Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Day 3, 63

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

See me - lars


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Release GC

Do Now:

Prepare your space for a quiz.

Homework:

Today’s Agenda:

DNA QUIZ I MAkeups (Quiz on board)

Review BrainPOP Asexual Reproduction and quiz results

  • Worksheet Located in GC

DNA Quiz II today

  • 2 parts

  • notecard digram

    • draw a picture of a chromosome. label a gene and the centromere.

  • quiz on paper.

When finished: Cell Division and Mitosis

  • Complete the Mitosis Diagram in GC

Coming up next:

Amoeba Sisters Mitosis

big idea focus: asexual - genetically identical to parent cell

The Path Forward:

Mitosis Lesson

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes, DNA replication and mitosis

slides on chromosome details

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Monday, March 10, 2025. Day 2, 64

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Find and pass out KZ study guides

Text Team - Many grade 8 students need to make up/finish Asexual reproduction Brainpop

Homeroom

Community service

Room cleanup for Mrs. Elbert

See me

Momo

lars


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

Complete BrainPOP Asexual Reproduction VC Quiz

Homework:

  1. BrainPOP Asexual reproduction due NLT Sunday 3/9/25

    • in GC

  2. DNA Quiz II - Tuesday March 12th

Today’s Agenda:

DNA QUIZ I MAkeups (Quiz on board)

Quiz Tuesday - Quiz Study Guide

Review BrainPOP Asexual Reproduction and quiz results

  • Worksheet Located in GC

Finished:

Exploring Chromosomes with microscopes

Coming up next:

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

Mitosis Lesson

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes, DNA replication and mitosis

slides on chromosome details

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Friday, March 7, 2025. Day 1, 65

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Speak with J to firm up sugar email.

interim grades

MCAS Login registration

Homeroom

Community service

See me

Momo

lars


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

  • Open your notes:

  • Draw a Chromosome.

  • Label genes on it.

  • Label the centromere I will show you what that is if you are not sure.

  • Explain what a gene is and give an example.

Homework:

  1. BrainPOP Asexual reproduction due NLT Sunday 3/9/25

    • in GC

  2. DNA Quiz II - Tuesday March 12th

Today’s Agenda:

DNA QUIZ MAkeups (Quiz on board)

Review Sickle Cell Anemia Case study

Quiz Tuesday - Quiz Study Guide

Asexual Reproduction

BrainPOP Asexual Reproduction

  • Due NLT Midnight on Sunday.

  • Located in GC

Coming up next:

Mutations

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

Genes and mutations

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes, DNA replication and mitosis

slides on chromosome details

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Day 5, 67

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Community service

See me

Momo

lars

Please see…


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

Homework:

DNA Quiz II - Monday March 10th

Today’s Agenda:

Pass back and review CODON activity

Mutations:

Direct instruction:

Student Notes:

Definition

Types of Mutations

Examples:

Original Sequence: TTT CCG GCC TGC CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, proline, alanine, cycsteine, glutamine, serine, stop

Mutation 1: TTT CCC GCC TGC CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, proline, alanine, cycsteine, glutamine, serine, stop

Mutation 2: TTT TCCG GCC TGC CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, serine, glycine, leucine, proline, glutamic acid, leuicine, A

Mutation 3: TT CCG GCC TGC CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, arginine, proline, alanine, arginine, valine, GA

Mutation 4: TTT CCG GCC TGA CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, proline, alanine, stop, glutamine, serine, stop

Effects

Mutation worksheet

Coming up next:

Mutations

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

Genes and mutations

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Day 4, 68

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Panorama

Community service

See me

Momo

lars

Please see…


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

Homework:

Genes and Chromosomes due today.

  • See me if you need assistance.

Today’s Agenda:

Pass back and review CODON activity

Genes and Mutations

Mutation worksheet

Coming up next:

Mutations

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

Genes and mutations

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Monday, March 3, 2025. Day 3, 69

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Panorama

Community service

See me

Momo

lars

Please see…


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Do Now:

Homework:

Genes and Chromosomes due tomorrow.

Today’s Agenda:

Continued work on Genes and Chromosomes:

  • Due Tuesday

  • In GC

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits

quiz

Chromosomes 2 days

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Friday, February 28, 2025. Day 2,70

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.
Panorama Monday

Homeroom

Community service

Nucleotide Cutting

Please see…


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Do Now:

Open the notes you completed yesterday. complete this short comprehension check.

  • Open notes!!

Homework:

Genes and Chromosomes due…

Today’s Agenda:

Pass back Nucleotide cards. Nice job!

  • Quiz grades are in GC - I will hold release of your individually scored responses until we get a few more make-ups done.

Review:

Assign Genes and Chromosomes:

  • Due Tuesday

  • In GC

The Path Forward:

DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits

quiz

Chromosomes 2 days

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Thursday, February 27, 2025. Day 1, 71

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Community service

Nucleotide Cutting

Please see…


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Do Now:

Prepare for quiz.

  • Put phones in bags.

  • Clear your work area.

  • Chromebook, index card, and a writing tool only - no other stuff.

Homework:

the Genes and Chromosomes Slides notes by class tomorrow.

Today’s Agenda:

During the quiz:

  • The quiz is in locked mode - do not leave it.

  • Raise your hand and report any problem.

  • Disperse as directed by me.

  • Wait for my instructions.

When finished:

Take notes on the Genes and Chromosomes Slides linked here.

  • Take the notes in your notebook.

  • Color sketches and digrams are expected as a aprt of this process.

The Path Forward:

DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits

quiz

Chromosomes 2 days

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Day 6, 72

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Community service

Nucleotide Cutting

Please see…


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Do Now:

Practice Quiz (Mirror version)

Homework:

DNA Basics Quiz Tomorrow

Today’s Agenda:

Review: Practice Quiz.

Quiz tomorrow.

Period 4:

Practice Activity: use nucleotide models

Assign a Coding strand

assemble the Complimentary strand

Replication

unzip

add bases to each half

Review BrainPOP RNA

Making Proteins.

  • Why proteins?

  • What are they made from?

  • How are they made?

BrainPOP RNA Quiz

Complete in class. Finish as HW if needed.

The Path Forward:

DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits

quiz

Chromosomes 2 days

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share

Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Day 5, 73

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Community service

Nucleotide Cutting

Please see…


Assignments Due:

  • Science:

  • Math: Topic Goals.

  • Algebra: Topic goals.

  • SciTech:

  • ELA:

  • Spanish:

  • Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Do Now:

Homework:

DNA Basics Quiz Thursday

Today’s Agenda:

Practice Activity: use nucleotide models

Assign a Coding strand

assemble the Complimentary strand

Replication

unzip

add bases to each half

Quiz on DNA Basics Thursday

Making Proteins.

  • Why proteins?

  • What are they made from?

  • How are they made?

BrainPOP RNA

Complete in class. Finish as HW if needed.

The Path Forward:

DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits

quiz

Chromosomes 2 days

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Share