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Mendelian genetics Lesson Plans
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Learners investigate Mendelian Genetics by studying the history of Mendel and what it was like to be a 19th century scientist. They read a pieces of fiction during this investigation.
Students simulate an experiment similar to Mendel's using an online virtual website. In this biology lesson, students solve a problem on plant's genotypes and phenotypes. They predict the traits of offspring when plants are crossed.
The purpose of this lesson is to slowly introduce the Hardy-Weinberg Law and population genetics to your students after you have completed Mendelian genetics. Using this format, you ease the students into the concept by relying on the knowledge they already have.
Ninth graders examine monohybrid and dihybrid crosses and become familiar with sex-linked traits. For this genetics lesson students complete a lab activity.
Pupils listen as the teacher defines key genetic terms: gene, alleles, genotype, phenotype, homozygous, and heterozygous. They discuss the contributions of Gregor Mendel. Students predict the possible genotypes and phenotypes of offspring.
Students investigate genetics crossing on a TI calculator. In this math lesson, students create graphs using the TI containing the Probability Simulation application program. They explore the idea of monohybrid crossing, to get a more solid background on this topic.
Learners review the concept of Mendelian genetics and compare it to Molecular genetics. They discuss worksheets completed previously for homework. Afterward, students complete additional worksheets to reinforce concepts discussed. They discuss written questions that learners have regarding the topic of genetics.
Learners investigate the pros and cons of genetic engineering. They watch a short Bill Moyers video, conduct Internet research, create a poster, participate in a pro/con debate, and write an essay expressing their personal feelings on the issue.
Students examine natural selection, how it works and how it can cause microevolution. In this evolution lesson students complete a lab activity that shows the effects that natural selection has on organisms.
Students discuss the Law of Segregation and probability. They listen as the teacher introduces and illustrates a Punnett Square. They work a practice problem. Students complete a worksheet applying the Punnett square and genetic principles. The worksheet is teacher constructed, and is not included with this lesson.
