Inheritance Lesson Plans

Young scholars complete a pre-test on the relationship between heredity and the environment. As a class, they write down descriptions of themselves and identify which traits can be changed and not changed. In groups, they determine which genes are dominant and recessive and develop a model of DNA. To end the lesson, they research a genetic disorder and write a geneotype for each member of the class.

Students model traits on genes using colored paper and tongue depressors to represent chromosomes. In this heredity lesson plan, students use their "chromosome sticks" to understand chromosome pairs, genes, dominant traits, recessive traits, heterozygous, genotypes and phenotypes. Students create different gene combinations using their chromosome sticks.

Seventh graders explore the connection between genetics and heredity by examining the cellular structure. Among the numerous activities to engage students are drawing DNA molecules, vocabulary puzzle sheets, and predicting possible offspring combinations by discovering the Punnett Squares to predict ratios for inherited traits.

Students sort and classify the genetic traits of horses. In this heredity and genetics lesson, students read dialogue in a skit in which specific physical traits of several horses are described and a horse family tree is created. Students work in groups to color a horse picture according to the printed traits, then create a horse family tree as a whole class.

Learners explore heredity. In this science lesson plan, students examine what heredity is, distinguish the difference between the dominant and recessive genes, explain the difference between phenotype and genotype, and predict the results of a monohybrid genetic cross using the Punnett Square.

Young scholars choose topics for research based on human genetics and heredity. They conduct research via the Internet and write a brief explanation of the milestone in genetics and heredity and attach it to a class timeline. They share their research findings.

Eighth graders comprehend how heredity works, they first explore the basics of probability, since the passing of traits from one generation to the next can be observed as relying on chance. They comprehedn that probability is estimated by dividing the number of outcomes in the desired case by the total number of possible outcomes.

Students determine what heredity is by discovering what dominant and recessive genes are. They explain the difference between phenotype and genotype. They use the Punnett Square to predict the results of a monohybrid genetic cross.

Students study genetics and heredity. They explore the structure of DNA and genes through a series of activities that includes watching videos, conducting online research, and making vocabulary books. They investigate DNA, genetics, and heredity through lab experiments.

Students explore genetics and heredity. They study meiosis and view videos and create vocabulary flashcards. They create a graphic organizer that compares and contrasts sexual and asexual reproduction in each of the six kingdoms. They participate in a lab experiment and create a model of a DNA strand.