Evidence for Evolution

We covered a lot of work in the evolution unit. Topics included homologous, analogous, and vestigial features. We also covered Darwin’s On The Origin of Species, evolution by natural selection, and the modern theory of evolution.

Homework & Reminders

 

•       Read p. 296 - 303, Do Q. 1, 2, 4 - 6

•       Read p. 304 - 307. Do Q. 1, 3, 4, 7, 8

•       Read p. 308 – 313, Do Q. 2, 3, 6, 7, 8

•       Do Self-Quiz on p. 317

•       Evolution unit test on Friday, December 5

•       Wednesday, December 16 – Christmas Concert, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

•       Thursday, December 17 – Spirit Day. Wear green and red, last day of school

Charles Darwin

We watched a documentary on the work of Charles Darwin and the contributions of genetic variation caused by DNA mutation to evolutionary theory. Students who would like to finish the documentary should click on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3QdmgEv7KE


Homework & Reminders
 

•      Genetic disorder brochures or variations on a face lab report are past due

Evolution

We began the Evolution unit today.
Homework & Reminders
 

•       Friday, November 27 – Genetic disorder brochures or variations on a face lab report due

•       Read p. 282 – 287, Do Q. 1 – 3, 5, 9

•       Read p. 288 – 293. Do Q. 5,7 – 9

•       Read p. 294 – 295 – Biology Journal

A Visit From Corinne Piech - The Day We Got to Hold DNA!

Grade 11s wrote their Genetic Processes unit test yesterday. Today we had a special guest, Corinne Piech, from McMaster University. She is a genetics technologist. She spoke to students about genetics in general and engaged them in DNA extraction and karyotyping activities. This was a wonderful experience for us all!  

 

Homework & Reminders 

•       Friday, November 27 – Genetic disorder brochures or variations on a face lab report due.

DNA

We began chapter 6 – Genetics Beyond Mendel today. We covered the structure of DNA. Students built an origami DNA model. Students received the genetics assignment for this unit. Most have chosen a genetic disorder that they will research and create a brochure about.

Homework & Reminders

•       Karyotype investigations are past due

•       Read p. 228 – 233, Do Q. 1 - 6

•       STEM conference tomorrow

•       Test Tuesday, November 24 on chapters 5 & 6

 

•       Friday, November 27 – Genetic disorder brochures or Variations on a face lab report due.

We took up the self- quiz on chapter 5. Grade 11s participated in a Gummi Bear genetics lab in today’s class. They also chose a genetic disorder that they will research and create a brochure about.

Homework & Reminders

•       Karyotype investigations are past due

•       Tomorrow - Picture retakes

•       Test Monday, November 23 or Tuesday, November 24

Homework & Review

We took up yesterday’s practice work and homework on genetic disorders and dihybrid crosses, and began work on reviewing chapter 5.

Homework & Reminders

•       Karyotype investigations are past due

•       Read p. 204, Do Q. 3if you did not do this yesterday

•       Do Self-Quiz on p. 219

•       Tonight – Parent Guild forum, 5:30 – 6:30

•       Thursday, November 19 - Picture retakes

•       Test Monday, November 23 or Tuesday, November 24

Genetic Disorders & Dihybrid Crosses

We covered genetic disorders and dihybrid crosses in today’s class.

Homework & Reminders

•       Karyotype investigations are past due

•       Read p. 204 – 207, Do Q. 1, 3, 5

•       Read p. 210 – 204, Do Q. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

•       Tuesday, November 17 – Parent Guild forum, 5:30 – 6:30

•       Thursday, November 19 - Picture retakes

•       Test Monday, November 23 or Tuesday, November 24

More on Pedigrees

We lost 1/3 of our class time due to a long morning assembly. We used the remaining class time to take up homework on blood types and pedigrees. We began a new lesson on genetic disorders but did not get done.

Homework & Reminders

•       Karyotype investigations are due Monday

•       Tuesday, November 17 – Parent Guild forum, 5:30 – 6:30

•       Thursday, November 19 - Picture retakes

Pedigrees

We took up Monday’s homework and finished up the lesson codominance and dominance in blood types. We did a new lesson on pedigrees today.

Homework & Reminders

•       Do ABO blood related questions on p. 196

•       Read p. 197 – 201, Do Q. 1 – 5 and practice questions For tomorrow

•       Read Biology Journal, p. 202 - 203

•       Tuesday, November 17 – Parent Guild forum, 5:30 – 6:30

•       Thursday, November 19 - Picture retakes

Test

I was away on a field trip today with my Grade 6 class. The 11s wrote a genetics test and worked on a karyotype lab in my absence.
Homework & Reminders

·         Do Q 1 – 10 on pg. 193 (5.1 Mendelian Genetics) – for Thursday

·         Read Nelson 11 p. 194 - 196, Do 1 – 10 - for Thursday
· Tomorrow - Remembrance Day – No School. Students are encouraged to visit a cenotaph

Variations in Heredity

We took up Thursday’s homework on Mendelian Inheritance and finished up the lesson by discussing test crosses.  Students conducted a mini-investigation in class, where they used red and white beads to determine the ratios of genotypes and phenotypes. They compared their individual and combined results to those of Mendel. We began a new lesson on Variations in Heredity such as complete dominance, incomplete dominance, and codominance. We almost made it to the end of the lesson. Students are asked to NOT complete homework questions relating to blood types as we did not cover this work in class.

Homework & Reminders

·         Do Q 1 – 10 on pg. 193 (5.1 Mendelian Genetics) – for Thursday

·         Read Nelson 11 p. 194 - 196, Do 1 – 10 - for Thursday

·         Study chapter 4 for tomorrow’s test

·         Bring your textbooks and devices tomorrow for an additional task

·         Tomorrow, November 10 – Test on chapter 4

·         Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – No School. Students are encouraged to visit a cenotaph

Mendelian Inheritance

We took up yesterday’s homework on cytoplasmic inheritance and almost made it all the way through today’s lesson on Mendelian Inheritance.

Homework & Reminders

·         Read Nelson 11 p. 184 - 192, work through the tutorials on p. 189 – 191.

·         Tomorrow is a PD Day – No school for students

·         Tuesday, November 10 – Test on chapter 4

·         Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – No School. Students are encouraged to visit a cenotaph

Cytoplasmic Inheritance

We took up yesterday’s homework on abnormal meiosis and fertilization and then covered cytoplasmic inheritance in today’s class. Grade 11s unusually had enough class time to complete today’s homework.

Homework & Reminders

·         Read Nelson 11 p. 167 – 170, Do Q. 1 – 6, Read about the sea slug in your own

·         Complete self-quiz on p. 175

·         Parent-teacher conferences take place on Thursday

·         Friday, November 6 is a PD Day – No school for students

·         Tuesday, November 10 – Test on chapter 4

·         Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – No School. Students are encouraged to visit a cenotaph

Genetic Disorders

We covered abnormal meiosis and fertilization in today’s class.

Homework & Reminders

·         Read Nelson 11 p. 161 – 166, Do Q. 1 – 7, & 9

·         Parent-teacher conferences take place on Thursday

·         Friday, November 6 is a PD Day – No school for students

·         Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – No School. Students are encouraged to visit a cenotaph

Sexual Reproduction

We had an intense class today where we covered all the stages of meiosis and ways that genetic variety is introduced through genetic recombination and random assortment. We discussed meiosis as it relates to spermatogenesis and oogenesis.

Homework & Reminders

·         Read Nelson 11 p. 152 – 155, Do Q. 1 - 11

·         Friday, November 6 is a PD Day – No school for students

·         Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – No School. Students are encouraged to visit a cenotaph