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Genes and Evolution

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5 sessions

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This series ended on June 21, 2024. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

Hello there! In this series, we will discuss different topics related to gene expression, heredity, and natural selection. We will use Khan Academy activities and practice problems to cement our learning. We will also learn about some historical (mis)conceptions of these topics. Please come ready to discuss topics with other learners!

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I am a homeschooler in 12th grade. I took the SAT a couple years ago so that I could enroll in the local Junior College as a dual enrollment student. Now I am studying organic chemistry and human anatomy and physiology! I am a second-degree black belt in karate, and I play piano. I have two dogs, a bird, and a cat.

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please attend every session. If you can't make it, please message me ahead of time and go over the materials. Two unexcused absences may cause you to be removed.

SESSION 1

17

Jun

SESSION 1

Cell structure and function

Cell structure and function

Mon 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTCJun 17, 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTC

Today we will talk about DNA, RNA, and gene expression!
SESSION 2

18

Jun

SESSION 2

Cell structure and function

Cell structure and function

Tue 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTCJun 18, 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTC

Today we will talk about epigenetics, "junk DNA," and environmental factors.
SESSION 3

19

Jun

SESSION 3

Gene expression and regulation

Gene expression and regulation

Wed 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTCJun 19, 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTC

Today we will practice using Punnett squares to understand the inheritance of a trait controlled by a single gene. We will also touch on co-dominance and traits controlled by multiple genes.
SESSION 4

20

Jun

SESSION 4

Natural selection

Natural selection

Thu 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTCJun 20, 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTC

Today we will talk about how evolution occurs and some historical (mis)conceptions of it.
SESSION 5

21

Jun

SESSION 5

Adaptation and environmental change

Adaptation and environmental change

Fri 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTCJun 21, 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM UTC

Today we will talk about how evolution works in a changing environment.

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Jun 17 - Jun 21

1 week

40 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Monday, Jun 17

5:00PM

Tuesday, Jun 18

5:00PM

Wednesday, Jun 19

5:00PM

Thursday, Jun 20

5:00PM

Friday, Jun 21

5:00PM