Genetics and Heredity
Grade 7th Grade · Science · 30 min· 7-ls-1-6
What's Included
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.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 11:48
Intro to Genetics: Why Your Cat Looks Like That: Crash Course Biology #31
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Genes are individualized sections of DNA on the chromosomes of cells and carry instructions for making molecules called proteins.
- 2
An organism’s genotype is their complete collection of alleles, while the phenotype describes the traits that we can observe.
- 3
A Punnett square can be used to map out the odds of allele combinations that offspring may inherit from their parents.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Define genetics and heredity. How are they related, according to the video?”
Complete Lesson Package
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