We started out with introducing the new study guide/flashcards I will be providing in the future before we read a text in Social Studies. The goal is to introduce new information in a simple and easy to understand way, so that when the same information is presented in a more complex format in the text, we can still recognize it. Also, since the study guide is in flashcard form, we can use them to self-test , quiz and study.
On that note: I am still figuring our the best way to use quizzes as a study tool, but in any event, if we can use things like flashcards to self-test meaningfully, then the need for classroom quizzes is less critical. Essentially, how much I quiz you is determined by how seriously you take the opportunity to study in class.
So, in Social we reviewed the material, took a break, reviewed again, and then took a short quiz before reviewing the best responses. Simple enough. I will attach a copy of the study guide cards at the end of this post.
In Science, we were each handed an envelope that was labeled with a phenotype and containing two alleles for a hidden genotype. Our goal is to examine what phenotypes are present in the class and what phenotypes occur when crossing organisms in order to figure out: is the trait binary? What alleles are there? What alleles cause a dominant trait? Recessive trait? What proteins must those actual alleles be making? And what is the genotype of your personal organism?
We spent some tiem today organizing the general class info about phenotypes, and then most people took the time to try crossing some of their organisms to see what offspring phenotypes occur. I will give some additional clues tomorrow to help out...we shall see what happens.
Otherwise, please remember that I have a Scholastic Bowl competition tomorrow, so my after school study hall will be on Thursday from 3 to 4 pm.
Toodles!
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