My Traits, Your Traits
Students develop an understanding of patterns and how genetic information is passed from generation to generation. They also develop the understanding of how genetic information and environmental factors are linked.
Introduction including genetic tree and brief video 10-12 minutes
Dividing into Groups 5 minutes
Whole Class dissection of data 10 minutes
Graph Creation 30 minutes
Genetic or Environmental activity 10-15 minutes
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PF8GKE9KB3xAWszahjZALcE1x9cUPX6b/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L3: Genetics & Heredity Technology 1. Empowered Learner Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Statistics and Probability (SP) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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