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    The students learned about DNA structure and extraction. They extracted DNA from strawberries and observed calf thymus under a microscope to see evidence of DNA. The class will finish the DNA labs and begin a unit on genetics. Upcoming events include science exams, field trips, plays, and a Holocaust speaker.

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    The students learned about DNA structure and extraction. They extracted DNA from strawberries and observed calf thymus under a microscope to see evidence of DNA. The class will finish the DNA labs and begin a unit on genetics. Upcoming events include science exams, field trips, plays, and a Holocaust speaker.

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    Investigations in Science 7 March 10, 2017

    What we did this week:

    We started off the week by learning about DNA, what it is made up of and what
    scientists use it for. We looked at how DNA makes up genes, which makes up
    chromosomes, which is found in the nucleus and found in the cell.

    Tuesday we had our assessment on sexual vs. asexual reproduction.

    Wednesday we completed a lab where we extracted DNA from a strawberry. Some


    students mentioned that they had done this lab before and had some experience with how
    to complete it. When students saw the DNA, many students said it looked like mucus. I
    have uploaded some photos on my class blog.

    On Thursday, we conducted a lab to see evidence of DNA in our cells by using calf
    thymus. The calf thymus was blended with prep buffer and strained (Mrs. Lazarick-Ward
    drew the short end of the stick and got to use her blender ;). Pictures are on my blog).
    Then I added the thymus solution to micro tubes and used a centrifuge (spins it around) to
    create the nuclei pellet. We then added different chemicals to the pellet to break it down
    and extract the DNA strand.

    Today, we will be finishing up both labs that we completed on Wednesday and


    Thursday. Afterwards, we will be starting an introduction on genetics so that students
    are prepared for next week.

    Announcements:

    None. Can you believe it?

    Coming Up:

    Topics:

    Inheritance/Genetics
    Dates:

    March 14 PTA Meeting 7:00 pm in the Media Center


    March 16, 17, 20, 21 MISA (Science test) for 8th grade
    March 22 - Orchestra Festival
    March 22 6th Grade Field Trip to see Titanic at Good Counsel HS
    March 27 - Tech Week begins for the play
    March 28 - Band Festival
    March 29-31 Chesapeake Bay Trip I will be out of the building
    March 31 - Play performance in the morning (8:45-12:15)
    March 31 - Hairspray Jr. Play at 7:30 pm
    April 1 Hairspray Jr. play at 7:30 pm
    April 2 Hairspray Jr. play at 2:00 pm
    April 6 - 7th Grade Holocaust Speakers during 3rd period
    April 6 Last Day of Quarter 3
    April 7-17 Spring Break
    April 18 First Day of Quarter 4
    April 19 Town Hall Meetings
    Period 1 Grade 6
    Period 2 Grade 7
    Period 3 Grade 8
    April 20 Spanish Classes Field Trip
    April 24-28 Roadrunner Week
    April 26 Spanish Classes Field Trip
    April 27 Take Your Child to Work Day
    April 28 Roadrunner Night

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