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This Lucky Brand Genes: Genetic Traits lesson plan also includes:
- What Is A Trait?
- What Are Traits?
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Explore single-gene traits in humans. After viewing a video introducing genetic vocabulary, individuals identify their phenotype and possible genotypes of specific traits. They consider both dominant and recessive traits. This is the tenth installment in a series of 18.
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Instructional Ideas
- Record new vocabulary and examples in a graphic organizer such as a Frayer diagram
- Have pupils interview one adult to determine that person's single-gene traits
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson contains a large amount of vocabulary, which may be overwhelming to ELLs
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- Highlights vocabulary with definitions and examples
- Includes all necessary student handouts and answer keys
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- None