Lesson Plan
University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: State Your Traits [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Multi-activity lesson in which students engage in learning about the inheritance of genetic traits.
Activity
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Traits Activities

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of genetic learning activities provides an engaging way to learn about traits, or better understand disease risk.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.14 Non Mendelian Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about some examples of inheritance that do not follow Mendelian inheritance rules.
Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Pedigree Analysis: A Family Tree of Traits

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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,...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.15 Polygenic Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how in polygenic inheritance, a trait is controlled by more than one gene.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.13 Sex Linked Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the traits that are linked to genes on the sex chromosomes.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Our Genes/our Choices: The Probabilities of Problems: A Look at Inheritance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn how the genes inherited from two parents can be recombined in their offspring in this simulation activity. In addition, investigate the probabilities of passing on inherited genetic disorders.
Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Learning Center: learn.genetics: Epigenetics: Gene Control

For Students 9th - 10th
Turn the control knob in this interactive to change the level of gene expression in a cell. Find out how gene, mRNA, and protein production are linked.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 13.11 Molecular Genetics Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn genetics and inheritance works on a molecular level.

Other popular searches