1. Exploration Reports Trimester 2

2. The Basis I want you to explore some things you are interested in that is related to the topics we are studyingI want you to explore some things you are interested in that is related to the topics we are studying You will go a little deeper into those that you are more interested inYou will go a little deeper into those that you are more interested in It will enrich your biology experienceIt will enrich your biology experience

3. The Rules We will be working on these once a week in the computer lab or libraryWe will be working on these once a week in the computer lab or library This is your time to work on itThis is your time to work on it Failing to complete it during this time means you will have this as homeworkFailing to complete it during this time means you will have this as homework Must be working on this project while in class, no other homework can be doneMust be working on this project while in class, no other homework can be done

4. The Assignment You will write 3 reports by February 23 rdYou will write 3 reports by February 23 rd The reports each will be two - three pages typedThe reports each will be two - three pages typed 1- 2 pages are the report, 1 page is your bibliography (must use 3 sources for each report)1- 2 pages are the report, 1 page is your bibliography (must use 3 sources for each report) 1.5 spaced1.5 spaced 1 inch margins1 inch margins The final two weeks you will develop a PowerPoint to summarize your reportsThe final two weeks you will develop a PowerPoint to summarize your reports

5. The Summary PP You will present this to the class as your final test for this classYou will present this to the class as your final test for this class It will be an overview of your 3 reportsIt will be an overview of your 3 reports Must use:Must use: Presentation StylePresentation Style Animations and Slide TransitionsAnimations and Slide Transitions Pictures, Graphics, or VideoPictures, Graphics, or Video

6. Grading This project will be your final testThis project will be your final test You will hand everything in during finals weekYou will hand everything in during finals week ½ the grade is the 2 reports½ the grade is the 2 reports ½ the grade is the powerpoint.½ the grade is the powerpoint.

7. Possible Topics The history of the discovery of DNAThe history of the discovery of DNA Any genetic disorders (can only do one)Any genetic disorders (can only do one) Summary of who Watson & Crick are and why they are important and their history.Summary of who Watson & Crick are and why they are important and their history. The history of the Human Genome Project and where it is going.The history of the Human Genome Project and where it is going. How DNA fingerprinting is done and how reliable it is, what does it show, etc.How DNA fingerprinting is done and how reliable it is, what does it show, etc.

8. Topics Continued How is Polymerase Chain Reaction important, how is it done and why is it done?How is Polymerase Chain Reaction important, how is it done and why is it done? Summary of who Gregor Mendel is, why he is important and his historySummary of who Gregor Mendel is, why he is important and his history How genetic engineering has affected …How genetic engineering has affected … Explore any career in the fields of DNA, Genetics, Microbiology, Cellular Biology, Biotechnology, Bacteria, VirusesExplore any career in the fields of DNA, Genetics, Microbiology, Cellular Biology, Biotechnology, Bacteria, Viruses

9. Summary of who Charles Darwin, Alfred Wallace, Thomas Malthus, James Hutton, Charles Lyell or Jean-Baptiste Lamarck are, why they are important and their history.Summary of who Charles Darwin, Alfred Wallace, Thomas Malthus, James Hutton, Charles Lyell or Jean-Baptiste Lamarck are, why they are important and their history. What is carbon dating and why is it important to science.What is carbon dating and why is it important to science. Describe the speciation of the tortoises or finches of the Galapagos IslandsDescribe the speciation of the tortoises or finches of the Galapagos Islands Topics Continued

10. How Reverse Transcribing Viruses work, how are they a problem for humans, how are they related to DNA, mRNA, tRNA etc.How Reverse Transcribing Viruses work, how are they a problem for humans, how are they related to DNA, mRNA, tRNA etc. Why do body builders eat so much protein, why do they need so much (technical explanation), what protein is the best, etc.Why do body builders eat so much protein, why do they need so much (technical explanation), what protein is the best, etc. Describe the differences between a runners and a non-athlete in terms of mitochondria.Describe the differences between a runners and a non-athlete in terms of mitochondria. Topics Continued

11. History of The Genographic ProjectHistory of The Genographic Project Genetic differences between races/cultures within the human raceGenetic differences between races/cultures within the human race The history of human migration and diversityThe history of human migration and diversity How are indigenous people important to the understanding of the history of the human race?How are indigenous people important to the understanding of the history of the human race? Explain the research behind and the history of human evolution.Explain the research behind and the history of human evolution. Topics Continued