Help your students explore genetic mutations and variation with the Genetic Mutations and Variation Virtual Lab Activity with Guided Student Worksheets & Science Simulation! 

Designed to promote scientific inquiry, this no-prep interactive virtual lab activity allows students to explore genetic mutations and variation using an NGSS-aligned phenomena-based science simulation! The student worksheet guides students through the simulation to ensure comprehension and understanding, while also encouraging students to make predictions, observations, analyze data, and form conclusions. Check out the preview to see more!

⭐ Skills Students Will Practice:

⚗️ Test their Pre-existing Knowledge of Mutations

⚗️ Identify the difference between Point, Insertion, & Deletion Mutations

⚗️ Read about Genetic Mutations and how they can be Good & Bad

⚗️ Describe how Changes in DNA sequence influence Protein Formation

⭐ This Activity is Perfect for:

⚗️ Middle school and high school science lessons

⚗️ NGSS-aligned science instruction

⚗️ Virtual labs for blended, digital, or distance learning

⚗️ Sub plans, enrichment, or independent practice

NOTE: This activity links to a video clip and an Interactive from the Genetic Science Learning Center Website. Check it out below!

Video: Types of Mutations

Interactive: Mutations & Variation

Purchase includes the 3-page Student Worksheet (PDF), 3-page Teacher Answer Key (PDF), and 3-page Digital Student Worksheet (Google Slides) that is hyperlinked in the Teacher Answer Key.

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