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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dragon Genetics Lab-Principles of Mendelian Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study genetic traits using popsicle sticks as chromosomes. In this biology lesson, students explain how traits are inherited from parents. They differentiate dominant and recessive genes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Genetics Mendelian

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore genetic terms, the Law of Dominance and the contributions of Gregor Mendel. After discussing Mendel's lab and his pea plants students observe examples of a phenotype chart. Afterward, they conduct their own lab to...
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PPT
US National Library of Medicine

Basic Genetic Concepts and Terms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Have you ever wondered why you aren't taller or invisible? It all comes down to your dominant and recessive genes. Introduce your class members to genetics with a presentation that includes worksheets for young geneticists to complete...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mendellian Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students describe the inheritance patterns other than simple dominance. They are taught how Mendel's principles apply to all organisms. Students review the use of Punnett Squares. They are taught the principles of probability and...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Applying the Laws of Inheritance

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Biology and mathematics can be integrated through a study of Mendelian Genetics.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Incomplete Dominance

For Students 6th - 8th
In this biology worksheet, students use the information given about genetics and Sponge Bob to complete each section of the sheet. They identify and explain incomplete dominance and use it to help them complete the questions that follow.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

What is Genetics?

For Students 9th
In this biology worksheet, 9th graders name two forms of the trait for seed shape observed by Mendel. Then they determine the percentage of the possible types of offspring that have the same genotype as the parents. Students also explain...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of evolution and its implications upon the origin and development of life. They conduct research using a variety of resources while focusing upon cross-over and mutations. The information is used to set...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving in Genetic Disorders

For Teachers 10th - 12th
A class of older and academically mature students are divided into pairs, usually one male and one female and are told that they are expecting a child. Unfortunately, their child may or may not have inherited some form of genetic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taster/Non-taster Lab Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine if they are tasters or non-tasters and then replicate the experiment with family and peer group members. They collect data from the experiment to determine which trait is dominant.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Genetics the Easy Way

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use recyclable trash to construct a Recycle Critter family. They calculate the probability of the phenotype of the offspring that two heterozygous parents produced.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Blood Tests to Identify Babies and Criminals

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students solve a crime by matching a suspect's blood type to physical evidence collected at the crime scene. In this forensic science lesson, students identify the different blood types. They explain how blood tests work.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiple Alleles

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students observe models of the ABO blood system including erythrocytes, antigens, and antibodies. They investigate the antigens that result from certain allele combinations and move antibodies to determine whether agglutination occurs...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Punnett Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how to use a Punnett square to predict genotypes and phenotypes.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Punnett Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] While building on the study of genetics, students will understand how to predict genetic traits with the application of Punnett Squares.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Punnett Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how to use a Punnett square to predict genotypes and phenotypes.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Punnett Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A Punnett square is a special tool derived from the laws of probability. It is used to predict the offspring from a cross, or mating between two parents. Learn more...
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Unit Plan
BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Snurfle Meiosis and Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the phases of meiosis in this learning module that has Snurfles reproducing. Explore the connection between genetics and meiosis, learn how to use Punnett squares, and all about chromosomes. Then try the quiz to check your...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text, interactive activities, practice problems, and video clips, students analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Punnett Squares

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use Punnett Squares to analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Mendelian Inheritance Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Review the processes of basic Mendelian genetics.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Law of Segregation

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a discussion of Mendel's law of segregation with a focus on genotype, phenotype, alleles, heterozygous/homozygous, and 2 x 2 Punnett squares.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Law of Independent Assortment

For Students 9th - 10th
Article defines Mendel's law of independent assortment, provides examples, and takes a look at how it is used to make predictions. Also, discusses dihybrid crosses and 4 x 4 Punnett squares.
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Interactive
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Clermont College: Genetic Practice Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Clermont College provides a good interactive practice test using Punnett squares.