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Rock, Paper, Scissors
Fifth graders explore genetic traits. In this genetic traits instructional activity, 5th graders investigate dominant and recessive traits. Students identify similar traits between a parent organism and its offspring.
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Comparing Apples and Onions
Fifth graders observe heredity. In this Science activity, 5th graders are introduced to the concept of traits being passed from parents to offspring. Students investigate the concepts through apples and onions.
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Peanut Butter Broccoli
Fifth graders explore food production by viewing DNA presentations. In this genetic engineering lesson, 5th graders discuss the foods they typically eat at home and how many common foods are engineered in a way that can produce a bigger...