Dr. Forrester focuses on explaining Punnett squares, dominant and recessive genes, and simple traits.

The video “Solitary and Group Animals” compares animals that live alone with animals that live in groups.

Changing Traits for Adaptation recognizes that inherited traits of animals can change over time to adapt to their environment for survival.

Inherited and Acquired Traits of Animals explains the differences between inherited and acquired traits of animals.

A video explaining and illustrating how to determine the gametes from a two trait cross and how to find the genotype and phenotype ratio from a two trait cross.

“Alternate Genetic Crosses” models incomplete, codominance, and multiple allele genetic crosses in order to determine the genotype and phenotype of the possible offspring.

The video “Selecting a Change” introduces the concepts of natural and artificial selection and discusses examples of each.

A video entitled “Decoding DNA” which introduces DNA and explains the role it plays in reproduction and biotechnology.

“Transferring Traits” introduces the concepts of heredity and genetic traits, with a focus on Gregor Mendel’s pioneering work in the field of genetics.

Ever wondered how traits are inherited? How can we predict the height of a pea plant or the color of a flower? Dive into the exciting world of genetics with me, Leslie Samuel, as we simplify complex concepts of genotype, phenotype, and...

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of genetics, guided by the Father of Genetics himself, Gregor Mendel. We'll explore the laws of heredity Mendel formulated from his groundbreaking experiments with pea plants and learn how...

In this video, we'll explore what DNA is, its role in life as we know it, and how it shapes every organism on our planet. From the eye color you inherited to the stripes on a tiger, learn how the 'blueprint of life' guides the...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of scientific names in the classification system of living things. They also discuss the concept of species and how organisms within the same species can produce similar offspring. This...

In this video, we learn about Charles Darwin's journey on the HMS Beagle and how it led him to develop the theory of natural selection. Through examples of overproduction, competition, and variations within species, we understand how...

Upon viewing the Traits and Heredity video series, students will be able to do the following: Define traits as the distinguishing characteristics of an organism. Describe heredity as the process of passing on traits from parents to...

The video explains how different types of diagrams can be used to represent the possible outcomes of a mono hybrid cross, which refers to the inheritance of a characteristic controlled by one gene only. The video includes three examples...

The video explores the fascinating world of reproductive strategies in the animal kingdom, highlighting how different species adapt to ensure the survival of their offspring. From the unusual practices of the female praying mantis to the...

This video provides a brief overview of the historical understanding of evolution in the 17th and 18th centuries. It discusses the belief that traits acquired during an organism's lifetime can be passed on to its offspring, using the...

A British company Oxitec may have a way to fight Zika virus. They create genetically modified mosquitoes that produce offspring that will not survive into adulthood. The company uses a tetracycline repressible activator variant or tTAV...

We learned about how altruism can evolve in certain species, which involves cooperative behavior among closely-related organisms to enhance the inclusive fitness of the group. But this is also achieved through spiteful behavior towards...

This video discusses the issue of antibiotic resistance in bacteria and its evolution through natural selection. It explains genetic variation and the development of resistance in bacteria, leading to the spread of superbugs like MRSA....

Upon viewing the Traits and Heredity video series, students will be able to do the following: Define traits as the distinguishing characteristics of an organism. Describe heredity as the process of passing on traits from parents to...

Learn how parental care is displayed by animals in their environment and how different species show parental care in different ways. As part of the GCSE / K12 Ecology topic from The Fuse School.

Battles between colonies are a clue to an evolutionary puzzle: Why are whole classes of termites sterile?



Social insects--ants, bees, wasps and termites in particular--can have over a million sterile and/or non-reproductive...