Heat transfer 03/05/2017

https://me-mechanicalengineering.com/modes-of-heat-transfer/

Summary:
This week in class we learned about the three types of heat transfer. The first type is radiation which is the movement of heat through electro magnetic waves. The second type is conduction which is the movement of heat from two things that are touching. The third type is convection which is the movement of heat through liquids and air.

SP4: Analyzing and interpreting data:
This week in class we made a drawing to help us make a habitat for a penguin using insulators. The drawing included the materials we are going to use and the layout of how we are going to put them

States of matter 02/12/17

http://www.crafthubs.com/matter/10393

Summary: This week in class we learned about the three states of matter. One of the three states of matter is a Solid where the particles are linked together and vibrate. The second state of matter is Liquid when the particles are still linked together but moved more freely. The third state of matter is Gas which is when the particles are not linked and move much, much more freely.

SP6: Constructing explanations and designing solutions
This week in class I constructed an explanation by doing a work sheet and explaining how each of the particles of each state of matter works. We made solution to remind us on how the particles work and used that to aid our attempt at the worksheet.

Superhero project 02/02/17

Summary: In this project in class I learned about mutations, animals and heredity. Heredity is the how we pass on traits to our offspring. We learned about animals because that is what our super hero was going to be about so I learned that the robin has super good sight. Mutations is the change in DNA from an outside source, it has many types.

Backward-Looking:
I knew a little about body systems and animals before I started. But I knew very little about mutations and heredity before we started the project. I learned about how I got to be how I looked like and why every one looks like their parent, I also learned that there are many different types of mutations in the world.

Inward-Looking:
I feel good about this project because I worked very hard on it so I feel proud about the effort that I put into the project. I liked the fact that we could make our own superhero / villain. I disliked the parts of the project where you had to draw because I do not like drawing.

Outward-Looking
I would give this a 92/100 so an A- because I did all the work to the expectations and complied with the rules of the project. I feel as if my grade would drop for non-detailed drawings that could be hard to understand. I feel that I also could have detailed my descriptions more.


Forward-Looking:
I would change the animal that I based my super hero on. I would do this because I feel that a different animal would give me more ideas for my superhero. I would also change the body systems I changed for my villain for the same reasons.

Mutations 01/29/17

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/mutations_04

Summary: This week in class we learned about mutations. There are many different types of mutations like insertion mutations or substitution mutations. A mutation is a change in the DNA that can affect how we look on the outside. FUN FACT: There are some mutations that can be carried on from parent to offspring.

SP6: Constructing explanations and designing solutions
This week in class I constructed an explanation by looking at a type of mutation and inserted it into an origin story for our superhero in class.

X and Y linked traits 01/12

https://www.pinterest.com/norzaleha/hemophilia/

Summary: This week in class we learned about X and Y linked traits. The X and Y genes are the sex genes that determine whether we are a boy or if we are a girl. X and Y linked traits are shown through subscript when reading them out. Usually males are more likely to get recessive traits rather than females because they only need one of the traits. FUN FACT: If a dad carries a trait on his Y gene then only his sons can get the trait.

SP2: Developing and using models
We developed models by finding the traits and where to put each of the traits that we found We used the models to figure out what the percentage would be that the off spring will have that certain trait. FUN FACT: These models are called punnet squares.

Trait chance 01/06/17

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punnett_square

Summary: This week in class we learned about trait chances. The trait chance is determined by the genotype of the parents if there are two dominant traits the baby will not have a recessive trait. Some traits have a 0% chance of appearing if there are only the same genotype. FUN FACT: The thing that calculates trait probability is called a punnet square.

SP4: Analyzing and interpreting data
We analyzed data in class by looking at punnet squares and determining the probability of the trait. We interpreted data by converting the probability of the trait into percentages.

Punnet Squares 12/15

https://ask.naij.com/family/how-many-genotypes-are-there-in-nigeria-i23618.html

Summary: This week in class we learned about punnet squares. Punnet squares are used to predict the probability of certain traits appearing in and offspring. They show the percentage and the fact that dominant traits are more likely that recessive traits. FUN FACT, Pea plants were the first plants to be used to test heredity by Mendel.

SP2: Developing and using models
We developed models by making four squares and putting the traits genotype into it. We used the models to predict the traits in pea plants and bunnies.