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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Genetics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Epigenetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Videos, interactive activities, and articles explaining the influences that cause parts of the genome to be turned on and off. Learn how nutrition, behavior, stress and other factors determine gene expression.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Epigenetics?

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a conundrum: Identical twins originate from the same DNA - so how can they turn out so different? Carlos Guerrero-Bosagna explains that while nature versus nurture has a lot to do with it, a deeper, related answer can be found...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Same but Different

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about identical twins Maggie and Samantha and how they are similar but also very different. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Twins

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson encourages students to explore the phenomenon of identical twins, with emphasis on behavioral as well as genetic aspects. Teachers will appreciate extension activities, suggested readings, and links in addition to lesson plan...
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Handout
Other

Better Health Channel: Identical and Fraternal Twins

For Students 9th - 10th
The Better Health Channel of Victoria, Australia, offers information on twins. Factors that increase the odds of having twins, how different types of twins originate, possible birthing complications, and zygosity testing are covered.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Crossover" by Kwanme Alexander

For Students 5th - 8th
Inseparable twin brothers Josh and JB love basketball, but changes in their lives begin to pull them apart. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "The Crossover" by Kwanme Alexander. [Free account registration required...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Genes, Environment, and Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
The way that you carry a conversation, respond to failure, form relationships with others, and generally behave is in part related to your genetics - but your world and life experiences also shape your attitudes and behaviors. This...
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Nature vs. Nurture

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will look at how to recognize key factors of the nature vs. nurture debate in psychology.