Thurs Mar 4th

General Plan:

Today we will:  

• Begin exploring Genetics
• Please download the files in the J-drive Today folder

 Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)      

1. We’re full of bacteria! (image is a link to the story) 
2. Update Agendas (discuss lockdown procedures & MP3)
3. View and discuss ‘glow cats’ and ‘PGD screening clips’
4. Complete iN Pg 39 as we discuss the clips above (please download the notebook update from the J-drive Today folder)
5. EyePlorer Genetic Disorders 
6. Watch Genes video clips and answer the related questions (handout)
• Genes Video Questions (PDF version)
7. Complete the Online Survey ‘Your DNA and your traits’

 Additional Information:

• Prezis (you may have trouble viewing these until your flash player is updated, but the versions you have downloaded to your desktop will work with or without an internet connection!)
  • News (check assignment due dates here in the ‘Grades’ section)
  • Fun
  • Special Interest Prezis
    • World’s Largest Cruise Ship
    • Snowstorm
  • Notes Prezis must be downloaded at school!
• Current Topics Text Materials
  • Audio Glossary
  • 15-1 Nervous System
  • 13-3 Excretory System