Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Action: Law of Independent Assortment
This video builds on the genetic work of Mendel and takes the student through additional genetic discoveries made in the twentieth century. The Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment are plainly illustrated. The notions...
Curated Video
Surveying Traits
Dr. Forrester discusses that we are all unique due to the traits that we inherit. She describes the two different types of genes, which are dominant and recessive, and how these genes are responsible for our unique looks.
Visual Learning Systems
Fundamentals of Genetics: Punnett Squares
In this program Mendel's work is explored in greater detail by using probability to make predictions of the inheritance of specific traits. The use of the Punnett Square is illustrated through easy-to-understand animations. Other...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ashley Rimmer - Teachers Make a Difference - Mary Layton
Ashley Rimmer is entering her 5th year of teaching and "Novemberized" learning some in her classroom last year. She is excited to learn new ways to empower students. She is a National Board Certified English teacher. Last year, she was...
Teacher's Pet
Pedigrees
Docturs use a pedigree analysis chart to predict genetic disorders inherited in a family. The video explains how to interpret pedigrees and how to determine dominant, recessive, and sex-linked traits.
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]