Genetics the Easy Way
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National Health Museum
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In this activity, learners make critters out of recyclables and apply the rules of mathematics to solve genetics problems. First, learners make male and female heterozygous parent Recycle Critters with 5-8 sets of chromosomes. Then, learners build the phenotype of their Recycle Critter baby. Next, learners practice and master the six basic monohybrid problems as well as dihybrid problems. This lesson guide includes instructions on how to use the Punnett Square and forked-line methods for solving the problems. It also includes tips for making the Recycle Critters.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 14 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Recyclables: aluminum cans, tin cans, newspaper, plastic bottles, glass bottles/jars
- String, tape, or glue
- Blue and pink construction paper
- Scissors
- Pen
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Heredity and Genetics
- Patterns of Heredity
- DNA Structure and Function
- Human Body
- Reproduction
- Heredity and Genetics
- Mathematics
- Algebra
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Probability
- Number and Operations
- Problem Solving
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- McKinney, Rosie
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Access Excellence @ the National Health Museum, ©2009
