Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Exit Project

Summarize what you have learned with your background research
Minimum of 10 sentences/2 paragraphs
To be graded as your “quiz” of the week.
(20 points)

In EP notebook/be submitted

Thursday, March 13, 2014

You are a propaganda leader and want the United States to ban the use of DDT/pesticides.
In  your brochure,
Explain why DDT should be banned
Facts about DDT
Visuals/imagery
Convincing enough to persuade!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Chocolate Evolution Question for HW

1.What is evolution?
2.What is a species? (make an inference based on your observations)
3.Explain the purpose of the lab/
4.Make a list of variation among the chocolates.
5.Define variation
6.Explain the importance of Box 1
7.Which candy evolved the most? How do you know?
8.How does this lab model evolution?
9.What other diagram that you learned about in science is similar to the evolution tree?


Monday, March 3, 2014

1.What have you learned about genetic disorders based on your classmate’s presentations?

2. Do you think it is important to educate yourself about genetic disorders? Explain.

3. Using the presentations and knowledge about genetic disorders, explain why disorders occur.


4. Why is research important? Support your answer with details and examples from the presentation.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Hello!

I wish you all a restful and productive February break.

Work Due on 2/24 for 81:
-enzyme packet
-enzyme lab
-feb break packet

Work Due on 2/24 for 82, 83, and 84
-Feb break packet
-ENTIRE essay (rough draft) about your genetic disorder

IF YOU NEED AN EXTRA COPY OF THE FEBRUARY PACKET, EMAIL ME:
echo@archimedesacademy.org

Monday, February 3, 2014

Genetic Engineering of a Super Apple

Remember to write it out:
1. What traits did you choose? Explain your reasoning?
2. Why do you think your qualities are the best?
3. How does your super apple relate to today's lesson?
Did you name your apple?