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The Captain's Log: Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Today, we did opening # 10. We are still working on our standard that students will recognize how biological traits are passed on to successive generations which included selective breeding and mutations. We finished our study guide, worked on notecards for our review game, checked the answers to the study guide, and reviewed for the test. Here are the answers in case you missed something.  Download Genetics Study Guide with answers .

Trivia Question: What do you need to bring on Friday's test day? (hint 5 things)

 Homework: Study for Friday's Genetics Test.

The Captain's Log: Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Today, we did opening # 9. We are still working on our standard that students will recognize how biological traits are passed on to successive generations which included selective breeding and mutations. We worked on the following study guide Download Genetics Study Guide 3 .

Homework: Study for Friday's Genetics Test and complete the study guide.

6^th and 7^th Grade Parents:  Please join us for an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) informational meeting, March 30^th at 6:30 P.M in the auditorium.  AVID is new to McClure this year and we would like to discuss details of the program and answer any questions you might have.  Hope to see you there!

 

Kristi Myers

7th Grade Counselor

McClure Middle School    

                           

The Captain's Log: Monday, March 23, 2009

Today, we did opening # 8. We are still working on our standard that students will recognize how biological traits are passed on to successive generations which included selective breeding and mutations. We completed the Genetic Egg Lab and turned in it and page 155 #1-11 questions and answers. Then we did a Beyond Question Review for the test on Friday.

Homework: Start studying for Friday's Genetics Test

The Captain's Log: Friday, March 20, 2009

Today, we did opening # 7. We are still working on our standard that students will recognize how biological traits are passed on to successive generations which included selective breeding and mutations. We turned in our mutation advertising project poster. Then we did a Genetic Egg Lab and page 155 #1-11 questions and answers.

Homework: Page 155 #1-11 questions and answers.

The Captain's Log: Thursday, March 19, 2009

Today, we did opening # 6. We are still working on our standard that students will recognize how biological traits are passed on to successive generations which included selective breeding and mutations. We worked on completing our mutation advertising project poster.

Homework: Complete your advertisement poster.

 

The Captain's Log: Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Today, we did opening # 5. Then we discussed our standard that students will recognize how biological traits are passed on to successive generations which included selective breeding and mutations.  Then we completed a rough draft for our mutation advertising project.

Homework: Complete your rough draft of your advertisement.

The Captain's Log: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Today, we did opening # 4. Then we read pages 148-154 on mutations and did a telephone activity to help illustrate mutations. Then we brainstormed and made a rough draft for our mutation advertising project.

Homework: None

The Captain's Log: Monday, March 16, 2009

Today, we did opening # 3 and then we took notes on genetics.

Homework: None

 

The Captain's Log: Friday, March 13, 2009

Today, we did opening # 2. Then we completed and turned in the DNA Lab.

Homework: If you did not turn in the lab it needs to be turned in on Monday. None

The Captain's Log: Thursday, March 12, 2009

Today, we did opening # 1 then we turned in our notebooks and the DNA drawings.  Then we did the Banana DNA Lab which we will complete in class tomorrow.

Homework: None

The McClure Counseling Department is hosting a Parent Seminar next Tuesday, March 17th at 8:30 in the morning in the Professional Development Room at McClure. The seminar will focus on Internet Safety and you will leave with many different tips on how to keep your child safe when it comes to our ever-changing technology. Light breakfast refreshments will be served and we hope you can join us for this event. Please call 678-331-3022 if you have any questions.