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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Dihybrid Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided by the University of Arizona and it gives great information on the subject. Good collection of dihybrid crosses which exemplify the issue of independent assortment. Work these once you think you've mastered th concept.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Blood Types Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Arizona describes how blood type is passed on from parent to child. The tutorial covers the genetics of the ABO blood groups as well as Rh factor. There are even practice problems and blood type calculators!
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University of Maryland

Univ. Of Maryland Baltimore Cty/biology Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical perspective on Mendel's contribution. Spends a little time setting up what the current beliefs of Mendel's day were and how he changed things with what he did.
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University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Deviations From Mendelian Laws And: What Is the Meaning of Dominance?

For Students 9th - 10th
Upper level discussion of several of Mendel's experiments and laws.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: X Inactivation Marks the Spot for Cat Coat Color

For Students 9th - 10th
A tortoiseshell cat has two different fur colors, black or brown and red or orange. The gene that gives rise to the red or orange fur color is on the X chromosome. Female cats have two X chromosomes, while males only have one, which...
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PBS

Pbs: How Does Evolution Work?: Breeding Bunnies

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides directions for a lab in which students observe changes in a gene pool of bunnies affected by natural selection. Includes PDF resources.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Non Mendelian Inheritance

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In all of Mendel's experiments, he worked with traits where a single gene controlled the trait. Each also had one allele that was always dominant over the recessive...
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Other

Lawrence Livermore National Lab: Probabilities of Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how to determine the chances of inheriting certain traits from our parents. It gives mathematical examples and exercises.
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Other

North Dakota State Univ.: Mendel's Law of Ind. Assort.

For Students 9th - 10th
Mendel's second law and how he arrived at it through his experiments. Includes vocabulary and examples.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Pedigree Analysis: A Family Tree of Traits

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Some characteristics, like the shape of your hairline, whether your earlobes are attached or detached, and whether or not you have freckles are inherited from your parents. In this science project you will learn about Mendelian traits,...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Complex Patterns of Inheritance: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick, five question multiple-choice quiz assessing complex patterns of human inheritance.