Genetics and Heredity
aligned to 7-ls-1-6
Learning Objective
I can define genetics and heredity and explain how they are related by using the video to answer questions with at least 80% accuracy.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Intro to Genetics: Why Your Cat Looks Like That: Crash Course Biology #31
CrashCourse
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Genes are individualized sections of DNA on the chromosomes of cells and carry instructions for making molecules called proteins.
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An organism’s genotype is their complete collection of alleles, while the phenotype describes the traits that we can observe.
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A Punnett square can be used to map out the odds of allele combinations that offspring may inherit from their parents.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Define genetics and heredity. How are they related, according to the video?”
Teacher Guide
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