Genetic Lesson Plans

Comprehensive Lesson Plans for Teaching GeneticsAs a teacher, it can be challenging to create a cohesive curriculum that conveys the complexities of genetics. This resource offers 37 lesson plans that flow seamlessly from one to the next, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject matter. Introduction to GeneticsThe lesson plans begin with an introduction to genetics, starting with surveying/data collecting and analysis of students' own genetic situations. This is followed by vocabulary c

DescriptionDuring this unit students will learn about the structure of DNA. This unit includes a slideshow, guided practice, labs and an assessment. The activities include a variety of tasks from drawing, construction and assessing students' learning. A variety of hands-on activities are included. TEACHER PREP:Teachers will show a slideshow about DNA. Teachers will determine if the video viewing will be done as a whole class or individually. Teachers will need to provide students with electronic

Take your students on a journey about Gregor Mendel and his work in the field of genetics. Included, is a printable student sheet that has questions that correlates with the slideshow, a video, as well as an assessment with an answer key. This activity could be done as a whole class, groups, pairs or individually. Good way to provide students with additional information about the beginnings of genetics. Useful as a supplement or for students in need of enrichment activities. GREGOR MENDEL SLID

Description: Great way to start the day! Students will review and preview content essential to the understanding of science with Power Point Presentations, YouTube Videos & Student Graphic Organizers. These year long warm-ups cover the following topics: TOPIC # OF DAYS COVERED*Fundamentals 31 Lab Safety 15 Lab Safety Errors 15 Lab Equipment 15 Microscopes 35 Measu

DescriptionYour students will be completely immersed in solving Punnett squares and seeing the outcomes of genetic crossings. This unit will keep students actively engaged by participating in a variety of hands-on, creative projects. Your students will have the opportunity to practice a variety of Punnett Squares. The topics of codominance and incomplete dominance are included. Students will practice these types of Punnett squares, with a variety of unique and varied outcomes. This unit also inc

This bundle includes a presentation about Gregor Mendel and his work in genetics with pea plants. Included, is a printable student sheet that has questions that correlates with the presentation. Answers are included. GREGOR MENDEL SLIDESHOW, ACTIVITY and KAHOOTDescriptionStudents will view a slide show about the life and times of the father of genetics, Gregor Mendel Significant events and discoveries will be covered. Students will complete a question sheet that goes with the slide show. Afte

DESCRIPTION OF UNITDuring this unit, students will be introduced to the topic of genetics. Students will learn introductory vocabulary through such activities as word searches and crossword puzzle. Students will also have the opportunity to practice graphing, data collection and analysis, and surveying in preparation for conducting lab activities. WHOLE CLASS SURVEY, DATA COLLECTING, GRAPHING & ANALYSIS OF GENETIC TRAITDescriptionThis whole class activity offers a great way to practice data coll

WANTED!!! Students that want to use their crime solving skills by applying what they have learned about genetics!. This is a great cumulative activity that allows students to put their genetic skills to the test. Students will solve crimes by analyzing and collecting DNA samples. By correctly analyzing DNA samples, students will have solved the crime when they have matched the correct criminal to the crime. Students will also have the opportunity to create their own WANTED poster. Here student

FAMILY GENETICS UNITDescription During this unit, students will take a more in depth look at themselves and what makes them who they are. Students will be taken on a journey to get a better understanding of their family history through interviews of family members, self-reflection on why they have particular traits, similarities and differences they have with other family members, as well as construction of a generational family tree. These activities help set the stage for a more in depth  jour

Students will learn and practice the concept of codominance and incomplete dominance and the difference between the two. Through vocabulary review a video and a closed reading activity, students will be provided with the fundamentals of codominance and incomplete dominance.Students will apply their knowledge of how to solve a Punnett square to complete these tasks. Students will then progress to the application phase of the activity where they will create monsters that display features that are

Students will practice the technique of solving Punnett squares by using color. Instead of traits, students will use a variety of colors. Students will apply their knowledge of dominant and recessive traits to determine what color would result if they were crossed.Students will assess if the wrestling color is a hybrid or a purebred. TEACHER PREP:Provide students with the COLOR PUNNETT SQUARE activity sheet Have a variety of colored pencils, markers and or crayons available for students INCLUDED

CROSS POLLINATION UNITDescriptionDuring this unit students will understand genetic engineering and cross pollination and what impact it has on their lives. Students will practice and apply the scientific method when conducting an in depth lab in cross pollination. Students will also have the opportunity to practice probability and the role it plays in genetics. TEACHER PREP Device to show a slideshow Provide students with question/answer guide for the slideshow  Student access to Scientific Meth

Great way to introduce students to essential information about DNA. Students will learn about the basic structure and function of DNA through a slideshow presentation. This slideshow offers content with guided questions followed with a video for reinforcement and an assessment with answer key. Two different Brain Pop's about DNA is offered. A Student Quiz while the second is a more in-depth assessment. Use all three options, or choose the one(s) that fits your needs. TEACHER PREP:Show the sl

This BUNDLE includes a Slideshow that will take students through time seeing a variety of historical female scientists that have focused their life's work in genetics. Students will learn the contributions these 20 historical, female-scientists have made in the study of genetics. Videos and pictures are included the slideshow. Also, in this BUNDLE is a Graphic Organizer that students will use to answer specific questions about the 20 female scientists represented and their contributions to the

Students will learn about the structure and function of DNA through a slideshow presentation, Brain Pop presentation, and additional video. Assessment with answer key provided. TEACHER PREP:Show the slideshow to students. Print 10 question assessment. INCLUDED:DNA slideshow Brain Pop presentation Video Assessment with answer key

Students will learn about the structure and function of DNA , by viewing a  video and being tested on the information they have acquired. TEACHER PREP:Show students the video. This can be assigned as a whole class activity or individually. Students will need access to an electronic device in order to take the assessment that is provided. INCLUDED:Video Assessment

DescriptionStudents will be introduced to the topics of genetic engineering and cross pollination through a slideshow with an activity sheet. Students will begin to understand what role these 2 concepts play in our daily lives and critically think about the impact they have on society. Students will then engage in an experiment where they can practice cross pollination using a variety of seeds of your choosing. Through this experiment, students will practice: problem solving, experimental design

Note: this file contains 38 pages. Students will create a 3-D life size model of a person after solving, analyzing, and calculating Punnett squares. Students will apply their knowledge of solving Punnett squares, to determine what traits a fictional person may have when constructing their 3-D model. Students will apply their knowledge of dominant, recessive, hybrid and purebred traits when solving the squares. Fun outlet for students to combine calculations with creativity. This activity can be

This unit includes 3 lessons which introduces students to geneticists Gregor Mendel and Barbara McClintock. Students will view a slideshow about Gregor Mendel which includes a game of Kahoot to check for student comprehension. Next, students will learn more about the contributions of Barbara McClintock through a reading activity. Students will continue to learn about geneticists by choosing a scientist they wish to learn more about. A graphic organizer is included for students to use for their r

Students will write a poem about themselves based upon genetic traits or environmental factors. Students will have a variety of ways to write their poem, through, cinquain, haiku and rhyming. Students can apply what they have learned about genetic traits and learned traits. Students will be taken through the writing process involving a poem TEACHER PREPProvide students with a variety of art supplies including construction paper, markers and colored pencils. Provide students access to the science