Name____________________________ Grade 8 Science Genetics Extension Menu Choose an activity from one square to complete. If you choose the square, “Write your idea here,” please see the teacher with your idea first. Circle the number of the box you choose.
1 Investigate a genetically engineered food product. Create a sales campaign to market this product.
2 Research modern genetics. Create an illustrated timeline that exhibits the milestones of modern genetics.
3 Select an animal species and analyze its changes over time. Prepare an oral or visual presentation to share your findings with the class. 6 Study stem cells. Create a Power Point presentation that unlocks the mysteries surrounding Stem Cell Research. 9 Write a diary highlighting Darwin’s voyage to and discoveries on the Galapagos Islands.
4 Illustrate and give reasons for the adaptations of finches on the Galapagos Islands, resulting from their ever-changing environment. 7 Research cloning. Establish and defend your position about cloning in a persuasive piece of writing.
5 Create your own enrichment activity. Write your idea here:
8 Explore the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering. Present your findings to the class using visual aids.
Teacher Resource Page Grade 8 Science Extension Menu Concept and/or Topic: Grade Eight Genetics Intended Purpose: Enrich or extend the essential curriculum. Standard(s) and Indicators Addressed: Ex. Box 1 SC.800.50.04 Describe how developments in biotech have influenced our everyday life TA Box 2 SC.800.80 Students will construct meaning about the people and events that have shaped the nature of science. SC.800.80.01 Explain how people from different cultures and times have made important contributions to the advancement of science, mathematics, and technology ETM Box 3 SC.800.50.02 Use evidence to support that genetic traits are passed from one generation to the next through reproduction (sexual/asexual i.e. cuttings, selective breeding, cloning) SC.800.50.05 Analyze change over time through adaptation and natural selection Box 4 SC.800.50.06 Relate growth/survival to the physical conditions in the environment SC.800.50.07 Explain how traits are inherited or result from environmental interactions SC.800.50.08 Recognize that evolution is the gradual change in a species over time
Box 6 SC.800.50.04 Describe how developments in biotech have influenced our everyday life TA Box 7 SC.800.20.09 Apply concepts/processes of science to defend a position relative to an issue
Box 8 SC.800.20.09 Apply concepts/processes of science to defend a position relative to an issue Box 9 SC.800.50.06 Relate growth/survival to the physical conditions in the environment
Organizational Tips: Box 1 Provide a list of genetically engineered food products such as dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and poultry.