Sophia: Genetics: Lesson 4

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.

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...

Using plastic Easter eggs to represent parent phenotypes, genetics enthusiasts simulate the passing of alleles. They record the phenotype of each half of the egg, one representing the mother's and one representing the father's. They...

Comprehend that many human characteristics-all physical traits and possibly many personality traits-are determined by our genetic makeup. These activities demonstate that all physical traits are genetically determined, some evidence...

This lesson will introduce energy pyramids, and show how energy moves from one trophic level to the next. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Energy Pyramids." [5:04]

This lesson will introduce genetics, and explore the role of DNA in inheritance. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Genetics."

This lesson will introduce genetics, and explore the role of DNA in inheritance. It is 6 of 6 in the series titled "Genetics."

This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of deserts, and its effect on living things. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Deserts."

This lesson will present the different states of energy and how they affect living things. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Energy."

This lesson provides a timeline of fossils while also discussing the different types, locations, and geology of various fossils. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Fossils."