Human Traits
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In this activity, learners investigate variations in human traits. This allows learners' natural curiosity about their identity to draw them into the study of heredity. Learners can investigate traits such as earlobe attachment, tongue rolling, hair and eye color, and hair texture. Through these traits, learners get an introduction to different inheritance patterns such as simple and incomplete dominance. Activity is usually done over multiple days to give learners time to survey people about their traits.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 2 to 4 hours
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Human Traits Survey handout
- Rulers
- Meter sticks or measuring tape
- 6-8 large sheets of butcher paper or flip chart paper, preferably with gridlines for graphing
- Colored removable labeling dots
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Heredity and Genetics
- Patterns of Heredity
- Human Genetics
- Heredity and Genetics
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
Includes assesments for student learning
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Salter, Irene
Rights:
- Creative Commons, Irene Salter,
Funding Source:
- Rose Foundation
