BIOLOGY.
We will continue or topic of human genetics focusing on blood types. Monday a worksheet on inbreeding in the royal family as a possible starting point for the mutation that caused Hemophelia. Tuesday we will lecture Rh factor and end class with some Punnett squares with blood types. This paper has to be finished for homework. Wednesday we will do the blood type lab activity. Report due by Friday. Thursday we will quiz on blood types and lecture additional types of inheritance. Friday we will focus on prebirth testing and genetic screening techniques.
We're almost in the 4th marking period!
AP BIOLOGy
The worst is behind us clear sailing with the familiar topics of the cell cycle and meiosis which will start our week. Reinforcement will come from the Biology Corner site and involve the internet. Quiz will be Friday. Wednesday we will introduce DNA from a historical viewpoint. Thursday we will watch the movie Photo 51 about Rosalind Franklins role in DNA. Friday Replication how and why will be covered with a worksheet reinforcement.