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- 9th - 12th
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Students simulate the inheritance patterns of several different diseases caused by recessive genes. They identify and research five genetic disorders they would like to know more about and present their findings to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view a video on DNA. They discuss mitosis, meiosis and fertilization. They use strips of paper to simulate fertilization and analyze the genotype and phenotype of the combined chromosomes. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students uncover data about cell division in this three lesson unit. Hands-on activities, labs, technology, and a few "tricks-of- the trade" enhance the concepts being explored. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students construct and manipulate models of mitosis and meiosis and compare/contrast them. They create the models using index cards and yarn, interpret diagrams and photographs, and summarize written descriptions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use microscopes to study live fish embryos and animated diagrams of cell division on the Internet. They see that scientists rely on technology to enhance the gathering and manipulation of data. They create web pages on cloning. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students make comparisons about themselves and others, which are real and meaningful. They study some basic concepts in the area of genetics and do a complimentary series of experiments, or explorations that illustrate these concepts Full Review »
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- 9th
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students research a number of inventors and then produce a card game of the people and their work. The information researched will then be used to create a time line for the class to view. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students are able to explain their models to other students and to their parents. Then students like to decorate the room by hanging the models or constructing mobiles of a number of models. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students explore three lab experiments involving DNA, mitosis, and mutation. They complete activities and play games to review DNA, mitosis and mutation concepts. They build a DNA molecule and create flip cards representing mitosis in motion. Full Review »
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- 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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