Lesson 4: DNA and Genetics
Objectives: Students will be able to explain how living things pass down genetic information from one generation to another.
Important Words:
- Genetics - Heredity - Gene - Dominant - Recessive - Genotype - Phenotype
- Punnett Square - Pedigree - DNA - Homozygous -Heterozygous
EXPLORE the University of Utah's website that explores genetics:
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Watch the following videos on DNA:
Watch the following videos on genetics:
Watch the following video to review genes and DNA and pedigrees:
Complete the vocabulary review sheet by filling in the important words from above, a definition of the word, and a picture/image of the word.
Vocabulary
Graphic Organizer
Complete the graphic organizer explaning genetic vocabulary using what you learned from the Learn section.
Complete the online lab experiment about punnett squares:
If you need extra help, review this video on genetics:
Review your notes from the videos, vocabulary review sheet,graphic organizer and labs.
Logon to Edmodo and complete the quiz for 1)Mendel's Laws and Genetics and 2)Punnett Squares on CK-12 Science Practice:
Username: Firstname + Student id
(Ex: Kevin12345678)
Password: Falcon + Birthday
(Ex: Falcon05311985)
For extra review, login to Edmodo and explore the resources on the CK-12 Science Application.
