DNA is the word of the week!
Onto genetics, what a fun unit this will be. Don't forget to bring in twizzlers and jelly beans for this week's lab if you signed up!
Vocabulary Words this week: Genetics, heredity, trait, gene, DNA, chromosomes, nitrogen bases, DNA replication, RNA, protein synthesis, and mutations
Tentative Schedule for 11/13 - 11/17:
Monday- DNA Anticipation Guide and KWL / DNA Notes and Facts
Tuesday- Watson and Crick article with questions / DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis
Wednesday- DNA is Delicious Lab
Thursday- DNA computer lab / DNA Essential Questions
Friday- Vocabulary Quiz / DNA Video / Reading Strategies
Work this week includes the Excretory W.B. pages due on Monday, the History of DNA article and questions due on Tuesday, the DNA Essential Questions due on Friday, and the DNA Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.
Helpful Websites on DNA and Genetics:
DNA Basics
Understanding Genetics
DNA from the beginning
DNA interactive
Human Genome Project
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I Grew up in Michigan and received a degree in Biology from the University of Michigan. I also received a second degree in Middle Grades Math and Science from Kennesaw State University. I married Brad Nix in June of 2004 on the beach in Florida. We have a house in Marietta with our 100 lb pet dog named Mason. Some of my interests include playing volleyball and tennis, spending time with family and friends, singing, listening to music, reading, and going to concerts and plays.
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