Explore how to solve Punnett squares that involve sex-linked traits, specifically focusing on X-linked traits. Video has a resource available hereref='https://www.amoebasisters.com/handouts' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here This...

Join the Amoeba Sisters as they discuss the terms "gene" and "allele" in context of a gene involved in PTC (phenylthiocarbamide) taste sensitivity. Note: as mentioned throughout video, the ability to taste PTC may be more complex than a...

Learn how to use a Punnett square to solve a Mendelian monohybrid cross with one of the Amoeba Sister's favorite classroom pets: hairless guinea pigs.

A complete sentence has a capital letter, a subject and a verb, punctuation, and is a complete thought. Fragments and run-on sentences are two sentences that are not complete.

Howcast - Learn what motor development milestones a child should reach by age 4 from Watch Me Grow founder Shirael Pollack in this Howcast video.

Pupil outcome: I can correctly form all 26 letters of the alphabet in lower case and their capital letters. Key learning points: - Capital letters are upper case formations of a letter. - Every lower case letter has a matching capital...

Pupil outcome: I can write a sentence in cursive handwriting, using capital letters correctly. Key learning points: - A sentence always begins with a capital letter and a proper noun always has a capital letter. - After forming a capital...

Pupil outcome: I can use two new spellings for the 'er' phoneme: 'or' and 'ear'. Key learning points: - 'ear' is a representation of the 'er' phoneme that can ben found at the beginning or middle of a word. - The 'or' representation of...

Pupil outcome: I can write a sentence in cursive handwriting, using capital letters correctly. Key learning points: - A sentence always begins with a capital letter and a proper noun always has a capital letter. - After forming a capital...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using 'tion'. Key learning points: - tion' is the most common spelling of /shun/. - How to spell the common exception word: Monday. - Monday is a proper noun and is spelt using a capital letter. - A...

Pupil outcome: I can write the title, introduction and ingredients list of instructions for making a monster pizza. Key learning points: - Instructions use a title to tell the reader what they are about. - Instructions can use an...

Pupil outcome: I can write a plan that will support me when writing instructions for how to make a monster pizza. Key learning points: - Imperative verbs make the instructions very similar to commands as they are bossy and tell the...

Pupil outcome: I can show emphasis in my writing using a number of strategies. Key learning points: - Writing with emphasis involves making certain words or phrases stand out. - Writing with emphasis helps to show what’s most important...

Pupil outcome: I can use different handwriting styles for particular purposes. Key learning points: - Print handwriting is recommended for tasks where clarity, legibility and uniformity are essential. - Application forms and medical...

Pupil outcome: I can decide when to use cursive handwriting and can complete written tasks in cursive handwriting correctly. Key learning points: - Print and cursive are the two most common handwriting styles. - Tasks that require speed...

Pupil outcome: I can write about what I want to be when I grow up. Key learning points: - Writing about what someone will be when they grow up means writing in the future, using phrases such as 'I want to...' - Rehearsing a sentence out...

Pupil outcome: I can write a sentence about people who help me. Key learning points: - A sentence is one idea that makes complete sense - A space must be left in between each word so someone can read our writing - Sounding out a word...

Pupil outcome: I can name and write captions for people who help us in the community. Key learning points: - A noun is a naming word, such as a "dentist" - A noun is a person, place or thing - If a noun has a specific name of someone or...

Pupil outcome: I can accurately punctuate a speech first sentence. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text. - A speech first sentence begins with a character's spoken words. -...

Pupil outcome: I can develop and punctuate direct speech for a dialogue in the climax. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a person speaking out loud in a text . - It is crucial to consider character perspective...

Pupil outcome: I can edit a section of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Editing is an essential part of the writing process. - Editing does not involve rewriting the entire piece but being selective about what to edit...

Pupil outcome: I can read part of a traditional tale. Key learning points: - Proper nouns have capital letters and can involve more decoding skills than understanding skills. - Sounding out using phonics strategies is our most helpful...

Pupil outcome: I can write a sentence in cursive handwriting, using the four joins correctly. Key learning points: - There are four joins used to connect letters together in cursive handwriting. - The join used depends on which letter is...

Pupil outcome: I can write the beginning of the story. Key learning points: - Every sentence must start with a capital letter and end with a full stop - The beginning of a story introduces the main characters, setting and plot - Word...