C+Layer+assignments

This list is ever-growing, so stay posted for options. You may earn a maximum of 144 points from these options. You must complete C layer before moving on to B or A Layer.

Reading (Mandatory)
Read pages 263 to 266 and complete the section assessment on page 266. OD [15]

Read pages 267 to 269 and complete the section assessment on page 269. OD [15]

Read pages 270 to 274 and complete the section assessment on page 274. OD [15]

Vocabulary
Make vocabulary flashards of the words in the vocabulary lists on pages 263, 267, 270. Learn these. OD [10]

Arrange the phases of mitosis as diagrams on index cards of one color. Arrange the words describing the phases on index cardes of another color. Practice matching up the diagrams with the descriptions and aslo practice placing the phases in their correct order. Be prepared to demonstrate mastery of the sequence of events in mitosis. OD [15]

Lecture
Go to this [|weblab] link. Use the weblab to learn about Mendel's experiments. OD [15]

Technology
Design and create a powerpoint presentaion about chromosomal abnormalities (minimum 10 slides). You must include picture pertaining to the slide subject. Email the presentation to Mr. Merdes. [15]

Make a video at home or somewhere outside of school about genetic disorders (sky's the limit on thes; you can do a "game show, " "newscast," "commercial," or anything you can come up with. Video length 3 minutes minimum. Include appropriate use of at least 5 vocab words. [15]

Tape a 5-10 minute "conversation" about Chapter 11 onto audio or video format with your parents. Your conversation must include appropriate use of at least 5 of the vocab words as well as basic/overall explanation about the key points from Chapter 11. [15[

[|Explore Learning] has gizmos designed to help you learn science concepts. For each of these follow the handout instructions, then take the assessment. You may print or show me the results.

Class code A DPDH26FSVM Class code C NLU8S7MYHX Class code H 7WHQXY7ZK5

Mouse Genetics (one trait) [15] Mouse Genetics (two traits) [15] Must complete the first gizmo.

Visit the [|online lab] focused on sex linked inheritance. OD [15]

Visit the [|online lab] focused on punnett squares. OD [15]

Visit the [|online lab] focused on Mendel's experimental procedure. OD [15]

Take the.[|online quiz on human inheritance]. When you have checked your answers, print or show me the online report. [10]

Play the [|online matching game]. Print or show me the results. [5]

Complete the [|Mono Hybrid cross problem set]. Show or print results. [5]

activities
Complete the Modeling Meiosis activity on page 281. OD [10]

[|Making Decisions in the Face of Uncertainty] [15]

[|Where Did You Get Those Ears?] [15]

[|The Gene Machine] [15]

[|Toothpick Chromosomes] [15]

10 each
 * 1) Blood Types Tutorial: //http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/blood_types/Intro.html//
 * 2) Pea Soup: The Story of Mendel: //http://www.sonic.net/~nbs/projects/anthro201///
 * 3) Drag-and-Drop Genetics: //http://www.zerobio.com/drag_gr11/mono.htm//
 * 4) Java Genetics: //http://www.zerobio.com/mendel1a.htm//
 * 5) Kids Genetics: //http://www.genetics.gsk.com/kids/heredity01.htm//
 * 6) Mendel's Experiments: //http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/Mendel/MendelMenu.html//
 * 7) Mendelian Genetics -Problem Sets and Tutorials: //http://www.biology.arizona.edu/mendelian_genetics/problem_sets/monohybrid_cross/monohybrid_cross.html//
 * 8) Inheriting Eye Color: //http://www.athro.com/evo/inherit.html//
 * 9) Punnett Square: //http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1994/punnett.html//
 * 10) Genetics Practice Problems: //http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio105/geneprob.htm//
 * 11) Probability of Inheritance: //http://anthro.palomar.edu/mendel/mendel_2.htm//
 * 12) Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment : //http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/mcclean/plsc431/mendel/mendel3.htm//

Online lab
Go to [|this link]. Complete the exercise "Meiosis in onion root tip" OD [15]

Got to [|this link]. On the left side of the screen is a navigation bar, Click on the link to "mitosis". Read the text and view the animation. You have the option to slow the animation using the frame by frame button. Complete the question sheet. [15]

Go to [|this link]. See the contents. You will browse through each topic. Complete the question sheet. [15]

Games
Design a game over chapter 11 (must include typed rules/instructions. [20]

Skits and songs
Design and sing a song ab out genetics based on a popular tune that many (including your teacher) will recognize. You must rewrite the lyrics to "teach" the concepts or definitions. [25]

Design a skit about an aspect of genetics (no script needed or used). [15]

Drawings/Designs/Writings
Design a picture which "teaches" the use of pedigrees in genetics (must be done in color) OD [10]

Draw a cartoon involving/teaching human genetics. OD [10]

Design a worksheet over chapter 11. Typed or neatly done. OD [10]

Write an original story (1 page single space minimum) involving human inheritance or genetics. OD [10]

Design a Venn diagram that shows the similarities and differences between meiosis and mitosis. OD [10]

Tests
Design a test over Chapter 11. Test must be typed and include 5 matching, 4 true/false, and 3 fill in the blank. (1 point bonus for you and someone else if you have some in the class take your test). Show me a copy of your test and your answer sheet. OD [10]

Take a test over Chapter 11. You must score 85% or better. [20]

Research
Write a compare and contrast paper on the roles of Mitosis and Meiosis in organisms. [15]

Research the term //Mutation//. Prepare a five minute lesson to the class that is interesting and involves the students in the class in some way. [15]