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Students completed the week with a quiz, our Chapter 5.2 and Chapter 6.2 quiz.  Afterwards, students initiated their genetic research project.  On Friday I mostly navigated the students through the information packet and the requirements of this project.  The genentics project is one of the largest projects of the year, and one where I am giving the students a lot of freedom to choose what they would like to learn about. 
Starting on Tuesday, the students took off with their research on the topics in which they have chosen (whether it is a disorder or an advance in genetics). The students have been guided by questions that I have given them only to make sure they have enough information for their final project which are due next week. 
Happy researching!

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Students were able to apply their knowledge of genetics with their knew learned concept of the Punnett Square.  Students seemed to enjoy to logic behind the Punnett Squares and the variety of scenarios that they have been working with to make sure we are all understanding genetic outcomes. 
On Wednesday students took a quiz on DNA and Mendel's work and today the students a deeper look into their own genetic traits. Students surveyed their own traits and then each 7th grade class was surveyed to see whether the dominant or recessive traits are more noticeable among the students.  The results did vary among the classes.  Though we will wrap up this activity on Monday before we move on to studying. Meiosis. 
Enjoy the weekend.