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Genetics Crossword
In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 38 questions on genetics. They identify the different parts and functions of a flower.
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Super Hero Genetics
Students explore the concepts of phenotypes and genotypes. In this genetics lesson plan students work together to pick a superhero and determine the traits of the offspring.
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Biotechnology
Students explore biotechnology through various activities. In this biology activity, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
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From Gene to Protein - Transcription and Translation
Learners identify the different steps involved in DNA transcription. In this genetics lesson, pupils complete a worksheet and model the translation process with a paper chain activity. They watch a video on sickle cell anemia and explain...
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Genetics Review
Students complete a Punnett square and list the probability and ratio of the offspring's genotype and phenotype in this genetics activity. There are 8 problems to complete, and are challenging to work on.
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Punnett Practice
In this genetics worksheet, students complete 8 problems where they fill out Punnett squares and find the percentage of genotypes and phenotypes. This fine worksheet could be used for in-class independent practice, or as a homework...
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Genetics Review
In this genetics worksheet, students complete 7 questions where they define terms, fill in punnet squares, and answer short answer questions, regarding a variety of genetics concepts. An excellent in-class, or homework assignment.
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Genetic Crosses With Two Traits
Students read a passage, consider a genetic square of plants and answer 3 short answer questions about it the concepts. In this genetics worksheet, students compose their answers on a separate piece of paper.
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Genetic Engineering
Students examine the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering. In this genetics lesson students simulate the genetic engineering of a human insulin gene.
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Dragon Genetics-Independent Assortment and Genetic Linkage
Students build chromosome models using popsicle sticks. For this biology lesson, students simulate the Law of Independent Assortment. They use Punnett squares to predict the resulting genotype and phenotype.
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Teacher Preparation Notes on Genetics
Learners explore genetics through various hands-on activities. For this biology lesson, students predict the probability of offspring genotypes and phenotypes using the Punnett Square. They explain the causes of genetic abnormalities.
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Extracting DNA from Your Cells - Teacher Preparation Notes
Students extract their own DNA from cheek cells. In this biology instructional activity, students explain the replication process. They identify the structure and composition of DNA.
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Chromosomes
Students explore genetics, chromosomes and DNA. In this genetics lesson students design a chromosome and identify a family tree through genetics.
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DNA: The Search for the Genetic Material
Students study the history of DNA and how to extract it. In this genetic activity students complete a DNA experiment using bacteria.
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DNA
Students explore the basics of DNA and its history. In this DNA instructional activity students extract DNA from fruits and understand how it is used in forensics.
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Peas In A Pod: Mendelian Genetics
Students complete a series of lessons where they learn about the basics of genetics, fill out Punnett Squares correctly, and solve reality based problems. In this genetics lesson plan, students have worksheets that are provided.
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Comparing Apples and Onions
Fifth graders observe heredity. In this Science lesson, 5th graders are introduced to the concept of traits being passed from parents to offspring. Students investigate the concepts through apples and onions.
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Rock, Paper, Scissors
Fifth graders explore genetic traits. In this genetic traits lesson, 5th graders investigate dominant and recessive traits. Students identify similar traits between a parent organism and its offspring.
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Next Year's Seeds
Fifth graders explore genetic traits. In this genetic traits lesson, 5th graders discover how traits are passed from parent to offspring while examining plants. Students problem solve real world applications.
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Natural Selection: Exploring the 'Ohi'a Common Garden
Seventh graders examine natural variation by visiting the Ohi'a Common Garden in Volcano, Hawaii. In this natural selection lesson, 7th graders study background information about phenotypes, genotypes, and phenotypic plasticity before...
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The Process of Scientific Experimentation
Students study scientific investigations. In this scientific method lesson students participate in a class discussion and watch a video.
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Genetic Jewels: Building the DNA Model
Students construct segments of DNA to create a piece of jewelry. In this genetics instructional activity students create a DNA sequence that they turn into something to wear.
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The Molecular Evidence for Evolution
Students examine molecular evidence, discover the structure of DNA and gain understanding of genetics. In this molecular lesson plan students compare anatomical evidence with molecular evidence.
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Secret Codes
Students examine Morse code and how it is used. In this secret codes instructional activity students decode messages, make their own codes and have other students crack the code.