Objective: To understand how growth, development, and reproduction of organisms are all tied together and directly affect that organism's ability to survive.
Tuesday
Discuss differences between chromosomes and genes, and basic sexual vs asexual reproduction. Look at chromosome counts. Discuss alleles.
Thursday
Review Tuesday's material; Watch a lecture video over genes vs. chromosomes and sexual vs. asexual reproduction, and basic cell division. Answer questions over video on Edmodo. Questions due tomorrow by the beginning of class.
Friday
Discuss advantages of each form of reproduction (sexual and asexual). Look at animal specimens and discuss their genetics. Complete a worksheet over this.
