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Human Genetics PPTHuman Genetics PPT
Publisher
Biology Corner
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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Duration
4 days
Number of Slides
25
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Video
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Human Genetics

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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 concepts and understand their relevance to our world.

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Concepts

genetic code, genetic disorders, genetic mutation, genetic variation, genetics, chromosomes, blood types, punnett squares

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use fill-in-the blank slides as exit cards to check for understanding
  • Incorporate as lesson presentations throughout an entire unit on human genetics

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet access to open the Google slide document; it does not allow documents to be saved

Pros

  • Uses diagrams and real-life images to explain concepts
  • Highlights key vocabulary with formatting

Cons

  • None

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