1. Genetics October 7, 2012 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone DO NOW: Date: October 7, 2012 7.14 (C) recognize that inherited traits of individuals are governed in the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes in the nucleus 1.Pick up a new gold Do Now sheet 2.Put your CB on your desk 3.Copy down this week’s TEKS 4.Read the Do Now reading 6. Q?: What are chromosomes? How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

2. Exploration Dark Matter You will create a bracelet that functions as model for your DNA. Different colored beads will represent different genes. 1)Use the handout to identify your traits 2)Add bead (gene) that matches your trait to your bracelet (DNA) Widow’s Peak Present Right-Handed

3. Exploration: Getting Started 1.Tie a knot at one end so the beads do not fall off 2.Determine if you are right or left handed and add correct bead color

4. Defining Trait, gene, and DNA Dark Matter Trait Gene DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid

5. Defining Trait, gene, and DNA Dark Matter Trait Gene DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid An observable characteristic of an organism A piece or section of DNA that codes for a trait. A large, organic compound that stores all the genetic information of an organism.

6. Graphing Students with last names (A-M)Students with last names (N-Z) Pie Chart Histogram See directions on back of your handout.

7. Reflection Question Questions: Answer using complete sentences 1) Why does variation (differences) among people’s traits exist? Trait Reflection Questions

8. Genetics October 8, 2012 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone DO NOW: Date: October 9, 2012 7.14 (C) recognize that inherited traits of individuals are governed in the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes in the nucleus 1.Put your CB on your desk 2. Q?: If two dominant alleles are present, which trait will show up?

9. Genetics October 10- 11, 2012 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone DO NOW: Date: October 10-11, 2012 7.14 (C) recognize that inherited traits of individuals are governed in the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes in the nucleus 1.Put your CB on your desk 2.Read the Do Now reading 3.6. Q?: How do the following words relate to each other? Nucleus, cell, DNA, chromosomes, genes, and traits

10. Chromosome Bracelets 1)Create a Chromosome with two pipe cleaners 2)Select beads that represent your traits and put them on your bracelet HAIR COLOR: Brown:1 Blue, 1 Green Blonde: 2 green HAIR TEXTURE: Curly Hair:1 Pink,1 Orange Straight : 2 Orange

11. Observing Traits pg 47 Record the Chart on Page 171 in your notebooks

12. One Sentence Summary pg 47-48 Read each paragraph and record a one sentence summary under your trait chart. 1)Genes are ___________________________ 2)Dominant genes ______________________ 3)Recessive genes _______________________.

13. Vocabulary T-Charts pg 34

14. Traits Practice pg 48 Copy the parents traits in your notebook -Answer the questions that follow.

15. Exit Ticket Complete the Exit Ticket

16. Genetics October 12, 2012 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone DO NOW: Date: October 12, 2012 7.14 (C) recognize that inherited traits of individuals are governed in the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes in the nucleus 1.Put your CB on your desk 2.Read the Do Now Reading 3. Q?: How are traits passed from one organism to another?

17. Genetics October 12, 2012 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone Left Side Assignment – Pg. 42 1.Choose one assignment from page 6 or 7 2.Topic: DNA, chromosomes, and genes 3.Complete your assignment on Pg. 42 in your CB 4.Use at least 4 different colored pencils or markers