Objective this week: To understand the basics of inheritance and how we acquire traits from previous generations. There will be a quiz at the end of the week.
Monday
Mendel and his pea plant experiments. Discuss dominant vs recessive traits, alleles, and genes.
Tuesday
Genotype vs phenotype; begin practicing punnett squares. Develop five practice punnett squares plus a separate answer key for points. Due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Punnett square practice and worksheet. Discuss mutations.
Thursday
Punnett square worksheet due; mutation activity
Friday
Finish mutation activity and take quiz over this week's material.
