Students research genetic adaptations. In this chromosome lesson, students investigate dominant and recessive genes using spiders indigenous to Hawaii. Students create Punnett squares to determine the probability of passing specific...

Pupils explore heredity by examining how traits are passed from parent to offspring. Genetic terminology is examined and examples of inherited traits discussed. calculating genetic probability is also investigated in this instructional...

Learners explore the concepts of phenotypes and genotypes.  In this genetics lesson plan students work together to pick a superhero and determine the traits of the offspring. 

In this genetic worksheet, students examine how gene frequency changes in a population of organisms. After completing 5 pre-lab questions, they work in pairs to collect data and answer 5 additional post-lab questions.

Eighth graders become familiar with Punnett squares, specifically purpose, application and interpretation. Key terms from previous lessons (included below) are reviewed/reinforced before data is applied to a Punnett square and interpreted.

Twelfth graders investigate the inheritance of traits through several hands-on activities that illustrate the transmission of genetic characteristics. Students study advanced topics including multiple alleles, polygenic traits,...

High schoolers explore genetic terms, the Law of Dominance and the contributions of Gregor Mendel. After discussing Mendel's lab and his pea plants students observe examples of a phenotype chart. Afterward, they conduct their own lab to...

Young scholars explore human behavior by participating in a class science game. In this human characteristics lesson, students identify different human traits that are passed down by each generation and the purpose each of them have....

Students observe and record observations of whether a person is a taster or nontaster. They test selected individuals from their families and peer groups and chart all findings to determine which trait (e.g. taster or non-taster) is...

Students revie the Law of Independent Assortment and Law of Dominance. They practice Punnet squares and predicting genetic outcomes and identify factors that influence heredity.

Trace simple genetic patterns of inheritance through a small population. Your learners create a family pedigree that traces a genetic condition through several generations.

In this science worksheet, middle schoolers find the answers to various types of heredity problems. They use the sheet to set goals for completing the unit.

Students explore how genetic information is passed down from parent to offspring. Because of this, they examine how this causes the variation in each species.

Genetic traits are described as homozygous or heterozygous based on allele similarity. Homozygosity and heterozygosity are explained in this resource. Includes a chart highlighting their differences and some examples that occur in humans.

Resource provides a discussion of Mendel's law of segregation with a focus on genotype, phenotype, alleles, heterozygous/homozygous, and 2 x 2 Punnett squares.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart show students how to use a Punnett Square to introduce how homozygous and heterozygous genotypes are inherited and how they determine phenotypes.

A multiple-choice quiz on genetics terms and concepts.

Read about phenylketonuria and the tests used to diagnose it in those who might have inherited this recessive trait.

Activity Overview Use the SciTools App to simulate a Punnett square. Make predictions about genetic crosses. Learn about the following concepts; genes, alleles, dominant alleles, recessive alleles, homozygous individuals, heterozygous...

This site, which is provided for by the University of Arizona, gives problems online that correspond to basic Mendelian genetics. Test your knowledge once you've read about Mendel and accessed the links to the various subjects covered in...

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.

This site from Palomar College provides an online practice quiz includes history as well as some of the genetics. Includes feedback. A great learning and practice site.

Good description of Mendel's findings and his second major principle.

A great lesson that deals with genetic probability and recycling. Learners will create a recycled "critter" based on genotype/phenotypes.