Fifth graders understand that traits are inherited and change over time. In this physical traits lesson plan, 5th graders compare produce items for similar traits. Students create large graphs to show their results. Students discuss...

Students analyze genetic characteristics in a given family tree through the F2 generation. Students apply prior knowledge from Gregor Mendel's study with pea plants and his Laws of Heredity to answer questions.

Students, in groups, research, analyze and synthesize information on genetic diseases. After watching a video on genetics, groups perform research on a variety of genetic diseases and present their findings to the class.

Students identify inherited traits. In this heredity lesson, students watch a video and construct a genetic description of themselves.

Learners explore Punnett squares and illustrate specific genotypic and phenotypic genetic outcomes. After a class discussion, students predict the probability of a specific trait being passed on by using Punnett squares. They reveal the...

Students create a family pedigree, relate the laws of inheritance to a family pedigree, and determine certain phenotypes and corresponding genotypes of members in their family.

Eighth graders investigate the concept of nature versus nurture in human development through this series of lessons.