Classroom Reporter 4/20/2015

Science:

First we went over notes for Chapter 12 Section 4.

Then we took out open-notes quiz on chapter 12.

With the remaining time we worked on our You Pick Assignment. 

Paige’s Notes

LT. I will identify how biotechnology influences Humans.

I.                    Biotechnology

A.      Using and modifying living things to improve human life

II.                  Genetic/DNA

A.      Human Genome – mapping of the entire human DNA structure

1.       We can determine what parts of our DNA can cause disease and genetic disorders

B.      Gene Therapy – altering DNA to treat disease

C.      Forensic science uses human genetics to solve crimes

III.                Agriculture

A.      Genetically engineering plants that are resistant to pests and droughts

IV.                The Future

A.      Finding new uses for living things: medicines, bio-fuel

Homework: You Pick #12 due tomorrow -4/21/2015
Test on Chapter 12 on Wednesday.

April 20^th

^{Social Studies.} 

LT (Learning Target): I can explain how the breakup of the Soviet Union affected the United States.

Today in class we finished our guided notes about the Soviet Union and the Berlin Wall. Then we finished a journal entry about segregation.

Homework: Study Guide for Unit 9 Due on Tuesday.

Test on Unit 9 on Thursday