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Monster Mash-Up of Genetics Lesson PlanMonster Mash-Up of Genetics Lesson Plan
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Science 4 Inquiry
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6th - 8th
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Monster Mash-Up of Genetics

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It's alive! Young mad scientists create monsters as they explore the probabilities of genetic traits during a well-structured inquiry lesson. Pairs travel from station to station, rolling the dice and adding traits to their creations as you mingle and guide their learning.

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Concepts

genetic traits, genetics, punnett squares, genotypes, phenotypes, alleles, probability, gregor mendel, mendelian genetics, genes, dominant traits, recessive traits, heterozygosity, homozygosity

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Get creative and add fur, googly eyes, and other fun touches to the stations
  • Use the exit ticket as a formative assessment or quick quiz grade

Classroom Considerations

  • Review the materials in advance to have everything ready for individuals and stations

Pros

  • Prep and grading are easy, thanks to the included printables and answer key
  • The lesson is a fantastic way to work on essential inquiry skills, such as asking questions and constructing explanations

Cons

  • None

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