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Specialized Chromosomes Determine Gender InteractiveSpecialized Chromosomes Determine Gender Interactive
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Grade
9th - 12th
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45 mins
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Specialized Chromosomes Determine Gender

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Are you an XX or an XY? Budding scientists learn about cellular fertilization and the determination of gender in a thorough online lesson. They follow their study with a set of interactive reflection questions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

chromosomes, gender, asexual reproduction, reproduction, sexual reproduction, cell reproduction, cells, gametes, eggs, sperm, cell division

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils complete the animation independently, then follow with a class discussion
  • Create a graphic organizer to record the steps of cellular fertilization

Classroom Considerations

  • Ensure learners have a solid understanding of chromosomes prior to the lesson

Pros

  • Images help to clarify the steps of fertilization
  • Includes images of historical documents that outline research

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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