Mrs.

Swift: Heredity

7th Grade Science, November 25th -26th

Objectives:
The learner will be able to compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction including the types and number of cells involved, and the number of genes passed from parent to offspring. (MPS7-15) o Recognize when sexual reproduction occurs, the offspring is not identical to either parent due to the combining of the different genetic codes contained in each sex cell o Identify chromosomes as cellular structures that occur in pairs that carry hereditary information in units called genes

MONDAY 25 Bell Work: GMOs reseach Lesson: What is a GMO? What kinds of things are genetically modified? Video Clip: Food Inc. 26

TUESDAY 27

WEDNESDAY 28

THURSDAY 29

FRIDAY

Bell Work: Turkey cutouts Lesson: Video Clip: Food Inc. Genetically Modifed Turkey Writing prompt

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL

Learning Target: Today I can research and identify genetically modify foods.

Learning Target: Today I can make an opinion based on information learned in class about genetically modified foods.

Lesson plans may change throughout the week. *Questions? Comments? Email me at aswift@moberly.k12.mo.us