Introducing Genetics through Animals & Observation
by Felisa Alberts
This two day genetics mini unit will take students through observations of cats and their own physical characteristics. Students will graph data and potentially create a bar graph to reflect their observations.
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5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k_M7ueNHlInQw9ZZQGJqzFWJcuEK38zA/edit?u…
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