Docturs use a pedigree analysis chart to predict genetic disorders inherited in a family. The video explains how to interpret pedigrees and how to determine dominant, recessive, and sex-linked traits.

Concepts

genetics, pedigree, dominant traits, recessive traits, family trees

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create additional pedigrees for pupils to analyze
• Review the arrangement of pedigrees and their relationships to family trees

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of genetics and traits

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Does not require much class time
• Highlights vocabulary words

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4