Week 11

Dates
Title

10/13 - 14
NO SCHOOL

10/15
3.2

10/16 10/17
3.2

Develop and use a model to describe

why asexual reproduction results in
offspring with identical genetic
information and sexual reproduction
results in offspring with genetic
variation.

Homework
Content Objective

Language
Objective
Agenda

Do Now

Bring in pictures of family

members

Complete EScience Article

I will set up my binder and

notebook for the next unit:
Traits, Genetics and
Reproduction
I will write, title and label my
notebook using color coding.

I will distinguish between asexual

and sexual reproduction.

Awards
Organize Binders and
Notebooks

What do you know about these

words (draw or write ideas)

I will create a Venn Diagram with

writing and pictures to show the
differences.
Set Up Google Classroom
Video on asexual and
sexual reproduction
EScience The Process of
Cell Division
Science Dictionary
Write your:
Eye Color

Traits???
Genetics???
Reproduction???
Extra Notes,
Vocab

Hair Color
Hair Texture (curly, straight,
wavy)
Skin Color (light, medium, dark)
Height (short, medium, tall)
Traits
Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction

Week 12
Dates

10/20 10/21
Ebola Virus (Zebov) 3.1

10/22
Ebola Wrap Up 3.1

10/23 10/24
Quiz on 3.2

Bring Family Pictures

Bring Family Pictures

Content Objective

I will synthesize information on

the Ebola virus in a KWL Chart.

I will synthesize information on

the Ebola virus in a KWL Chart.

Language
Objective

I will watch, listen and speak to

my classmates on the
misconceptions of Ebola.
Family Pictures

I will watch, listen and speak to

my classmates on the
misconceptions of Ebola..
Awards

List 2 diseases or Viruses you

want to know more about.
(MON/TUES)
I will provide evidence of the
differences in types of
reproduction on my Google Form
Quiz for Standard 3.2.
I will write and express my ideas
using new science vocabulary.

Title
Homework

Agenda

Google Form on Asexual

Do Now

Conferences
Data/Notebook
Organize Binder
Ebola Videos
__________ reproduction produces
offspring with identical DNA.
Which organisms are MOST
likely to reproduce asexually?
UNICELLULAR OR
MULTICELLULAR?

Plants

Why has this Ebola outbreak

been more widespread than last
time? (Name at least 2 reasons
why the virus has spread so
quickly.)

Extra Notes,
Vocab

Vs. Sexual Reproduction

Add new Vocabulary to
Quizlet

What was the most interesting

thing you learned about the Ebola
virus?

contagious

Week 13
Dates
Title
Homework
Content Objective

10/27 10/28
DNA, Genes, Chromosomes 3.1

10/29
DNA, Genes, Chromosomes 3.1

10/30 10/31
Build DNA 3.1

Bring Family Pictures

Complete Escience Article

Complete DNA drawing in

notebook MON/TUES

I will create a BRACE MAP

illustrating the relationship
between DNA, genes and
chromosomes.

I will create a BRACE MAP

illustrating the relationship
between DNA, genes and
chromosomes.

I will be able to build a DNA

Double Helix and recognize and
label its parts.

Language
Objective
Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

I will be able to translate my

brace map into my paragraph
writing.
Family Pictures
Standard Trackers/Quiz
DNA Brace Map
EduCanon
Escience
What is DNA?
What does it tell us?
Why is it important?

I will be able to translate my

brace map into my paragraph
writing.
Awards
Plants
Complete EScience
Article
Which is the largest?
DNA?
Genes?
Or Chromosomes?
Justify your answer.

I will write and express my ideas

using new science vocabulary.

Google Form
Add new Vocabulary to
Quizlet
DNA parts
Build DNA
Draw a picture for each:
DNA
Genes
Chromosomes

DNA
Genes
Chromosomes

Week 14
Dates
Title

Homework
Content Objective

11/3 11/4
Disease/Virus Mini Project 3.1

11/5
Project Work Time
(Ms. Lewis at Conference 11/5 &
11/6)

11/6 - 7
Project Finish!

Bring materials for disease

project

Complete Project!

Be ready to present project

MON/TUES

I will gather and synthesize

information on a disease that

I will use my time efficiently to

work on my project with my

I will provide evidence of my

knowledge of DNA on my Google

Language
Objective
Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

concerns humanity!

group.

Form Quiz for Standard 3.2.

I will discuss and decide with

my group what information is
best for us to use.
Project expectations
Brainstorm Ideas
Choose group and topic
Plan Project
Begin to gather
information
What 2 diseases or viruses are
you most interested in
researching?

I will check my work using the

Project Rubric Ms. Lewis posts
on Google Classroom.
Project work time

I will practice presenting my

project with my group.

TBA depending on topic choices

What does your group have left

to do on your project?

Check project to make

sure it meets project
expectations using Rubric
Practice Presentation and
put on finishing touches

Has your group covered

everything in the Project Rubric.
If not, what still needs to be
completed?

Virus
Disease
mutation

Week 15
Dates
Title
Homework

11/10 11/11
Genetics Lab 1.5, 3.2

11/12
Awards!

11/13 - 14
Genetics Quiz

Complete drawings of your

children

Study for quiz

Be ready to present project

MON/TUES

Content Objective

I will distinguish between

dominant and recessive traits
expressed by genes.

I will distinguish between

dominant and recessive traits
expressed by genes.

I will be able to express my

knowledge on the QUIZ to Ms.
Lewis

Language
Objective

I will calculate the genotypes

and phenotypes of offspring
from parent DNA.
Science Dictionary
Quizlet
Trait Charts
Partner Calculations
Draw Offspring

I will calculate the genotypes

and phenotypes of offspring
from parent DNA.
Awards
Complete Drawings

I will appropriately use my new

science vocabulary to express my
thoughts.
Review
Quiz

Do you look more like your

mother or your father?
Why do you think this?

What is the difference between a

dominant and recessive trait?
Write a paragraph and give and
example of a dominant and
recessive trait.
Genotype
Phenotype

How are genotypes and

phenotypes different?

11/19
Awards!

11/20 11/21
Genetics Quiz

Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

Dominant trait
Recessive trait

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MON/TUES
Week 16
Dates
Title

11/17 11/18
Genetics Lab 1.5, 3.2

Homework

Complete drawings of your

children

Study for quiz

Be ready to present project

MON/TUES

Content Objective

I will distinguish between

dominant and recessive traits
expressed by genes.

I will distinguish between

dominant and recessive traits
expressed by genes.

I will be able to express my

knowledge on the QUIZ to Ms.
Lewis

Language
Objective

I will calculate the genotypes

and phenotypes of offspring
from parent DNA.
Science Dictionary
Quizlet
Trait Charts
Partner Calculations
Draw Offspring

I will calculate the genotypes

and phenotypes of offspring
from parent DNA.
Awards
Complete Drawings

I will appropriately use my new

science vocabulary to express my
thoughts.
Review
Quiz

Do you look more like your

mother or your father?
Why do you think this?

What is the difference between a

dominant and recessive trait?
Write a paragraph and give and
example of a dominant and
recessive trait.
Genotype
Phenotype

How are genotypes and

phenotypes different?

Agenda

Do Now

Extra Notes,
Vocab

Dominant trait
Recessive trait

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