Human+Growth+and+Development

Get some headphones, open and view it. Explore the interactive links found on DNA to Protein - U of Utah What is DNA? What is a Gene? Build a DNA Molecule

We will discuss this content afterward. Be ready to contribute!

Go to the [|Cloning] site. Write down and answer the questions below.
 * 1-2914 Wed**
 * 1) When was the first mammal cloned, and what was it?
 * 2) What is the difference between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction?
 * 3) What is “vegetative propagation” and how does it work?
 * 4) What is a “callus” on a plant and why is it important?
 * 5) What is “parthenogenesis” and what are some animals that are capable of this?
 * 6) What type of cloning technique did John Gurdon use in the 1970’s to reproduce tadpoles?
 * 7) When was Dolly cloned, and in what country was this done?
 * 8) How many attempts did it take before they achieved Dolly?
 * 9) What important human hormone have scientists been able to make cloned sheep produce?
 * 10) What is the main role of insulin and glucagon in your body?
 * 11) Why does cloning work better to mass produce genetically engineered animals than sexual reproduction?
 * 12) Click on [|Human Cloning] and read about human cloning. Read about different levels of cloning than could be done with human cells. Where would you draw the line between was is acceptable and unacceptable?

Mitosis v. Meiosis

We will be using the following video and bits from the additional sites to discuss how humans form. media type="custom" key="25024372" media type="custom" key="23855570"
 * 2-3-14 Mon**

The video below does a nice job of showing ovulation to implantation. media type="custom" key="24409370"

Use this power point to get a good background on the development of a human baby. Fetal Development Power Point

Click on [|ossification] to get a simple explanation of it.
 * [|40 Weeks - Week by Week]**

Try the [|FETAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS] on Quia
 * 2-6-14 Thu**

Mayo Fetal Development Web MD Fetal Development



Drugs and Pregnancy

Read this page on teratogens. It will enhance what we discuss in class. Teratogens

Nigeria Kidnapping
 * May 1, 2014**

Peer Skit Evaluation
 * Here is the link to the Drug Quiz 1**
 * You can use your notes**

Peer Skit Evaluation
 * 1) View the video again to get the names of the characters.**
 * 2) Write a skit that will address all the things that are listed in the evaluation below. You will probably want to look at the document so you know what is expected.**
 * 3) With about 10 minutes left in class, perform the skits and fill out an evaluation for each one.**
 * You can fill these out on your own paper or simply open up an evaluation document for each skit, rename it and type in your responses, then share it with me through Google.**


 * Endocrine System**

Start with the following site to answer the questions given in class about reproduction. [|From Childhood to Adulthood] Here is an alternate route if needed: Puberty
 * 5-20-14 Tue**

Girls can proceed with this site: [|Female Reproduction]

Boys can proceed with these sites: [|Male Reproduction]
 * [|Sperm Pathway]
 * [|Circumcision]

You can also use the packet given in class to find some answers.