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How Does Chance Influence Inheritance?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students complete a lab based on how chance affects which genes appear in gametes as in Mendel's Law of Segregation. They review the theories, vocabulary words, and historical background of Gregor Mendel's work with pea plants. They...
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How Does Chance Influence Inheritance?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe how chance affects which genes appear in gametes (Mendel's Law of Segregation). They use beans to represent the recombination of alleles during fertilization.
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Biology-Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers predict the probable mode of inheritance from a pedigree diagram showing phenotypes. They study the genetic basis for Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment. They give a Power Point slide show...
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Karyotypes and Inheritance of Chromosomes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the mode of inheritance of chromosomes. Given a scenario, students use the Human Genome sheet to determine inherited chromosomes. They illustrate the difference between genotype and phenotype. Students develop a model...
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Dragon Genetics Lab-Principles of Mendelian Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study genetic traits using popsicle sticks as chromosomes. In this biology lesson, students explain how traits are inherited from parents. They differentiate dominant and recessive genes.
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Monohybrid Crosses and The Punnett Square Lesson Plan

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a quick, hands-on activity to teach young scientists about Punnett squares through monohybrid crosses? then check out this one.
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Designer Babies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate phenotypes and genotypes. In this genetics lesson, students complete the punnett square. They design their own baby by choosing the phenotype they want.
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Blood Business

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the different kinds of blood. In this biology instructional activity, students investigate the antigens, agglutinins and Rh factor using their own blood. They use Punnett squares to predict blood type of offspring.