Section outline

  • Kia ora Scientists

    We are delving further into the world of Genetics. By the end of these 2 weeks you will be able to make genotype and phenotype predictions (in terms of ratios) via a monohybrid cross.

    Success Criteria:

    I can identify genetic variations vs environmental variation
    I can identify continuous vs discontinuous variation
    Describe why genetic variation is essential, and give examples of what can happen when there is limited genetic variation
    Explain the difference between DNA, genes, chromosomes, and traits
    Explain how chromosomes determine sex
    Expand my genetic vocabulary

    Make genetic predictions and describe the ratios accurately using Punnett Squares

    Activities:

    1. Investigate the genetic variation amongst my classmates
    2. DNA fingerprinting- figure out the mysteries
    3. Ameoba sister- Introduction to heredity video and worksheet
    4. Brainpop "DNA" and "Genetics"
    5. Ameoba sisters-  “Monohybrid and the Punnett Square Guinea Pigs”
    6. Brainpop- "Heredity"

    Further Learning:
    See Google Classrooms, EP, Brainpop, and SCIPAD for resources