday.

Friday – TSW demonstrate mastery of basic Mendelian genetic terminology through a short quiz. TSW create family tree beginning that begins with either their maternal or paternal grandparents.

Homework: Review your notes for chapter 2 section 1 in preparation for next Wednesday’s quiz.

1st Period - The Tracing Traits Investigation is due next Tuesday.

2nd, 3rd, 5th Period - The Tracing Traits Invesigation is due next Thursday.