Students examine the concept of biodiversity. They toss coins to determine what traits mouse parents have and the babies traits as well. They predict what would happen to the baby mice if the traits of the parents were different.

Students are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. They discuss their positive and negative experiences with raptors and...

Tenth graders study disease and how it changes normal body functions.  In this research lesson students research a disease and use a word processing software to construct a presentation. 

Students study Mendelian genetic terms, locate and name loci on chromosomes, karyotype construction, inheritance patterns through families.

Students are introduced to the topic of biotechnology. Using the internet, they research issues that have been improved or brought about because of biotechnology advancements. In groups, they participate in activities in which they...

Students practice calculating allele and genotype frequencies in the framework of a simple simulation using hard candy, calculators, and a worksheet. This lesson includes a three-page worksheet and an assessment question for conclusion.

Students slve a case of unclear heredity using three lines of evidence and knowledge gained from the lesson in this biology lesson about Mendelian inheritance. The lesson includes handouts and a question sheet for final, individual...

Fourth graders watch the movements of the complex animal hidden inside the tiny barnacle shells. This lesson plan allows students to study the behavior, adaptation, and larval stage of the barnacle.

Students examine why some freshwater populations of stickleback fish.  In this macroevolution lesson students read a study packet then answer questions. 

In this science worksheet, middle schoolers find the answers to various types of heredity problems. They use the sheet to set goals for completing the unit.

Article reviews some probability basics then investigates how these calculations can be applied to genetics problems involving relatively large numbers of genes. Explores how the sum rule and the product rule can be used to solve these...

This site explains genetic beliefs before and after Mendel, and also includes a section on Mendel himself and his experiments, entitled, "The Monk and his Peas".

A collection of genetic learning activities provides an engaging way to learn about traits, or better understand disease risk.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] While studying genetics explore the Law of Probability. How does probability relate to the formation of gametes? Find out!

Upper level discussion of several of Mendel's experiments and laws.

This is a group of Mendelian Genetics exercises that are designed to show the evolution of a trait within a population. The site covers instruction in calculating genotypic and allelic frequencies, determining dominance, the...

This interactive activity, adapted from the Dolan DNA Learning Center, uses Punnett squares to illustrate Mendel's laws of inheritance and how a particular gene combination results in a 3-to-1 ratio of dominant-to-recessive traits.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the role of probability in inheritance.

This site explains how to determine the chances of inheriting certain traits from our parents. It gives mathematical examples and exercises.

A good site to establish what is meant by gene linkage and sex-linkage.

At this site see an online visual of meiosis, fertilization, and inheritance and play a game.

This instructional activity was put on by Joyce Craft from Hyde Park Academy in Chicago. This is used to help demonstrate applications in genetic probability.

A great lesson that deals with genetic probability and recycling. Students will create a recycled "critter" based on genotype/phenotypes.

Activity Overview Use the SciTools App to simulate a Punnett square. Make predictions about genetic crosses. Learn about the following concepts; genes, alleles, dominant alleles, recessive alleles, homozygous individuals, heterozygous...