2/7/14 99th Day of School Learning goal (7.L.2.): I will be able identify acquired and inherited traits. Due Today: PBS Concussion questions & essay Evening Assignment: Complete traits survey with family
Concussion questions & essay: due 2/7/14 DUE TODAY 1)Complete and respond to all lessons on the PBS website. SAVE your answers. 2) Click Review my work. Copy and paste website link into a Word document file. 3) Download final assignment and answer essay #1 or #2 below above website link. 4) Turn in file to Dropbox – Concussion Assignment Or turn in on paper with your website address written above essay.
Do Now 2/7/14 Use Learn.Genetics website to learn about.. 1) What is a trait? and 2) About specific types of observable inherited traits Pay close attention as you will need to be able to identify these traits in yourself as we do the traits survey.
Traits Survey
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Genetics Vocabulary Flashcards Acquired Trait Acquired trait Inherited trait Sexual reproduction Heredity DNA Chromosome Gene Allele On the FRONT Definition/characteristics: A trait or characteristic that is developed or learned through life. Traits you aren’t born with. Traits GENERALLY not controlled by DNA. Examples: Walking, speaking English, dyed hair, pierced ears, Glasses, skin cancer? On the BACK Genotypes Phenotype Dominant Recessive Gregor Mendel Pea Plants
Weekend Assignment This weekend… 1.Complete late/missing work. 2.Bring completed traits survey with your family to class Monday so we can analyze.