Genetics Lesson Plans
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Incomplete Dominant and Codominant Traits Lesson Plan (PDF)
Lesson Plan (DOCX) with Membership
Worksheet
Students will learn the difference between incomplete dominance and codominant traits by completing Punnett squares.NGSS Standard
Published by NGSS Life Science High School
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Gene Expression - Ghost in Your Genes Lesson Plan
Video
Experiment
Students model how scientists use DNA microarrays to determine levels of gene expression in breast cancer patients, and then choose treatments based on what they learn.NGSS Standard
Gene Regulation
Published by Margy Kuntz and NOVA / PBS High School
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Understanding Cancer Multimedia
Teacher Notes
Multimedia
This is a great information webpage about what is cancer, the kinds of cancer, screening methods, causes, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and so much more. The teacher notes is about myths and misconceptions around commonly asked questions about cancer.NGSS Standard
Gene Regulation
Published by National Cancer Institute High School
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From Gene to Protein - Transcription and Translation Student Handout
Teacher Notes
Activity
Students learn how a gene provides the instructions for making a protein, and how the gene for sickle cell hemoglobin results in sickle cell anemia. Simple paper models are used to help students learn the basic molecular biology of transcription and translation.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1.A: Structure and Function
Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty High School
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Onion Root Microscope Lab Lesson Plan (PDF)
Lesson Plan (DOCX) with Membership
Experiment
Students draw plant cells in their different phases of the cell cycle including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. Microscope skills include focusing and field of view.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
Published by NGSS Life Science High School
More Genetics lesson plans are in the works.