wow

http://earthquakefacts.net/Earthquake-History.html

http://www.universetoday.com/39193/famous-earthquakes/

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/world/historical.php

a) Where was the earthquake (focus/epicenter)

b) When did it happen

b) Strength- Magnitude, Intensity

c) Damage Done- Buildings/Lives

d) Cost of rebuilding infrastructure

e) Plate Boundary

f) Type of Fault

g) Interesting/Personal Stories

3-4 Index Cards

Pictures to illustrate

Scientific method

independent variable

dependent variable

constant

density

mitosis

cancer

sexual reproduction

genetics (punnet square)

Scientific method

independent variable

dependent variable

constant

density

layers of the earth

mineral properties (color, luster, hardness, streak)

rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic)

weathering and erosion

continental drift theory

1)Go to webliography category of blog

2) Find Genetic Engineering posting

3) Look Through Websites

4) Write down the websites you will use for your information (2)

5) Write down the headlines of the ARTICLES you will use to support your information (2 for good and 2 for bad)

Due Tuesday

Write a expository essay discussing/covering the positive and negative effects/consequences of cloning living organisms/organs OR genetically engineering living organisms.  Be sure to include textual evidence and ideas discussed during class discussions.

 *This is NOT a persuasive essay…Here is the breakdown/outline.

1 Paragraph introduction

2 paragraphs explaining how cloning and genetic engineering is performed.

2 Paragraphs about the positive/beneficial aspects to cloning and genetic engineering

*Include real examples of times where it was used successfully or could be used.

2 Paragraphs about the negative/possible problems with cloning and genetic engineering

*Use specific examples to support your ideas.

1 Paragraph closing statement to tie all of the ideas together.

**Please use the Power Paragraphing guidelines taught to you

**Please refer to the Genetic Engineering/Cloning post under the 8th grade webliography category for your research sources.

The Final Product will be due after Christmas Vacation…However, I will be checking over the next few weeks the progress being made (rough drafts)

sexual reproduction

asexual reproduction

sperm

egg

fertilization

zygote

heredity

allele (dominant and recessive)

genotype

phenotype

Homozygous

Heterozygous

Gene

DNA

Chromosome

You should know how to complete and analyze a  punnet square

Study the textbook pages, notes, and handouts related to genetics…

Here is a file you can download to see some review questions…

genetics review

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/albinism/DS00941/DSECTION=causes (causes of albinism)

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=killing-albinos-tanzania-albinism (abuse of albinos in Africa)

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ (Great website for further reading and interactive activities to learn about DNA)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110517091937.htm (aging of children’s chromosomes)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101201095559.htm (diet during pregnancy and fetus)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110116144452.htm (genetic damage from smoking)

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/traits/activities/pdfs/inherited%20human%20traits%20quick%20reference_public.pdf  (site showing the explanation of traits discussed during class)

www.thetech.org (stanford university genetics website-Amazing for research, asking questions to experts and further reading about the topic).

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/posters/chromosome/ (site based on the poster in my classroom-You can order one for free or use the website to view each chromosome and the gene/traits found on each)