1/14-2/1 (End of Semester)

We are getting down to the end of the semester.  This week you will get a mitosis/meiosis review and a Semester Review.  You will also take a test on mitosis/meiosis.  Late work and extra credit is due by Friday, January 25.

• Mon 1/14:  Information on genetic testing.  Discussion on the ethics of genetic testing.  Write 1-2 paragraphs discussing issues around genetic testing (include at least 2 points of view).  Turn that in with the results of the karyotyping activity stapled to the "Creature" worksheet.  Can be turned in either today or tomorrow.  Hand out Mitosis/Meiosis Review. 
• Tues 1/15:  Turn in "creature" worksheet/karyotyping/genetic testing discussion if not already.  Review phases of mitosis and meiosis using microscopes and pictures.  Work on Mitosis/Meiosis Review.
• Thurs 1/17:   Punnett grids.  Review for Mitosis/Meiosis Test. 
• Mon 1/21:  Martin Luther King Day Holiday.  No School.
• Tues 1/22:  Turn in Mitosis/Meiosis Review.  Take Mitosis/Meiosis Test.  Review for Final Exam.
• Thurs 1/24:  More Review for Final Exam.
• Fri 1/25:  Late Work/Extra Credit Deadline by 3:20 pm.
• Mon 1/28:  Full 8 Monday.  Last minute questions on exam.  How to calculate your goal percentage on final exam.
• Tues 1/29:  Finals for periods 1, 4, 7
• Wed 1/30:  Finals for periods 2, 5, 8
• Thurs 1/31:  Finals for periods 3,6
• Fri:  Teacher Work Day.  No School.