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BIOLOGY CALENDAR
SEMESTER 1, WEEK 16
TOPICS: Intro to Genetics
CA State Standards Covered This Week:
a. Students know new combinations of alleles may be generated in a zygote through the fusion of male and female gametes (fertilization).
b. Students know why approximately half of an individual’s DNA sequence comes from each parent.
c. Students know the role of chromosomes in determining an individual’s sex.
d. Students know how to predict possible combinations of allele in a zygote from the genetic makeup of the parents.
e. Students know the genetic basis for Mendel’s laws of segregation and independent assortment
f. Students know how to predict the probable outcome of phenotypes in a genetic cross from the genotypes of the parents and mode of inheritance
(autosomal or X-linked; dominant or recessive)
NOTICE: DO ALL GENETICS WORKSHEETS IN PENCIL – IT IS VERY EASY TO MAKE MISTAKES
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There is a Review Sheet for the Fall Semester Final Exam under Miscellaneous Files that looks like
this: COLLEGE-PREP BIOLOGY FALL FINAL EXAM REVIEW - 2015.doc. Final Exams are Tuesday Jan 26-Thursday
Jan 28th.
Need help with Genetics Problems? http://www.biology.arizona.edu/mendelian_genetics/mendelian_genetics.html
MONDAY JAN 4
WELCOME BACK AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Late Start Day: Faculty Meetings
** If you were not in class on Fri Dec 18 the Meiosis Magnetic Chromosome Activity was collected.
Notes: Mendel’s Law of Segregation and Independent Assortment; Intro to Genetics
Key Terms: DNA, gene, phenotype, genotype, allele, homozygous, heterozygous, trait, Punnett Square, hybrid,
purebred, gamete, zygote, diploid, haploid, dominant, recessive, segregation, polygenic trait, independent assortment
Short Video: Genetic Testing – NOVA Science NOW With Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Homework: Worksheet: Spock’s Ears – Due Wed Jan 6 – Complete this worksheet in PENCIL
Homework: Read pages 262-266 (The work of Gregor Mendel)
TUESDAY JAN 5
Sample Genetics Problems for Practice
Finish Intro to Genetics Terms
Class Activity: Variations on a Human Face (Coin Child Activity) in Pairs
Homework: Read pages 270-273 (Exploring Mendelian Genetics)
WEDNESDAY JAN 6
Spock’s Ears Worksheet Due – we will grade this in class
Sample Genetics Problems for Practice
Notes: Autosomal Genetic Disorders: Cystic Fibrosis and Sickle Cell Anemia
(Short Videos on People Afflicted With These Diseases)
Finish Variations on a Human Face (Coin Child Activity) in Pairs – Due Fri Jan 8
Homework: Read pages 346-348 (Cystic Fibrosis and Sickle Cell Anemia)
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THURSDAY JAN 7
Notes: Tay-Sachs Disease and Huntington Disease (Autosomal Dominant)
(Short Videos on People Afflicted With These Diseases)
Homework: Biology Genetics Problems #1 Worksheet – Complete this worksheet in PENCIL
FRIDAY JAN 8
Variations on a Human Face (Coin Child Activity) Due
Notes: Sex-Linked Traits
Homework: Sex-Linked Traits Worksheet - Due Tues Jan 12