1st blog post 2014!

We have been discussing genetics and looking at processes such as DNA replication, transcription, and translation. We have learned "how" genes work. Coming up, we will apply what we have learned to examine how populations change over time. Scientifically, this change is called evolution. This topic is controversial, but that is ok. We will look at how populations can change over time, examine how humans have "carried out" natural selection, and look at how religion views this concept for conversation. In your post, you will research how the concepts of genetics and population change have been used in today's society. For example, a researcher several years ago discovered a new salamander species in north Georgia. The salamander that was discovered had different traits compared to the other species in the area. How might that salamander (the one that was discovered) affect the other salamander populations? Hunters, fishermen, and farmers carry out concepts of natural selection and population change all the time. Another example could be researching how religious views these concepts. Your post should be a grammatically correct paragraph or two explaining your topic, evidence, and conclusions. Please check the rubric on net classroom. This will count as a 20 point quiz grade. It is due by Midnight the day after we take the test. You will have about 2 weeks to complete the assignment. If you have any questions, please let me know. Have Fun!