Monday, February 24, 2020. Day 3

Prep:

enter DNA Quiz Grades

Prepare certificate -> Office

Homeroom:

Welcome Back

Morning Advisory:

Second Step

Positive relationships

Warm up - Agree or Disagree

2 minute write

five signs of a positive relationship

Find five different people who share one of your signs of a positive relationship

have them initial your worksheet

Class share - signs of a positive relationship.

Grade 8 Agenda:

Do Now:

Please copy your homework into your assignment notebook.

  • Leave it open on the table FOR me to inspect.

Community Service Opportunity - hanging critter posters

  • See Mr. Wahlstrom

Homework:

Watch the brainpop on genetic mutations

read the handout

complete questions 1-7 in your science notebook

Lesson:

DNA to Traits Concept Map Classwork Assignment

  1. Use your notes to create a diagram, flowchart, or concept map to explain the relationship between the following terms.

  2. You must organize this to explain how DNA produces traits in an organism.

  3. You group must complete their concept map in twenty minutes and be able to explain the relationship between the terms orally – using only the concept map as reference.

    • If you missed school – use this opportunity to copy notes as needed from others in your group.

Terms: DNA     gene      trait      protein    ribosome   amino acids

(Bonus term) RNA

Need a nudge? FROM DNA TO TRAITS Powerpoint

Small group interviews

Copy you approved concept map into your own notebook.

Pass back DNA Quiz results.

Go over in class.

Afternoon Advisory:

Grade 7 Agenda:

shortened Classes - award ceremony

Do Now:

Homework:

Complete the “Soccer Ball” Probe for tomorrow

Respond in neat and legible complete sentences.

explain your ideas fully.

Lesson:

Complete Electrostatic Can Races

Dismissal: