BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Introduction to Mendelian Genetics
Mendel used experimental approaches to characterize a particulate model of inheritance. In doing so, he developed the three Laws of Inheritance. In this video/slideshow students will examine how Mendel made his important discoveries....
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Introduction to Pedigrees
A pedigree shows how a trait is inherited over several generations. This video/slideshow explains why pedigrees are important, and the key factors scientists consider when studying pedigrees. [24:30]
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Observable Inheritance Patterns
Understand observable inheritance patterns that are found in maize with this video. [5:00]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Gregor Mendel and Genetics: Mendelian Genetics Overview
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Expose students to the story of Mendel and his pea plants, and introduce genetics and the study of trait inheritance. [1:56]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Introduction to Heredity
An introduction to heredity. Understand important terms in genetics like dominant and recessive traits, and heterozygous and homozygous genotypes. [17:27]
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute: Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
This resource provides the chance to hear the definition of the word or phrase that you are looking up. This glossary gives the correct pronunciation and supplemental background for the term, and there are also illustrations or...
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute: Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Find out about the genetics glossary compiled by the National Human Genome Research Institute, which helps students and teachers understand basic concepts. Each dictionary entry has an audio feature where one can have the text read aloud.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Predicting the Inheritance of Traits With Genes
This lesson will discuss how scientists use dominant and recessive genes to predict inherited traits of offspring.
Crash Course
Crash Course Biology #9: Heredity
Hank and his brother John discuss heredity via the gross example of relative ear wax moistness. [10:18]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Where Do Your Genes Come From?
Find out how chromosomes and genes are passed down from parent to child in this video lecture. Understand how you get one set of chromosomes for your mother and one set of chromosomes from your father. [4:20]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pedigree for Probability of Exhibiting Sex Linked Recessive Trait
This video looks at a pedigree chart for determining the probability of exhibiting sex-linked recessive traits, specifically colorblindness. [5:18]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Science: Biology: Principles of Inheritance and Variation: An Introduction to Mendelian Genetics
An introduction to Mendelian Genetics and inheritance. [5:10]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Of Genes and Antibodies
Researchers say they've identified the gene that tells the body to produce one type of immune antibody.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: A Virus and Chronic Fatigue?
Researchers have identified a link between the presence of a virus known as XMRV and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but what does the presence of such a link mean? [10:32]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Pedigrees: Lesson 3
This lesson will examine how a pedigree can be a useful tool in assessing risks of inherited disorders. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Pedigrees."
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Ap Biology Lab 7 Genetics of Drosophila
Mr. Andersen describes the virtual fly lab. Software at sciencecourseware.org allows for multiple matings and statistical analysis. [5:25]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Types of Traits: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain that genotypes can be either homozygous or heterozygous. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Types of Traits." [2:15]