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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the role of genes in inheritance. They explain the idea of dominant and recessive genes. They study the role of chance in the inheritance of traits. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students read an article about inheritance patterns for genes within a family and label genotypes for each individual. They make predictions for genetic conditions when specific genes are assigned to members of the family. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students use the Planets feature of their software to experiment and gain a insight into the way that creatures may evolve over a certain period of time. Students identify and analyze various questions as presented in the lesson on how genes are inherited. Students describe how new species may evolve from variants which are better adapted to their environment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a study guide using a website which is an animated primer on DNA, genes, and heredity. The Web site is organized around key concepts. The web links and study guide are included. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students explain that evolution builds on what already exists, so the more variety there is, the more there can be in the future. They trace the relationship between environmental changes and changes in the gene pool, such as genetic drift and isolation of sub-populations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students describe how inserting, deleting, or subsituting DNA segments can alter a gene. They explore mutations in the gene sequence and the types of disorders that may result. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students review terms related to DNA structure and function. They complete a variety of worksheets in small groups or in pairs reflecting the unit's concepts regarding DNA. They submit their worksheets for grading. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students complete a lab based on how chance affects which genes appear in gametes as in Mendel's Law of Segregation. They review the theories, vocabulary words, and historical background of Gregor Mendel's work with pea plants. They complete lab worksheets and submit for grading. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students recognize the significance of a gene pool. They identify the main sources of inheritable variation in a population and state what determines how a phenotype is expressed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students identify the structures that actually assort independently. They are taught how gene maps are produced. Students compare the processes of mitosis and meiosis. They are shown their (mitosis and meiosis) significane to sexual and asexual reproduction. Full Review »
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