Welcome to Science (3/6) Please have a seat and take out the Following: An OGOS Book (Page D-36) Your The First Geneticists W.S. Today’s Objective: Finish taking a look a the observations and evidence that lead to the discoveries and scientific theories of Gregor Mendel and Reginald Punnett. Due Dates: Woodland Park Zoo Field Trip Permission Slip to you HOMEROOM TEACHER ASAP!!! The First Geneticists W.S. due Tues. March 7th Check Student Access and fix any problems.

Order of Activities: Work through pages D-39 to D-42 to teach or learn how to use a Punnett Square and then complete The First Geneticists W.S. (all of the pages). Come up and get a Gregor Mendel and Reginald Punnett Super Scientist Card and record a few “statistics” facts about the scientists on the back. Watch Genetics related BrainPOP Videos (online) or SciShow Videos (in the network folder). Pathway to the SciShow Videos: -Computer -Students -Abraham -Life Science Class -Genetics -Genetics Videos

Answers for The First Geneticists Problems: Just like math class, you have a few answers, but you need to explain or complete the Punnett Square to show why the answer is correct. If you are unsure please ask for help. #4 - Homozygous (Don’t forget to explain why.) #5 - Heterozygous (Don’t forget to explain why.) #9 - 1 chance in 4 (1:3) (25%) #10 - 0 chances in 4 (0:4) (0%) #11 - 2 chances in 4 (2:2) (50%) #12 - 0 chances in 4 (0:4) (0%)