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Mystery Individuals simulations were the agenda of the day in Genetics. In four simulations, students were given a breeding pair of ... butterflies, rabbits, Drosophila and pedigree symbols. Students had to identify the genetic trait or traits then, determine the mode of inheritance, giving proof with data collected by genetics crosses. We will finish this lab and work on our Chapter 4 discussion questions and linkage problems.
In Selected Topics in Science, we finished our population genetics lab today with class room simulations, one with selection and the other demonstrating the founder's effect. We will start our review of evolution and genetics tomorrow.
Computer Science worked on their assigned problems ... most students worked on a baseball problem that sorts batters batting over .300 and calculates the team's batting average using a READ/DATA statement. Most students will be working on a Countries and Capitals problem tomorrow.
We had a testing PD after school until 5:00 so, was late getting home.
We do not have AP Biology until after Christmas but I am working on the 13 revised labs and the new curriculum that removes 18 chapters from our Campbell book. Out of the AP curriculum and not covered or tested starting this year is digestive system, circulatory system, most of the nervous system, waste removal / osmoregulation, most plant biology, chemistry before water, invertebrates/vertebrates and several parts of other chapters ... emphasis is on depth and inquiry.
I had hoped the college board would divide AP biology into an A and B course with the A course going up through evolution and the B course covering plants, animals and organ systems. Much like a two semester course in college. Did not happen.
For more information about the AP Biology course changes see link below:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_bio.html
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