2/10/14 100th Day of School

1. 2/10/14100th Day of School Learning goal (7.L.2.): I will be able differentiate between dominant and recessive alleles and analyze traits data. Due Today: Late work Evening Assignment: Complete missing work!

2. Copy the assignments for the week into your agenda from Mrs. Eagle’s webpage. Assignment Schedule http://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/Page/2555

3. 2/10/14 • On the slip of paper write your name, data, and do the following: • Define the following two types of alleles (different forms of the same gene). You may use either McDougall or Prentice Hall textbooks, science dictionary, or the Internet. • DOMINANT • RECESSIVE • 2) Next, in your own words explain how dominant and recessive alleles are different using a specific example. Do Now

4. Parts of a Research Investigation Article Title: Descriptive title about what you did and found (we’ll do this last). Introduction: Paragraph introducing different types of human traits (inherited vs. acquired) and overall purpose of the experiment. The last sentence should be your hypothesis (what you think you will find). Methods: Paragraph explaining what you did and how you analyzed the data. Data & Results: In this part you show your data (graphs, tables, pictures, etc) and EXPLAIN your data. For example: “Graph 1 shows that 93% of CORE is right-handed”. Analysis and Conclusions: One or more paragraphs analyzing your data and explaining WHY might have gotten those results. The last paragraph should sum up what you did and what you found (now you can write your title!) Research Investigation on Human Traits

5. In order to compare traits survey data between your class and your family, it’s helpful to convert our frequency data into percentages (since the total number of the class is much higher than your family). • Create a new data table for comparing your data. • Convert frequency data into percentages and add to new data table. Comparing Traits Survey Data

6. In order to compare traits survey data between your class and your family, it’s helpful to convert our frequency data into percentages (since the total number of the class is much higher than your family). • Create a new data table for comparing your data. • Convert frequency data into percentages and add to new data table. # with trait Total Number X 100 15 29 X 100 Comparing Traits Survey Data

7. In order to compare traits survey data between your class and your family, it’s helpful to convert our frequency data into percentages (since the total number of the class is much higher than your family). • Create a new data table for comparing your data. • Convert frequency data into percentages and add to new data table. 2 4 X 100 2 4 X 100 # with trait Total Number X 100 15 29 X 100 14 29 X 100 Comparing Traits Survey Data

8. Graph Your Traits Data

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10. On the BACK 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? Acquired Trait Acquired trait Inherited trait Sexual reproduction Heredity DNA Chromosome Gene Allele Genotypes Phenotype Dominant Recessive Gregor Mendel Pea Plants Genetics Vocabulary Flashcards

11. Tonight… • Complete late/missing work. • Progress reports go home Wednesday! Evening Assignment