2/7/1499th Day of School

Learning goal (7.L.2.): I will be able identify acquired and inherited traits.Due Today: PBS Concussion questions & essayEvening Assignment: Complete traits survey with family

Concussion questions & essay: due 2/7/14

DUE TODAY1)Complete and respond to all lessons on the PBS website. SAVE your answers.

2) Click Review my work. Copy and paste website link into a Word document file.

3) Download final assignment and answer essay #1 or #2 below above website link.

4) Turn in file to Dropbox –Concussion AssignmentOr turn in on paper with your website address written above essay.

Do Now

2/7/14Use Learn.Genetics website to learn about..1) What is a trait?

and

2) About specific types of observable inherited traits

Pay close attention as you will need to be able to identify these traits in yourself as we do the traits survey.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/inheritance/

Traits Survey

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Genetics Vocabulary Flashcards

Acquired Trait

Acquired traitInherited traitSexual reproductionHeredityDNAChromosomeGeneAllele

On the FRONT

Definition/characteristics: A trait or characteristic that is developed or learned through life. Traits you aren’t born with. Traits GENERALLY not controlled by DNA.

Examples: Walking, speaking English, dyed hair, pierced ears,Glasses, skin cancer?

On the BACK

GenotypesPhenotypeDominant RecessiveGregor MendelPea Plants

Weekend Assignment

This weekend…1.Complete late/missing work.2.Bring completed traits survey

with your family to class Monday so we can analyze.