Genetics


  • Genetics Worksheet Recently Updated
    Punnett Square Worksheet – Pea Plant Genetics
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    Worksheet
    Students will learn about the genotypes, phenotypes, and probabilities by completing this Punnett square worksheet for the different characteristics of pea plants.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Genetics Worksheet
    Protein Synthesis Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    In this protein synthesis worksheet, students will practice the process of transcription and translation. Students will transcribe DNA into RNA using the base pairing rules. Then students will translate that RNA to build a polypeptide. Students will also answer review questions about transcription and translation. This protein synthesis worksheet is a great skill builder for understanding the vocabulary in both processes and DNA base pairing rules.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Genetics Worksheet Recently Updated
    Punnett Square Worksheet - Fruit Fly Genetics
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    Worksheet
    In this Punnet square worksheet, students will learn about the genotypes, phenotypes, and probabilities of genetics for different characteristics of fruit flies.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Genetics Worksheet Recently Updated
    Dihybrid Cross Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    In this dihybrid cross worksheet, students will practice performing two trait crosses. Students will cross different parental genotypes and determine the offspring phenotype, and probabilities of having each trait. The last question asks students to make the connection between multiple traits and Mendel’s law of independent assortment.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Genetics Project
    Human Body Systems Disorder Project
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    Project
    Students will do a BLAST and learn about how the mutated protein affects cells, organs, and organ systems and those systems overall impact on homeostasis. The example students will use is sickle cell disorder.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS1-2
    HS-LS1-3
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Genetics Worksheet
    Genetics with SpongeBob - Dihybrid Crosses
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    Worksheet
    Students complete dihybird crosses about SpongeBob. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by Andrea Stonebraker
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Blood Type Genetics Lab
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    Lab
    In this blood typing lab, students pretend to investigate blood samples (actually simple chemicals) and use their analysis of the experiment to solve a crime and determine if two babies were switched in the hospital.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Independent Assortment and Gene Linkage Lab - Dragon Genetics
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    Lab
    Students learn the principles of independent assortment and gene linkage in activities that analyze the inheritance of multiple genes on the same or different chromosomes in hypothetical dragons. The concepts of independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis and random fertilization are modeled with linked genes.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-4
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Recombinant Paper Plasmids
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    Lab
    Biomedical engineers use recombinant DNA technologies with the goal of curing genetic diseases & cancer, and to improve agricultural yields. Students will model several of the steps of restriction enzymes to build plamids.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by Ely Science Center
  • Genetics Worksheet
    Genetics with SpongeBob - Incomplete Dominance
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    Worksheet
    This worksheet provides several practice problems related to incomplete dominance with Poofkins (a special kind of flower) and Goobers (a special breed of jellyfish!) An answer key is provided. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Genetics Test / Quiz
    SpongeBob Genetics Quiz
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    Test
    This SpongeBob genetics quiz includes heterozygous, homozygous, dominant, recessive, phenotype, genotype, and Punnett squares. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Genetics Worksheet
    Punnett Square Genetics with SpongeBob #2
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    Worksheet
    A second helping of Bikini Bottom fun exploring the genetics of SpongeBob and his pals! An answer key is provided. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Genetics Worksheet
    Punnett Square Genetics with SpongeBob #1
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    Worksheet
    What happens when SpongeBob SquarePants marries SpongeSusie RoundPants? Explore the genetics of Sponge Bob and his pals with this fun worksheet! An answer key is provided! SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Genetics Worksheet
    How DNA Controls the Workings of the Cell
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    Worksheet
    Students are given two partial sequences of DNA bases for the gene insulin, 1 is from a human and 2 is from a cow. Students transcribe and translate the code and then analyze the sequence for mutations.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Genetics Worksheet
    DNA Fingerprinting Crime Scene
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    Worksheet
    Students will examine crime scene evidence to determine who is responsible for eating the Queen's special imported Lindbergher Cheese. Students will model the process of electrophoresis and DNA fingerprinting.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Genetics Worksheet
    Genetic Ethics Questions
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    Worksheet
    Students answer multiple choice questions on science ethics relating to genetics (cloning, gene therapy). The class then discusses the pros and cons of each of the questions.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Monstrous Mutations
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    Lab
    Each student will simulate an animal that can only digest peanuts as its food source. Unfortunately, random mutations have produced some unusual characteristics in recent offspring. Each group will find out what mutation they represent by selecting a letter from the paper bag the teacher has provided.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS3-2
    MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
     
    Published by Pamela S. Moy
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Transcription and Translation Lab - From Gene to Protein
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    Lab
    In this transcription and translation lab, students learn how a gene provides the instructions for making a protein, and how a mutation in the gene for sickle cell hemoglobin can result in sickle cell anemia. Students use paper models to transcribe and translate the DNA into a protein.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS3-1
    HS-LS3-2
    MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    DNA Extraction Lab
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    Lab
    In this DNA lab, students extract DNA from their cheek cells to learn about the structure of DNA and DNA replication. The lab has students think about why they were using each reagent and how that relates to the polarity of lipids. Students answer questions regarding DNA base pairing and it relates to the central dogma (DNA - Proteins - Traits).
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Genetics Lab - Introduction
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    Lab
    In this genetics lab, students are introduced to genetics vocabulary, including meiosis, fertilization, Punnett squares, and pedigree analysis. Students flip coins to mimic the probability of genetics and use the coin flip results to answer inheritance questions.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Genetics Project
    DNA to Me Lyrics Project
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    Project
    In this protein synthesis project, students will write a poem or music lyrics about DNA, protein synthesis, and phenotypes. This DNA project is a culmination of what students who have already learned about DNA structure, DNA base pairing, genes, transcription, translation, and phenotypes.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS1-6
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Genetics Worksheet Recently Updated
    Punnett Square Worksheet - Human Genetic Disorders
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    Worksheet
    In this Punnett square worksheet, students will learn about human genetic disorders for autosomal, sex-linked, pleiotropy, and incomplete dominant traits. Students will cross different parental genotypes and determine the offspring genotype, phenotype, and probabilities of having the genetic disorder and being a carrier of the genetic disorder.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Bacteria Transformation
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    Lab
    Students construct paper recombinant plasmids to simulate the methods genetic engineers use to create modified bacteria. They learn what role restriction enzymes, DNA ligase, and genes play in the modification of organisms. This activity will use the insulin gene and combine it with a bacteria's gene sequence (plasmid DNA) for the production of the protein insulin for medicine.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by Teach Engineering
  • Multimedia
    Cracking the Code of Life
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    Multimedia
    This NOVA video covers topics including the human genome, mutations, genetic variations, the supreme court decision to patent genes, finding cures to diseases, and genetic modification.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by WGBH Educational Foundation and Clear Blue Sky Productions
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Gene Expression - Ghost in Your Genes
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    Lab
    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
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by Margy Kuntz and NOVA / PBS
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Mendelian Genetics Lab - Dragon Genetics
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    Lab
    In this genetics lab, students use Popsicle sticks to represent a pair of homologous chromosomes with multiple genetic traits. Teams of students use their sets of Popsicle sticks to model fertilization and then identify the genetic makeup and phenotypic traits, resulting in a fictitious baby dragon.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Genetics Test / Quiz
    DNA Structure Quiz
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    Test
    With this DNA structure quiz, students’ knowledge of the structure of DNA is assessed. Topics include double helix, nucleotide monomers, DNA polymers, nucleic acids biomolecules, DNA replication, complementary strands and base pairing, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate backbone, and nitrogen bases, adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-6
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Genetics Lab Experiment
    Double Helix Modeling Lab
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    Lab
    In this DNA modeling lab, students build a paper model of the double helix. Students label the DNA molecule with the four DNA nucleotides and practice nitrogen base paring. At the end of class, students can attach all the models and twist and coil them to simulate super coiling.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
     
    Published by NGSS Life Science

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