1. 1. Learning Target: I will be able to describe what genetics is and understand that some characteristics are inherited. 2. Kick off Question: What do you think genetics is the study of? 3. AIDS quiz (next slide) answer this on Jan 8 Daily sheet 4. Genetics Pre-test on Scantron 5. Engage pg. 334 and PowerPoint 6. Introduction to genetics video (17 min) 1. http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/heredity-and- genetics/v/introduction-to-heredity http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/heredity-and- genetics/v/introduction-to-heredity 2. Take notes 7. Punnett squares worksheet 8. Vocabulary: 1. Genetics 2. Dominant 3. Recessive 9. Jan 10 quiz 10. Learning log: What types of traits might a person inherit?

2. 1. What does AIDS stand for? 2. What is one way AIDS is transmitted? 3. What is a way to protect yourself from the AIDs virus? 4. What is a retrovirus? 5. What are some complications of being HIV positive?

3. 1. What is genetics the study of? 2. The dominant gene is represented by? 3. The recessive gene is represented by? 4. What is a genetic counselor? 5. An offspring with two dominant alleles would show what trait?