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Trinity University

Trinity University: Inherited Traits Versus Learned Behaviors [4Th Grade]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this extremely detailed unit, learners will learn the about innate and learned characteristics in animals and humans through a series of teacher and student-led discussions, readings, reflections, learning activities, and...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Patterns of Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about patterns of inheritance including genotype and phenotype, and then learn about the inheritance of autosomal dominant and recessive and sex-linked genetic disorders.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text, interactive activities, practice problems, and video clips, students analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Mendel's Laws of Genetic Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Other

Suny: Biology: Pedigree Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Pedigree inheritance is a method of examining inherited traits. Learn how to use this method and develop conclusions through these examples.
Handout
University of Utah

University of Utah: Learning Center: The Epigenome Learns From Its Experiences

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how epigenetic tags that tell genes whether to turn on or off in their lifetime, act as a cellular memory.
PPT
Tom Richey

Linked in Learning: Inherited Traits

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this slideshow to teach your class the difference between inherited and learned traits. Includes a survey of traits, a data table, a chart with examples of inherited traits, and questions to spur engagement and discussion.
Activity
University of Utah

University of Utah: learn.genetics: Finding a Gene on the Chromosome Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Play the role of a scientist and piece together the genetic puzzle to determine the gene responsible for a disorder.

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