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Monohybrid Crosses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers define the terms monohybrid cross and Punnett Square. As a class, they discuss the Law of Segregation and probability to complete a practice problem. To end the instructional activity, they predict the probability of...
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Lesson 8: Genetics Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students predict the characteristics of future offspring using punnet squares. In this genetics lesson, students explore monohybrid crosses using an interactive website. They research about causes of blueness in people.
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Inheritance in Maize

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use mutant corn ears to investigate inheritance patterns. In this inheritance lesson plan, students count the number of corn kernels of each phenotype in mutant and wild type ears of corn. High schoolers calculate the...
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Drosophila Melanogaster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student manipulate flies, examine their external anatomy, begin a fly journal and make cultures of wild type flies. Learners cross wild type flies and mutants, both purchased from a biological supply house (Carolina Biological Supply...
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Wearing My Genes: Basic Principles of Heredity

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore heredity. In this science lesson plan, students examine what heredity is, distinguish the difference between the dominant and recessive genes, explain the difference between phenotype and genotype, and predict the...
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Dihybrid Punnett Squares

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners construct Punnett squares to illustrate specific genotypic and phenotypic genetic outcomes. Students calculate the probability of achieving specific genotypic and phenotypic genetic oucomes, using dihybrid Punnett squares.
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Using the Internet: Punnett Squares

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss their own genetic traits. Using computers, they research the creation of Punnett Squares. They preform online experiments with peas, predicting the appearances of the offspring. They determine how genetic traits...

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