In this heredity worksheet, students will use diagrams and informational paragraphs about traits, alleles, and genotypes to complete 3 short answer questions.

In this meiosis worksheet, students review vocabulary words associated with genetics, fertilization, heredity, phenotype and genotype. This worksheet has 6 matching and 9 fill in the blank questions.

In this theory of evolution worksheet, students review vocabulary words associated with evolution including the different types of evolution patters. This worksheet has 5 true or false and 5 matching questions.

In this chemistry worksheet, students fill in 10 blanks with the appropriate term, they determine if 4 statements are true or false, they match 6 terms with their definitions and they answer 3 questions. Topics include areas of chemistry...

Middle schoolers study sickle cell anemia and other genetic disorders.  In this investigative lesson students create a poster and present it to the class on a certain disorder. 

In this Leber congenital amaurosis activity, students answer multiple choice questions about this eye condition. Students complete 3 questions.

Pupils read passages and view a slide show on the theory of evolution and provide evidence that this theory is correct. In this evolution lesson plan, students read about fossils, anatomy, organs, fetal development, and more.

In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions on protein synthesis. They identify the different parts of the cell involved in the process.

Students explore the concepts of phenotypes and genotypes.  In this genetics instructional activity students work together to pick a superhero and determine the traits of the offspring. 

Students study the history of DNA and how to extract it. In this genetic lesson students complete a DNA experiment using bacteria.

Students examine the process for testing GM foods. They research benefits and hazards of a selection of GM foods. They also create images of new labels and marketing for GM foods.

Students explore genetics and evolution by examining a hypothetical mouse population. Using coin tosses, they determine mouse traits of parents and offspring. Finally, they consider the outcomes of changing environmental conditions on...

Students obtain a DNA sample, observe DNA Using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, and obtain reagents and equipment.

Students explore how the immune system, fights a war with a pathogenic organism: one of the many bacteria, viruses, and protozoans that can infect our bodies and cause disease.

Students investigate the progression of discoveries that have led to the genetics knowledge that scientists currently have. They determine how genetic experiments disproved previous theories on inheritance.

Students investigate the principles of probability that can be used to predict hereditary traits.

Students study the basics of genetics and the father of genetics Gregor Mendel.

Eighth graders investigate the concept of nature versus nurture in human development through this series of lessons.

Students explore how genetic information is passed down from parent to offspring. Because of this, they examine how this causes the variation in each species.

Students listen to an explanation distinguishing non-communicable and communicable diseases and the difference between concern and unhealthy fear. They describe the transmission modes for HIV and determine that casual contact can't pass...

Students examine civil liberties issues in relation to genetic research, and discuss how genetic medical information may be used. They present personal viewpoints about genetic research as it relates to civil liberties

Pupils brainstorm and write arguments for Evolution and Intelligent Design. They research the history of each of these ideas. They also examine the controversy of teaching one or both ideas in schools.

Learners read an online article to examine what biotechnology and agricultural biotechnology are. They answer questions and complete worksheets based on the article's information.

Students investigate the history of country music. They explore various websites, identify the different types of country music, read about members of the Country Music Hall of Fame on their official website, and answer discussion...