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I Wear My Genes Inside Out: The Genetic Characteristics of Animals Lesson PlanI Wear My Genes Inside Out: The Genetic Characteristics of Animals Lesson Plan
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I Wear My Genes Inside Out: The Genetic Characteristics of Animals

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Young scholars create mixed breed dogs using paper illustrations of various breeds. They label dogs created by students using the Genetics Center and discuss the aspects of genetics that affect the outcome of the various projects.

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K - 2nd
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Social Studies & History
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