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Genetics: Mice Rule! (Or Not)

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Students explore genetics and evolution by examining a hypothetical mouse population. Using coin tosses, they determine mouse traits of parents and offspring. Finally, they consider the outcomes of changing environmental conditions on the mice.

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adaptations, biodiversity, genetics

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adaptation, biodiversity, genetics, science
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
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30 mins
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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