Instructional Video8:03
Amoeba Sisters

DNA, Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits: An Intro to Heredity

12th - Higher Ed
Explore DNA structure/function, chromosomes, genes, and traits and how this relates to heredity! Video can replace old DNA structure & function video and in addition covers foundational concepts of heredity. Table of Contents: Video...
Instructional Video4:51
Be Smart

Is Inheritance Really All In Our Genes?

12th - Higher Ed
Epigenetic inheritance is really weird, but is it real?
Instructional Video3:43
Curated Video

Changing Traits for Adaptation

3rd - 8th
Changing Traits for Adaptation recognizes that inherited traits of animals can change over time to adapt to their environment for survival.
Instructional Video4:11
Curated Video

Variations in Plant Traits

3rd - Higher Ed
The video “Variations in Plant Traits” explains how the natural environment causes variations in plant traits.
Instructional Video8:33
Professor Dave Explains

Inheritance of X-Linked Genes

9th - Higher Ed
We all know that DNA is the molecule of heredity, but we didn't always know that. It had to be demonstrated empirically. As it happens, some of the first evidence put forth had to do with genes found on the X-chromosome of fruit flies,...
Instructional Video6:06
Professor Dave Explains

Gene Linkage and Genetic Maps

9th - Higher Ed
We just learned about X-linked genes, but what about gene linkage in general? If two genes are on the same chromosome, we can say that they are linked. Are they always inherited together? Can the alleles rearrange in some way? Well don't...
Instructional Video2:45
Curated Video

Understanding Variation and Evolution: Factors and Processes Explained

Higher Ed
This video discusses the concept of variation in a population and the factors that cause it, including genetic inheritance, mutations, and environmental factors. The video then goes on to explain the theory of evolution and how natural...
Instructional Video6:21
Nature League

Gregor Mendel: The Father of Modern Genetics

6th - 8th
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores the life and times of Gregor Mendel, the monk who became the father of modern genetics, with some re-enactment help from her friend Adrian.
Instructional Video12:11
Curated OER

Advanced Genetics

7th - 12th
Are your biologists ready for advanced genetics? Briefly learn about Gregor Mendel, and dive into the phylogenetic tree, linked genes, multiple genes and nonnuclear inheritance! Mr. Anderson continues his clear instruction and use of...
Instructional Video9:29
SciShow

Epigenetics

9th - 12th Standards
Epigenetics shows that basically you are what your parents eat. This video explores epigenetics or the factors that determine which genes are expressed in your body. From behavior to environments to dietary choices, some genes change in...
Instructional Video4:38
Amoeba Sisters

Genetic Drift

7th - 12th Standards
Survival is a game of chance, catch my drift? Examine the factors that influence genetic drift with an entertaining video from a large biology playlist. The resource covers the myriad conditions that come into play when a species...
Instructional Video12:44
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Crash Course

Natural Selection

9th - 12th Standards
The peppered moth is featured in a video about natural selection. The narrator tells the story of Darwin's theory and then moves on to the principles behind natural selection and the different ways it works. Concepts covered include...
Instructional Video6:48
Be Smart

Is Height All in Our Genes?

9th - 12th Standards
Humans on average are shorter than they were centuries ago. Young scholars analyze the factors that affect the height of individuals including historical trends in a video lesson. The presentation analyzes both genetic and...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Twin Studies and Adoption Studies

9th - 10th
Nature versus nurture is explored in this video. Learn how researchers are looking at what traits or behaviors may be inherited from the environment vs. genetics. [9:52]