Tracing Traits with Pedigrees
Grade 7 · Science · 45 min· 8.ls.3: The Characteristics Of An Organism Are A Result Of Inherited Traits Received From Parent(s).
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Learning Objective
I can interpret a pedigree to determine how traits are passed down through generations.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
How to Read a Pedigree
Practice Questions
9 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In a pedigree, a shaded square represents a male with a specific trait. If a male is represented by a square that is not shaded, what does this indicate? In a pedigree, a circle represents a female. If a horizontal line connects a shaded square and a circle that is not shaded, what does this tell you about the relationship between those two individuals? In a pedigree, what does a vertical line extending downwards from the horizontal line connecting two parents represent?”
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