8th Grade Class News

We have had a great start to the year!  Genetics is really exciting and 
everyone is enjoying learning about how we inherit our traits.

For some extra practice check out this website.  Copy and paste the link 
below, or go to the Links page and pick the one at the bottom
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/Courses/Bio105/geneprob.htm


Vocab for Chapter 5 Vocab on 12-11-09
1. species
2. fossil
3. adaptation
4. evolution
5. scientific theory
6. natural selection
7. variation
8. homologous structures
9. branching tree
10. petrified fossil
11. mold
12. cast
13. relative dating
14. radioactive dating
15. half-life
16. fossil record
17. extinct
18. gradualism
19. punctuated equilibria
20. radioactive element

*****Extra Credit******

None at this time