How Mendel's Pea Plants Helped Us Understand Genetics

This resource is a brief TED Ed video that covers Mendel's contributions to the field of genetics. It clearly and concisely explains genotype, phenotype, dominance, and Punnett squares in a kid-friendly way.
Resource ID#: 50258 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-mendel-s-pea-plants-helped-us-understand-genetics-hortensia-jimenez-diaz

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 5 Minute(s)
Keywords: Mendel, Genetics, Heredity, dominant, genotype, phenotype, Punnett square, recessive, allele, homozygous, and heterozygous
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

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