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"This resource had a fun lighthearted way for students to move on from monohybrid crosses to more complex forms of genetics. "
Emily H.
"This was a great review activity for genetics. I have used it for middle school and my HS biology students. It is a good break from pencil/paper work but also keeps students actively learning. "
Lindsey R.
Description
In this lab, students investigate how a combination of genes work together to create an organism. This activity helps to reinforce basic patterns of inheritance: dominant/recessive, incomplete dominance, codominance, and sex-linked traits.
Students will flip a coin to determine the genotypes of Mr. & Mrs. Monster, and describe the phenotypes associated. They will then act as a genetic counselor to advise the Monsters on the most likely phenotypes of their potential offspring (Punnett square practice).
Students will flip a coin to determine the genotypes of Mr. & Mrs. Monster, and describe the phenotypes associated. They will then act as a genetic counselor to advise the Monsters on the most likely phenotypes of their potential offspring (Punnett square practice).
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50 minutes
What others say
"This resource had a fun lighthearted way for students to move on from monohybrid crosses to more complex forms of genetics. "
Emily H.
"This was a great review activity for genetics. I have used it for middle school and my HS biology students. It is a good break from pencil/paper work but also keeps students actively learning. "
Lindsey R.
Description
In this lab, students investigate how a combination of genes work together to create an organism. This activity helps to reinforce basic patterns of inheritance: dominant/recessive, incomplete dominance, codominance, and sex-linked traits.
Students will flip a coin to determine the genotypes of Mr. & Mrs. Monster, and describe the phenotypes associated. They will then act as a genetic counselor to advise the Monsters on the most likely phenotypes of their potential offspring (Punnett square practice).
Students will flip a coin to determine the genotypes of Mr. & Mrs. Monster, and describe the phenotypes associated. They will then act as a genetic counselor to advise the Monsters on the most likely phenotypes of their potential offspring (Punnett square practice).
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Fun activity
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I used this for my 10th grade Biology class. The steps are very well laid out. I had not taught Codominance or incomplete as well beforehand so I had to make some adjustments on the genomes. But other than that it well really well! We have block scheduling and I had the students also draw their monsters so it took the entire 90 minutes so keep that in mind when planning.
Fun way to practice punnet squares
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This resource had a fun lighthearted way for students to move on from monohybrid crosses to more complex forms of genetics.
Love this!
Met expectations
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I used this activity for my formal review and it was a hit with the pricipal.
I loved this resource and how it allowed my students to understand genetics a little deeper while having fun!
This was a great review activity for genetics. I have used it for middle school and my HS biology students. It is a good break from pencil/paper work but also keeps students actively learning.
The students loved this lab activity and I loved it. Easy set-up, no mess, everyone learns a lot!
Excellent resource that the students enjoyed using. I would highly recommend this for use with middle school students.
My students found this activity a good way to review the different types of inheritance.
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