Science Classroom Connection

Students will elaborate upon human genetics in terms of identifying different genetic disorders and give examples upon them. Moreover, they will analyze a pedigree, complex characters, and elaborate upon how certain traits are passed on to the next generation through individuals known as carriers. Furthermore, they will distinguish between sex-linked and sex-influenced as well as be able to solve critically a genetic problem to determine the blood types and the genotypes of the parents and the offspring. Additionally, they will examine the role of genetic counselors as these medical professionals explain to prospective couples who wish to conceive a child through the genetic screening processes known as amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling that can aid the couple to make informed decision about having an offspring or the proper steps to take in order to have a child throughout their relationship.

After a brief recap of our human genetics discussion from Monday, we will reinforce this topic by completing a study guide upon it in terms of  analyzing inheritance pattern disorders, differentiating among characteristics based upon human genetics, and through critical thinking, solve a problem on ABO blood typing by determining the blood types and genotypes of the children and the parents based upon given information!

Per our class discussion on Monday, students are to utilize their allotted time wisely on Tuesday and Wednesday by drawing, labeling, coloring, and explaining the stages of meiosis I & II. They are to use the poster boards provided by their teacher (one poster board per student).

We will discuss the assignment from last Friday on human genetics and elaborate upon it.

Furthermore, we will discuss and take notes on the scheduled summative assignment for the next two days, Tuesday and Wednesday.