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Exploratorium: Genetic Crosses
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Source: http://annex.exploratorium.edu/imaging_station/activities/classroom/genetic_crosses/ca_genetic_crosses.php (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
In this activity, students explore genetic inheritance patterns in the fruit fly using Punnett squares to predict the results of genetic crosses and determine the genotypes of the parent flies in a particular cross.
Preparation
- Review detailed Lesson Plans and Resources .
- Download the images of fruit flies. There is a separate folder for each fly cross in this activity. Each folder contains the following:
- images to be projected
- sheets of small images (the progeny for each cross) to be printed on a color printer and cut into individual images
- a Punnett square form
- information regarding the quantities you will need
- Duplicate the student pages by selecting the Link to Student Pages.
How-To
Follow the link in the Preparation section (above) labeled Lesson Plans and Resources. In the Procedure section on that page, you will find detailed information on how to present this activity in your class.
Teacher Tips
- You may want to make a copy of the "What's Going On?" section for students.
More Ways
- Check Going Further at the bottom of the procedures in case you want to challenge your advances students.
Program Areas
- ASE: High School Diploma
Documents
- Genetic Crosses.png - Screenshot of Genetic Crosses Lesson Plan
Subjects
- Science
- Biology
- Health and Life Science
Standards
- Reading
- CCR Anchor 1 - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
- CCR Anchor 7 - Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
- CCR Anchor 10 - Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
- Writing
- CCR Anchor 1 - Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
- Speaking and Listening
- CCR Anchor 1 - Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Tags
Exploratorium, genetic, genetic crosses, genetics, genotype, heterozygous, homozygous, inheritance, mutant, mutation, phenotype, Punnett, Punnett squares, squares, alleles