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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Genetics

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains basic genetics concepts, including genes, DNA, chromosomes, sex chromosomes, how traits are inherited, genetic variation, cloning, and stem cells.
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Professional Doc
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: teach.genetics: Introduction to Heredity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A three-day unit introduces heredity by helping students identify their own genetic traits and then leading them in an exploration of generational traits and variation. Find printable worksheets, data tables, and graphs, as well as...
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Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 3 Ls3 1: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

For Teachers 3rd
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 3-LS3-1: inheritance and variation of traits.
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: The Virtual Field

For Students 3rd - 5th
A virtual lab that explores how offspring inherit different traits from their parents. Investigate these traits both in animals and plants. Understand that variations in offspring can lead to traits that allow survival. Lab includes...
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PPT
CPALMS

Cpalms: Inherited and Learned Behaviors

For Students 3rd - 5th
View this slideshow containing vibrant pictures, examples, and easy to understand text to learn the difference between inherited and acquired traits.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What Makes You You? What Makes Me Me?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Simple animation explains the function of chromosomes, genes, and DNA by letting you zoom into a cell nucleus for a closer look.