Life Science
We are continuing our work in studying genetics. Students are learning about how combinations of genes control the outcome of offspring. They working on creating their own creature in class with four chosen traits consisting of both dominant and recessive genes. For homework, students are to read pages 102 - 112 in the textbook, define all of the bold words and write out the bold sentences.
Earth Science
Students are learning how rocks move through the rock cycle. The combination of mineral composition and physical processes control the outcome of rocks formed on the surface of the Earth. For homework, students are to review the three types of rocks and the various environments/conditions in which they form.