One in 150 babies born presents a chromosomal condition, and society is getting closer to recognizing these as normal variations. Scholars learn about chromosomes and karyotypes with a resource that focuses on Down Syndrome as well as syndromes related to biological sex.

Concepts

chromosomes, karyotypes, down syndrome

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Share more about the six most common biological karyotype sexes
• Debate how society could change to accommodate more sexes on forms, bathrooms, etc.

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of sex versus gender

Pros

• Focuses on vocabulary before viewing the differences in chromosomes
• Requires very little class time to share

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4