Probabilities and Punnett Squares

Students simulate the process of meiosis for an alien society. The students choose physical characteristics for hair, nose and eyes corresponding to genes and then generate two alien babies. Then pictures of the parents and babies are drawn, with similarities and differences noted and explained.

Resource ID#: 35894 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Science

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: meiosis, Punnett squares, heredity, chromosomes, traits, genes, reproduction

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Student Center Activity

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

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