Lesson Plan

Kitten Creation

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Your pupils become geneticists as they create cat offspring. The next lesson in a series continues an exploration of genetic makeup as scholars consider parent traits to build their offspring. Using household items, they create kittens that display traits given to them by their parents.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Differentiate by providing groups with a unique set of characteristics for their kittens
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a solid understanding of genetic vocabulary
  • Consider organizing group materials in Ziploc bags for time management
Pros
  • Includes an enrichment activity
  • Provides photos of completed projects as reference
Cons
  • None
NGSS