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- 9th - 11th
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Students use large chromosome models and nylon cords (spindle fibers and cell membranes) to walk through the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students actively engage in the careful analysis of chromosome banding patterns and identify examples of inversion in homologous chromosomes. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students examine how cells reproduce themselves, and how chromosomes are copied and distributed. They create chromosomes using paper, yarn, string, and plastic knives, forks and spoons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read about the X and Y chromosomes in humans and complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate a microtechnique for reliable chromosomal analysis of leucocytes obtained from peripheral blood. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the mode of inheritance of chromosomes. Given a scenario, students use the Human Genome sheet to determine inherited chromosomes. They illustrate the difference between genotype and phenotype. Students develop a model using chromosomes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to mapping by crossover frequency. Genes travel as packaged trains on chromosomes. They use this experiment, genetic mapping assignment, that allow students to quickly complete the assignment and yet examine the concepts of a simple map. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students create models of chromosomes using clay, coins, beads, or marbles. They complete a worksheet regarding their crossover frequencies they created with their chromosomes and gene models. They read an essay on sex chromosomes and answer the accompanying questions. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students evaluate the degree of chromosome similarity and difference between humans and apes. Students infer about the relationship between a human and ape based on similarities found. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students review the structure and function of DNA, genes, and chromosomes and are engaged by a demonstration illustrating the relative size of DNA, genes and chromosomes. They also describe through analogy and model the structure and function of DNA, genes, and chromosomes. Full Review »