We explored zero's place in the grand scheme of things via Charles Seife's book "Zero - The Biography of a Dangerous Idea." We explored an incident 1997 when the U.S.S. Yorktown, a billion-dollar guided missile cruiser was brought to a halt off the coast of Virginia--by a zero. We saw how zero--and its partner, infinity--were at odds with Aristotelian philosophy and hence were rejected for centuries.

1) Oral Quiz
2) Discussion Questions: When Mr. reminds Celie of their marriage, what does she say? How does Celie describe men when Mr. asks her why she doesn't like him? What news does Celie get from the Department of Defense about Nettie? Where have Tashi and her mother gone? How long has it been since Celie and Nettie spoke?

using the blood line of queen victoria, discuss the inheritance of hemophilia, the sympomology of the disorder and why it only affected the male offspring
discuss the phenomena of a carrier and the the gene is recessive for these traits.

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1) Oral Quiz: Recall the main events of these pages.
2) Discussion Questions: How does religion factor into this chapter? How does Sofia and Harpo's relationship change? Where is the climax of the novel? Have we reached it yet? Why/why not?

use charts of Queen Victoria's lineage to illustrate sex linked traits. Determine why males are affected and why females are carriers.
Lead to a discussion of sickle cell anemia as an example of incomplete dominance

We held a short discussion of my friend, Bulent Atalay's work in physics and art. We watched two short video clips on the Golden Mean in art, nature and architecture.

We held a short discussion of my friend, Bulent Atalay's work in physics and art. We watched two short video clips on the Golden Mean in art, nature and architecture.

1) Oral Quiz: Where do these pages fit into our narrative timeline?
2) Discuss Questions for the following pages.

Using punnet squares and diagrams, outline the inheritance of blood type as a multiple allele and co-dominant genetic combination.