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Did you know that arctic hare have black eyelashes that protect their eyes from the sun? Scholars learn how genotypes are either expressed or not, based on environmental factors. The narrator explores how the Himalayan rabbit, the Arctic fox, and the Arctic hare change their fur colors despite their genotypes. Young scientists also analyze the color differences found in the Hydrangea plant and the breakdown of lactose by bacteria.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow scholars to research other examples of where the environment affects the phenotype but the genotype remains the same
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson requires a computer, access to the Internet, and a projection system
- Video assumes viewers understand gene regulation; show the eleventh video in the series before showing the video
- Video 14 in a series of 31
Pros
- Interesting examples presented that are familiar to high schoolers, keeping them engaged
- Provides closed captioning for those learners who have a hard time with English or are hard of hearing
Cons
- None