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Biology Honors Final Project
Tenth graders work on a project about cellular biology and genetics. In this biology lesson, 10th graders research about the assigned human body system and genetic disorders that affect it. They create a multimedia presentation and...
Curated OER
The Genetic Basis of Neurological Disorders
High schoolers describe some aspects of known genetic defects on the human neurological condition. They participate in a variety of exercises including drawings, games, and analogies.
Curated OER
Genetics Crossword
In this Mendelian genetics worksheet, students solve 22 clues in a crossword puzzle contain the basic vocabulary for an introductory genetics unit.
Curated OER
America's Stone Age Explorers
Students research how mitochondrial DNA is used in determining familial relationships. They complete a worksheet in which they attempt to help solve the identity of bones found in Africa.
Curated OER
Chromosomes
In this chromosomes instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 33 questions about genetic mutation in chromosomes. They identify traits associated with certain genes.
Other
Geneticist Educator Network of Alliances Proj: Pedigree Analysis Patterns [Pdf]
Learn about the goals of pedigree analyis, as well as the genetic patterns it can uncover. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Other
Suny: Biology: Pedigree Analysis
Pedigree inheritance is a method of examining inherited traits. Learn how to use this method and develop conclusions through these examples.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Pedigree Analysis: A Family Tree of Traits
Some characteristics, like the shape of your hairline, whether your earlobes are attached or detached, and whether or not you have freckles are inherited from your parents. In this science project you will learn about Mendelian traits,...
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University: Biology: Presentation: Pedigree Analysis
(Requires Microsoft PowerPoint or OpenOffice Impress.) This presentation discusses the goals of pedigree analyis and uses example of how the process is performed.
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Biotechnology Information: Pedigree Analysis
This ebook discusses the topic of human pedigree analysis, a type of genetic science used to determine inherited characteristics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Pedigree Analysis
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Probability and Inheritance: Fill in the Pedigree
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use the chart and the key shown and drag the "symptom markers" to correctly illustrate which individuals are directly affected by the disease illustrated in the chart. You will need a sign-in to access...
University of Utah
University of Utah: learn.genetics: Finding a Gene on the Chromosome Map
Play the role of a scientist and piece together the genetic puzzle to determine the gene responsible for a disorder.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Mendelian Inheritance in Humans
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] While studying genetics, students will investigate sex-linked genes and what inherited diseases are associated with the genes. Students will also explore pedigree...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Sex Linked Hemophilia in the Royal Romanov Family
An animated pedigree clearly explains the way hemophilia was inherited in the Romanov family. Interpreting pedigrees and sex-linked crosses should be much easier to understand after going through this tutorial.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Modern Genetics
Try your hand at mating dragons to learn about genetic recombination, meiosis, and inherited traits. Understand how chromosomes separate in meiosis with a science animation. Then change alleles for the dragons to see what happens to...
Concord Consortium
Biologica: Web Lab, Mendel's Peas
At this site see an online visual of meiosis, fertilization, and inheritance and play a game.
University of Missouri
University of Missouri: Selecting Your Riding Horse
Many factors go in to the purchasing of a riding horse. This complete site discusses horse breeds, physical shape and balance, age and size, pedigree, and price.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Human Inheritance Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on human inheritance.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mendelian Inheritance of Immunodeficiency Disorders
Read this passage and study the graphics to complete the five-question quiz concerning the inheritance of immunodeficiency disorders.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Mendelian Inheritance in Humans
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers Mendelian inheritance of autosomal and sex-linked traits in humans.
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North Dakota State Univ.: Mendel's Law of Ind. Assort.
Mendel's second law and how he arrived at it through his experiments. Includes vocabulary and examples.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Genetics
College-level course focusing on the principles of genetics. Course topics include structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes, biological variation, population genetics, use of genetic methods to analyze protein function,...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Nordic Sagas: Iceland Genes
Explain how the isolated and homegeneous population of Iceland makes research in family ancestry simpler than in other cultures. Investigate the work of genealogists, and trace your own heritage as far as you can without extensive research.