Big Idea 3 - LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
Genetics
Reading Assignments
Key Concept for this Unit (Google Doc)
STEMscopes Reading - Genetics (pdf)
STEMscopedia Reading - Genetics (pdf)
Ch. 9 Objective Handout (pdf)
Ch. 9 Class Notes (pdf)
Mendelian Genetics Class Notes (pdf)
Genetics Biology Guide - IB Biology
Genetic Diseases A comprehensive site with detailed information on practically every genetic related disease possible.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 9 Textbook Powerpoint (pptx)
Genetics Review and Gregor Mendel (pptx)
Activities
Drag and Drop Pedigrees
DNA - The Double Helix (Noble Prize.org)
Probability Activity (pdf)
Colorblind Test (sex-linked traits) Are you partially colorblind? Try the Pseudolsochromatic Plate Ishihara Compatible (PIP) Color Vision Test (24 Plate edition)
Online Color Challenge - How well do you see color?
Who’s Your Daddy? A fun way to learn about genetics!
Corn Ear Genetics Activity (pdf)
Smiley Genetics - (pdf)
Laboratory Investigations
Dragon Genetics Lab - student handout (pdf)
Wisconsin Fast Plants (WFP) 72 Hour Monohybrid Genetics Investigation - student handout (pdf)
Data Analysis
Gene Expression in Stem Cells (pdf)
Genetic Practice Problems
Oompa Loompa Genetics (pdf)
Bikini Bottoms Genetics - Handout 1 (pdf)
Bikini Bottoms Genetics - Handout 2 (pdf)
Bikini Bottoms Genetics (Incomplete Dominance) - Handout 3 (pdf)
Bikini Bottoms Genetics (Dihybrid) - Handout 4 (pdf)
Assorted Mendelian Genetics Problems - Handout 5 (pdf)
Consolidated Genetic Problems - Handout 6 (pdf)
Punnett Practice Problems (online) Practice genetics problems using- monohybrid crosses, dihybrid crosses, incomplete dominance.
Punnett Square Practice Problems 2 (online) Working out Punnett square examples
Genetic Practice Problems 3 (online) Clermont College Biology.
Interesting Links
Learn.Genetics Virtual Lab Collection (The University of Utah)
DNA Extraction (University of Utah)
Genetic Science Learning Center The Genetics Learning Center at the University of Utah.
The Biology Project A nice overview of genetics from The Biology Project at The University of Arizona.
The New Genetics An excellent and informative source of genetics information & tutorials from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.
DNA Interactive - Discovering and Exploring DNA and Beyond form Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Understanding Genetics From the ‘TheTech Museum of Innovation’, a great site that documents some of the latest developments in genetics ethical issues and genetic related concerns.
Fruit Fly Genetics - This directory points to internet resources for research on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster
Learn Genetics from the Genetics Science Learning Center (University of Utah) This is the one of the best websites available.
Mendel's Genetics - Basic Principles of Mendelian Genetics.
Random.org Excellent resource ti help understand probability.
Corn Genetics & Chi Square Analysis
Drag and Drop Pedigrees - four examples: tongue rolling, eye color, diabetes & hypertension
Genetic & Rare Conditions - comprehensive listing
Myths of Human Genetics - consider this information when writing the human traits laboratory investigation
NOVA Cracking the Code - PBS Online Videos This video provides an excellent overview of the Human Genome Project.
Discovering the Genome (form the UPenn)
Key Concept for this Unit (Google Doc)
STEMscopes Reading - Genetics (pdf)
STEMscopedia Reading - Genetics (pdf)
Ch. 9 Objective Handout (pdf)
Ch. 9 Class Notes (pdf)
Mendelian Genetics Class Notes (pdf)
Genetics Biology Guide - IB Biology
Genetic Diseases A comprehensive site with detailed information on practically every genetic related disease possible.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 9 Textbook Powerpoint (pptx)
Genetics Review and Gregor Mendel (pptx)
Activities
Drag and Drop Pedigrees
DNA - The Double Helix (Noble Prize.org)
Probability Activity (pdf)
Colorblind Test (sex-linked traits) Are you partially colorblind? Try the Pseudolsochromatic Plate Ishihara Compatible (PIP) Color Vision Test (24 Plate edition)
Online Color Challenge - How well do you see color?
Who’s Your Daddy? A fun way to learn about genetics!
Corn Ear Genetics Activity (pdf)
Smiley Genetics - (pdf)
Laboratory Investigations
Dragon Genetics Lab - student handout (pdf)
Wisconsin Fast Plants (WFP) 72 Hour Monohybrid Genetics Investigation - student handout (pdf)
Data Analysis
Gene Expression in Stem Cells (pdf)
Genetic Practice Problems
Oompa Loompa Genetics (pdf)
Bikini Bottoms Genetics - Handout 1 (pdf)
Bikini Bottoms Genetics - Handout 2 (pdf)
Bikini Bottoms Genetics (Incomplete Dominance) - Handout 3 (pdf)
Bikini Bottoms Genetics (Dihybrid) - Handout 4 (pdf)
Assorted Mendelian Genetics Problems - Handout 5 (pdf)
Consolidated Genetic Problems - Handout 6 (pdf)
Punnett Practice Problems (online) Practice genetics problems using- monohybrid crosses, dihybrid crosses, incomplete dominance.
Punnett Square Practice Problems 2 (online) Working out Punnett square examples
Genetic Practice Problems 3 (online) Clermont College Biology.
Interesting Links
Learn.Genetics Virtual Lab Collection (The University of Utah)
DNA Extraction (University of Utah)
Genetic Science Learning Center The Genetics Learning Center at the University of Utah.
The Biology Project A nice overview of genetics from The Biology Project at The University of Arizona.
The New Genetics An excellent and informative source of genetics information & tutorials from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.
DNA Interactive - Discovering and Exploring DNA and Beyond form Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Understanding Genetics From the ‘TheTech Museum of Innovation’, a great site that documents some of the latest developments in genetics ethical issues and genetic related concerns.
Fruit Fly Genetics - This directory points to internet resources for research on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster
Learn Genetics from the Genetics Science Learning Center (University of Utah) This is the one of the best websites available.
Mendel's Genetics - Basic Principles of Mendelian Genetics.
Random.org Excellent resource ti help understand probability.
Corn Genetics & Chi Square Analysis
Drag and Drop Pedigrees - four examples: tongue rolling, eye color, diabetes & hypertension
Genetic & Rare Conditions - comprehensive listing
Myths of Human Genetics - consider this information when writing the human traits laboratory investigation
NOVA Cracking the Code - PBS Online Videos This video provides an excellent overview of the Human Genome Project.
Discovering the Genome (form the UPenn)