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7th - Higher Ed
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Genetics

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A handout on genetic inheritance begins with a reading on alleles and how they can result in albinism. Junior geneticists learn to complete Punnett squares and participate in a coin toss simulation of allele pairing. They also learn about sex determination, sickle-cell anemia, and pedigree analysis. 

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Concepts

sperm, dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, dominant traits, dominance, alleles, chromosomes, eggs, fertilization, genes, genetics, genotypes, hemoglobin, heterozygosity, homozygosity, meiosis, melanin, pedigree, phenotypes, punnett squares, recessive traits, sickle cell anemia

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dna, genes, genetics, genotype, meiosis, pedigree, punnett square, dominant, phenotype, recessive, albinism, allele, chromosome, egg, fertilization, hemoglobin, heterozygous, homozygous, lab activity, melanin, sperm, x chromosome, y chromosome, sickle cell anemia, science

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  • Provides a variety of activities and information to support several days worth of genetics instruction
  • Comes with a thorough teacher preparation guide and supplement activity

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Worksheet

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Imagine a pair of dragons that produce offspring. What percentage of the hatchlings have wings and large antlers? An engaging activity draws genetics learners in, introduces them to alleles, meiosis, phenotypes, genotypes, and...
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Worksheet

Genetics Practice 1: Basic Mendelian Genetics

Curated OER
Six genetics problems are to be solved by junior geneticists. Empty Punnett squares are provided for them to plant the parents' alleles and determine the genotype, phenotype, and frequency of offspring. All of the problems involve actual...
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Worksheet

Diploid Genetics and Chromosomal Inheritance

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Given the phenotypes of offspring in mice, flowers, and human blood type, genetics pupils practice determining the genotypes of the parents. Four short answer questions follow. The entire assignment will require learners to put on their...
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Unit Plan

Genetics and the Master Race

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How did the beginnings of genetic research influence the Nazi party? A thorough, engaging unit incorporates the work of Gregor Mendel, the study of inherited traits, and the use of racism and discrimination during the Holocaust.
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Instructional Video

Non-Mendelian Genetics

Teacher's Pet
Any pattern of inheritance that does not follow Mendel's laws uses non-Mendelian inheritance. The video explains this type of genetics with many guided practice problems. It covers incomplete dominance, codominance, and sex-linked traits.
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CCSS: Adaptable
PPT

Genetics and the Work of Mendel

Curated OER
Excellent examples and clear diagrams in this PowerPoint will help you explain the genetics of alleles and the combinations of hybrid crosses. A high school class would appreciate having this student copy of the PowerPoint as the images...
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Instructional Video

Chromosomal Inheritance

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Scholars see, through a monohybrid cross, how alleles are distributed during meiosis. The video instructor then explores Thomas Hunt Morgan's research on fruit flies, determining that genes are located on chromosomes and showing that...
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CCSS: Adaptable
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Chromosomes Carry Genes

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Some traits only exist in males and some only in females. Pupils learn how the location of genes on sex chromosomes determines them using an interactive lesson. An animation illustrates how scientists know this to be true and shows how...
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PPT

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Explore how our chromosomes work to define human attributes. A complete unit presentation includes topics such as genetic disorders, blood typing, and Punnet squares. Learners answer questions throughout the presentation to apply the...
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