7th Grade Science 2019-20

Tale of DNA Ted Ed Video Heredity and DNA What are the base pairs- nucleotides? How is a gene like a book? About how many genes are found in a human's DNA? What is DNA?  - Click here to find out more. DNA Origami Click here to watch video Genes and Alleles

STRAWBERRY DNA EXTRACTION Here are some links to the Strawberry DNA Extraction we will perform in class. Click here to access the online lab document Link to Human DNA Extraction Interactive Click here to access Very helpful Prereading - Extract DNA from any living thing Click here to access Here is a link to a video and pictures of the lab.   Click here for the link.

Click here for access to the cell cycle study guide. Cell Cycle Quizlet Click here to access Study Guide Found here Click here to access Study Guide Answer Key Click here to access Big Picture Review Sheet Click here to access Link to Cell Cycle Drawings Click here to Access Also to study: Cell Foldable Cell Simulation on Google Slides. Review the videos on this Blog and WebQuests with interactive links.

The Cell and its Inheritance  The Cell Reading from Green Textbook Link to guided questions here Videos on Meiosis Meiosis vs Mitosis  Great video Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Comparing Cell Division

Today you will search for a current event and then fill out the graphic organizer linked on your Google Classroom. Possible Links: NEWSELA - Linked Here Tracking Migrating Predators 6-fingered Lemurs Science News for Students Linked here Science News Linked here Self-destructing mitochondria may leave some brain cells vulnerable to ALS Connecting our dwindling natural habitats could help preserve plant diversity We’ve lost 3 billion birds since 1970 in North America US News - Science Linked here

Essential Questions: What makes up DNA? Explain the process of DNA Replication. DNA Helix Game - University of Utah Click here to access Cell Cycle Essential Questions and DNA Structure and Function Sheet Link  Click here to access Great Poster on DNA and Cell Cycle Live link here to this poster DNA Replication with the Amoeba Sisters! DNA Replication DNA Replication Animation

EQs-  What happens in each stage of mitosis? In which phase does a cell spend most of its time in the cell cycle? What needs to happen before cell division? Link to the Reading PH Use these images to help you complete your Mitosis foldable. Examples of the foldable layout and look: Picture, Labels, Description in each Phase Cell Division - Front of Foldable Mitosis- Inside Foldable

The Onion Root - Cell Cycle Activity can be found on your Google Classroom under Science. Or Click here to Access the Online Root Tip Activity Cell Alive - Cell Cycle Image of a Liver Cell's Cell Cycle.  This is the same as p. 60 in your text.