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H Use of opposable thumbs (you can use your thumbs to open the
candy)
Tuesday, we read about 4 different mutations that animals have. They filled
out a graphic organizer on the mutations and then created a Google slideshow of
one of the mutations. Then, they explained how sexual production increases
variation in offspring and how this variation may be beneficial, harmful, or neutral
for the organism.
Wednesday, we looked to see how our genes can influence some choices we
make. For example, some of us avoid bitter foods, like broccoli, coffee, or dark
chocolate. This could be because you have the variation of a gene that makes you
extra sensitive to bitter foods. We completed an activity, where we investigated
the role of genetics in taste by testing your own ability to taste. Ask your child if
they were able to taste the PTC paper or not. We also took a look at artificial
selection by taking a few notes and watching a short video clip. We created a
genetic traits tree in the hallway based on whether students had attached or free
earlobes, roll their tongue, and could taste PTC paper (which if you can taste it, it
is very bitter and unpleasant). I have a picture of our tree on my class blog.
Today, we will be reviewing the concepts that we learned about this week.
During period 3 we also will see a speaker that experienced living through the
Holocaust. There are 3 different speakers and your child is assigned one of the
speakers to hear. Ask them who their speaker was and about their experience.
Announcements:
Today is the end of quarter 3. Have a wonderful spring break and take time
to relax and enjoy it.
Coming Up:
Topics:
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