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7th Grade
Life Science
Otwell/Bennett
Genetics/Heredity
Chestnut Log Middle School
Douglasville, Georgia.
Essential Questions: 1) Why do
I look like I do? 2) How do crime scene investigators use
DNA? 3) How can a doctor determine disorders before birth?
4) What are the advantages and disadvantages of genetic
engineering? 5) Why do farmers genetically alter crops? 6)
How does your environment affect your hereditary traits? 7) Why
are there so many different types of tomatoes? 8) How do seedless
plants reproduce? 9) Why is my hair (eyes, etc) color different
from my parents?
Standard S7L3: Students will recognize how biological traits are
passed on to successive generations.
DIRECTIONS: Each assignment has a point value based on the amount
of time and effort necessary to complete that task. You will be
rewarded points for each completed assignment based on your ability to
discuss and answer questions about your work with your teacher.
Starred assignments (*) MUST be completed. You may choose others
to complete needed points in each “layer”.
The Unit is worth 600 points.
C Level Assignments (25 points
each) (Must complete 8 items for 200 points)
______ 1. *”Before You Read” activity, Page 125
______ 2. * Notetaking Worksheet, using pages 126-132.
______ 3. * Draw a diagram of Meiosis (P129) with labels.
______ 4. * Write a paragraph describing what takes place during
Meiosis.
______ 5. Video and Questions “Genes and Heredity”
______ 6. * Make flashcards or a foldable for the 11 vocabulary
words.
______ 7. Complete Bikini Bottom Genetics (see teacher)
______ 8. Complete Baby Steps through the Punnett Square (see
teacher).
______ 9. Complete Math Skills Activity, P131.
______10. Create a graphic organizer that compares and contrasts sexual
and asexual reproduction in each of the 6 kingdoms.
______11. Complete the Genetics worksheet (see teacher)
______12. Complete the DNA worksheet (see teacher)
B Level Assignments (50
points each) (Complete 6 items for 300 points)
______ 13. * Lab: Predicting Results w/Questions &
Paragraph (P.135)
______ 14. * Create a graphic organizer to compare/contrast
Meiosis & Mitosis.
______ 15. Genetics Traits Activity (In folder)
______ 16. Who’s Right? Activity (in folder)
______ 17. * Breeding Critters Activity (See teacher)
______ 18. Toothpick Fish Activity
______ 19. Create a model of a DNA strand with labels.
______ 20. Grow a plant asexually. Share with the
class.
A Level Assignment ( Choose
and complete 1 for 100 points) (Must use the A level assignment
sheet!)
______21. You are a genetic engineer and have been given the task
of creating a better tomato. You will design the process, define
how the product is better, and describe how the funds will be
allocated. You may work with a partner to research, plan, and
decide on a budget and how the money will be spent. You must give
a presentation to the board of directors and convince them to approve
your budget.
______22. Select one of the following topics. Research the
topic and write a 1-page typed paper giving a summary and your opinion.
Be prepared to present the information to the class or
teacher.
a. Cloning b. Gene therapy c. Human genome
project d. a genetic disease or disorder.
______23. Find and bring in a current event article on
Genetics/Heredity. Share it with the class. Write a 1-page
summary and response, including reference.
______24. Research and be prepared to debate the pros and cons of
genetic cloning in front of the class.
Parent Signature
(for 15 extra
points)