Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heredity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For 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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Incomplete dominance, Codominance, Multiple Alleles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the principles of incomplete dominance and codominance in genes. They apply genetic previously discussed genetic principles to determine solutions to inheritance problems including multiple alleles, incomplete dominance...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biology: Variation and Classification

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate classification of different animal groups. In this biology lesson students list characteristics of themselves and others they know to show differences and how they are classified. Students then answer...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oops! I Made a Mistake

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study sickle-cell anemia.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chromosomes

For Students 6th - 10th
In this chromosomes worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 33 questions about genetic mutation in chromosomes. They identify traits associated with certain genes.
Handout
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!
Website
Nature Research

Scitable: Gene Inheritance and Transmission

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at gene inheritance and transmission with this webpage. This site explores genetics beyond Mendel and his peas. Investigate transmission genetics with the following topics gene linkage, variation in gene expression,...
Website
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Heredity and Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
The Genetic Science Learning Center presents the world of heredity and traits including activities to better comprehend the science, clear explanations of aspects of heredity, and an interactive opportunity.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.14 Non Mendelian Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about some examples of inheritance that do not follow Mendelian inheritance rules.
Website
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Basics and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...
Handout
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Los Tipos Sanguineos: La Guia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how blood types and Rh factors are inherited. You will find a set of problems which have alternative options. Correct answers have a brief explanation to reinforce the theories and incorrect answers are linked to tutorials to help...
Website
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Monohybrid Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
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...