Fast Plants: Dihybrid Genetics and Probability
by Ernesto Tostado
The lesson targets high school students. It aims to impart a solid understanding of genetics and probability through hands-on activities featuring Wisconsin Fast Plants. Covering an introduction to Dihybird crosses, Mendelian principles, Punnett Squares, and a hands-on Fast Plant activity. The driving question explores applying genetics and probability to predict dihybrid offspring traits using Punnett squares.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p6RBp-SwVMHEkK_1NY7XJmXCiZ5jTnGa/edit?u…Related Content
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