Goals:
1. Know and use properly the terms trait, gene, allele, dominant, recessive, genotype, phenotype, homozygous, and heterozygous.
2. Use punnet squares to predict the results of a genetic cross.
3. Use pedigrees to determine if alleles are dominant or recessive.
Activities:
Monday: Introduce vocabulary in chapter 12. Homework: Read 267-275, Answer questions 2,3,4,6,7 on p. 275.
Tuesday: Work with Punnet Squares. Start worksheet on Punnet Squares: Genetics Worksheet. Homework: Read 276-281, Questions 1, 2, 5 on p. 281.
Wednesday: Lab: Probability and Mendelian Genetics. Continue Genetics Worksheet. Complete both as homework.
Friday: Analyzing pedigrees.
Notebook:
1. Vocab Alert
2. Questions from Book: p.275, numbers 2,3,4,6,7
3. Notes on Punnet Squares
4. Genetics Worksheet
5. Questions from Book: p. 281, numbers 1,2,5
6. Probability and Mendelian Genetics
7. Human Pedigree Genetics
