Honors+Biology+II+2009

Quiz on Chapter 22

terms to know:

gradualism vestigial organ decent with modification gene pool mendelian analogy homology catastrophism georges cuvier strata artificial selection population offspring natural selection genes populations microevolution HMS Beagle Aristotle Linnaeus Mendelian genetics gene pool


 * ASSIGNMENTS**

Hope you are enjoying the snow days! Please remember that 14.1-14.2 will be due on Friday as well as the discussion board.

Use the following document:
 * Discussion Board Post Due Feb 12th**



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 * RESOURCES: HANDOUTS, LINKS, VIDEOS**

RUBRICS



Honors Bioogy Choice project


 * Choice #1: Honors Biology Cell Organelle Model Project**

//Honors Biology Students, This chapter we will be investigating the inner life of both a plant and animal cell. For this chapter I am incorporating an independent project that involves the entire class. Each student should choose an organelle to research and create. As a class we will build the cell from all of the organelles. Therefore, size becomes an issue. You must make sure that your model is to scale. We will work to develop this calculation. Below you will find a rubric that outlines the specific details of the assignment. You MUST Sign up for the organelle, first come first serve!//

Due Date: December 18th

Rubric:

Interview someone in the medical feild on a genetic condition of interest.
 * Choice #2**

Paper Requirements: (8th period) 1. Times New Roman 12 font 2. 2 Pages 3. 1.5 line spacing 4. 1" margins 5. work cited page 5 references a. at least 3 books or magazines b. on-line

Paper Requirements: (4th period) 1. Times New Roman 12 font 2. 5 Pages 3. 1.5 line spacing 4. 1" margins 5. work cited page 5 references a. at least 3 books or magazines b. on-line resources

You may elaborate on a carrier field on interest. You must approve your topic with me prior by December 4th. The topic must revolve around the concept of genetics.
 * Choice Project #3**

For example: A student interetsed in child psychology may research the controversy surrounding nature verses nurture. (genetics vs. surroundings)