Monday March 23

Monday

Housekeeping items:

-Let’s check the bracket….

-Return quizzes, if you have a see me please come in

-Grade update, quarter ends Friday.

-Learning Extensions due Friday

1. DNA extraction- Extract DNA from a strawberry, wheat germ or other DNA.  Document your process and explain what you learned.
2. Genetic Disorder report- Research a genetic disorder to make a poster.  Click on the link for more info.

-Correct worksheet from Friday

WU-Why are there so many different species on the planet? We know that meiosis creates something different (new human, new pea plant, etc), and that our DNA contains the blueprint for our traits...does that explain it all?

Big Question:

Why is there such variety of life?

How do species change over time?

1. Next we will look at one specific trait: a beak...why are there so many different kinds?
1. Someone who asked that same question:  Who was Charles Darwin?
2. Your turn to be Darwin: Types of beaks,  Bird Beak Activity  
3. Bird beak summary and video