Week of 3-11 to 3-15

6th-We will be discussing mammals and mammal adaptations this week, as well as characteristics of birds. We will be completing a mammal footprint lab that gives students an insight as to the needs and behaviors of different mammals based on their footprint. We will also be researching birds and birdhouse designs. 7th- We will be having our chapter 8 test this week on Thursday. We will be reviewing Wednesday. This chapter has dealt with fungi. We will also be making a brochure that outlines specifics about a certain fungi in the lab. 8th- This week we are discussing Mendel and genetics. We will be completing Punnett squares to determine characteristics of offspring. We will also be discussing heredity and dominant/recessive traits. We will also create posters that outline the positives and negatives of genetically created foods.