Today's lesson is going to involve you working on a series of tasks that will all originate from this blog. For each activity, you will be given instructions, complete a task, and then publish your final product online. I will not be addressing the class as a group, but feel free to individually ask me questions as you are working your way through today's class. You are welcome to ask your classmates for assistance with HOW to complete the task, but all work is to be completed on an individual basis. All of this should should be completed by the end of the block, so please use your time wisely and use the time estimates to help guide your usage of time. Today's work is worth a total of 25 points, with a bonus 5 points available. Good luck.
2. Create a double bubble map that compares mitosis and meiosis:
Next you will create a double bubble map that compares/contrasts mitosis and meiosis using a website called Popplet . You may use your notes, daily opener from yesterday, and Internet research to construct your thinking map. You should have at leastfour similarities and six differences in your map for minimal credit (more are needed to earn the "A") Estimated time to complete activity = 30 minutes. (10 pts.)
To start, go to http://www.popplet.com/ and create an account (if you do not already have one) by clicking the Create Account button in the upper right hand corner. You are then welcome to explore or if you prefer more guidance you can watch the video below on how to get started.
When finished with your popplet double bubble map, you will need to click the SHARE button and click on either the facebook, twitter, embed or link buttons (they all give you the same thing) and copy the link url. You will then paste the url into the following google doc: Google doc for sharing Popplets. You are welcome to check out what other people came up with.
3. Create a set of online flash cards for mitosis, meiosis and mutations:
Next you will create a set of online flash cards for the topics mitosis, meiosis, and mutations using http://www.quizlet.com/. Once again, you may need to create a user account in order to be able to complete this activity. You can try to login through Facebook, but if that doesn't work then setup a separate account. Estimated time to complete activity = 40 minutes. (13 pts.)
Once again, if you feel comfortable figuring out the website on your own, you are welcome to do so. If you are looking for more guidance, click the link for the video below that will walk you through the process of using this website:
If prompted to login, see pic below for information:
The following are the terms for your flashcards: Extra credit will be given for using pictures within your flashcards (max. 5 extra credit points).
Asexual reproduction
DNA
gene
genetic variation
crossing over
Frame-shift mutation
mutation
meiosis
mitosis
diploid
gametes
haploid
Homologous chromosome
Once your flashcards are completed, please save your url in the Google doc in the flashcard column near your name. I will be posting these urls to the blog throughout the week for people to use.
Complete the learning mode of your set of cards at least once. Then play at least one of the games for your cards.
4. Launch: Check out the poster below.
Hopefully you can find the link to biology class in this :) Have a good day. If you get done early, click some of the urls in the Google Doc and either provide feedback to the individual who completed it, or play with their flashcards. Have a good day.
Check out this site and you can create your own flashcards and then do different things with them to help you learn vocabulary more effectively, including playing games with them where you race against the clock and try to win the game faster than anyone else. It even maintains a leader's board for your games. You can create an account and save your cards for use later as well. If you don't have internet access at home, you can make the cards and then print them out. Check out the flashcards I setup for our DNA & protein synthesis unit: http://quizlet.com/3669302/dna-replication-protein-synthesis-flash-cards/
