Breeding Bunnies Genetic Frequency Lab

Today in class we:
Reviewed ideas of variation, adaptations and evolution
Participated in a gene frequency lab (see side bar)

Adaptation and Variation

Today in class we discussed:
- Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution
- The role of variation in the fitness of a population
- How adaptations arise in a population

Finishing Up

Today in class we:
- Completed and reviewed DNA extraction lab
- Completed Cracking the Code of Life video

Due Thursday:
- Turn in your completed video worksheet
Extra Credit:
1. Complete the Our Genetic Future Survey by following the link
2. Choose one of the questions on the survey and write a one page reflection on your answer to the survey question, why you answered the way you did, and what are the implications on society if your decision was put into common practice.

DNA Extraction Lab

Today in class we:
- Discussed the role of DNA in the production of proteins in the body
- Discussed the importance of proteins in the body
- Participated in the DNA extraction lab (see sidebar for download of this lab)