Mendelian Genetics (MS-HS)
This lesson explores how genes are passed through families. Students will see why traits sometimes seem to appear in a child when neither parent exhibits the trait. We will also see how statistics and probability
relate to these genes and traits. Genetics is of growing importance in modern agriculture, so we will also see some modern agricultural applications of genetics.
objectives
• Students will be able to apply Mendelian Genetics, sex-linked traits, and codominant traits to various situations.
• Students will know how traits are passed through generations
• Students will relate genetics to chromosomes
• Students will be able to predict the probability of various outcomes in reproduction.
Topic(s)
Genetics
type
Middle and high school lesson
7-12
Grade(s):
time needed
6 hours
author
Jason Waskiewicz
national next gen standards
north dakota standards
7.4.3 Identify the characteristics of reproduction (e.g., sexual, asexual)
9-10.4.4 Relate DNA, genes, and chromosomes
9-10.4.6 Compare and contrast the results of mitosis and meiosis
9-10.4.7 Apply the basic concepts of genetics to predict inherited traits
11-12.4.2 Explain how types of DNA technology may impact society now and in the future
11-12.2.4 Formulate and revise explanations based upon scientific knowledge and experimental data
8.2.2 Use evidence to generate descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models