NOVA Cracking the Code of Life

Today we began viewing the NOVA documentary "Cracking the Code of Life"
Students should be working through the outline worksheet for this documentary


Extra Credit Opportunity:
Science News: All in the Family reading and summary reflection
due Tuesday in class for credit
Obtain copy of reading and summary requirements from Ms. V

Genetic Disorder Brochure Presentations

Today in class we presented our projects on a variety of genetic disorders including:
Tay Sachs
Down Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Huntington's Disease
Sickle Cell Anemia
Hemophilia

Nice Job everyone!

Project Time II

Today in class we:
worked on pedigree and x-linked disorder problems
Worked in computer lab on finishing genetic disorder labs

Due Monday:
Genetic disorder web quests, brochure, and presentation

Project Time

Today in class we:
- Worked on completing the Family Pedigree projects (due at end of class)
- Work on genetics web quest and brochure project

x-linked traits

Do Now:

If a mother is type O+ and the father is A-, what are the possible blood types of the offspring?

Today in class we:
Discussed x-linked traits and examples of x-linked traits such as:
- Color Blindness
- Hemophilia
- Muscular Dystrophy

Finished blood type lab

Homework:
Period 5: Pick 2 of the 3 pedigree problems to solve for Friday
Period 7: Finish labs for Friday

Blood Type Lab

Today in class we:
Worked on blood type genetics problem
Performed blood type lab in which we determined the blood type and Rh factors of 4 individuals as well as conducted blood cell counts of simulated blood smears.

Homework due Wednesday:
Complete post lab analysis questions and have labs complete to turn in on Wednesday

Human Genetics

Welcome back from Spring Break!

Today in class we:
- made grade goals for 4th quarter
- reviewed concepts of chromosomes: autosomes vs. sex chromosomes, karyotypes
- introduced pedigrees and practiced using a pedigree

Homework:
pg 343: Problem Solving (all steps) due Wednesday