DNA and Genetics Unit Part 5: Genetics

Comprehensive Genetics Unit Overview

This Genetics Unit includes 12 engaging lessons (50 minutes each) and a 20-page printable work bundle designed to deliver an interactive and hands-on learning experience. The materials include critical notes, Punnett square practice, games, quizzes, and exciting activities that follow a detailed and interactive slideshow. A 20-question quiz game concludes the unit, making review and assessment both fun and effective. All resources are editable, making them easy to customize, and compatible with Google Classroom for seamless digital learning.

Key Features

• Interactive Work Bundle: Students complete step-by-step guided notes, solve Punnett squares, interpret graphs, and answer built-in quizzes.

• Hands-On Activities: Includes PTC paper tasting, designing traits via coin flips, and exploring Mendel's pea plant experiments.

• Engaging Assessments: Built-in quizzes, crossword puzzles, and a final quiz game provide opportunities for review and self-assessment.

• Teacher-Friendly Resources: Answer keys, video links, and editable slides allow for flexible lesson planning.

Areas of Focus

• Genetics Basics:

• Introduction to Genetics and Common Phenotypes

• Case Study: Gregor Mendel and Selective Breeding

• Genetic Variation, Dominant/Recessive Traits, and Polygenic Traits

• Mendelian Genetics:

• Law of Segregation, Phenotypes/Genotypes, and Mendel’s F1/F2 Generations

• Punnett Squares (Monohybrid, Dihybrid, and Triple Crosses)

• Vocabulary Review: Homozygous, Heterozygous, Autosomal Traits, and Sex-Linked Traits

• Advanced Topics:

• Asexual Reproduction, Fertilization, and Gene Expression

• Genetic Inheritance Patterns: Codominance, Incomplete Dominance, and Complete Dominance

• Pedigree Charts and Inbreeding Risks

• Evolutionary Concepts:

• Descent with Modification, Survival of the Fittest, and the Five Fingers of Evolution

Why Teachers Love This Unit

• Easy-to-Follow Structure: Lessons flow chronologically with interactive slideshows guiding students step-by-step through each concept.

• Comprehensive Content: Covers everything from basic genetics to complex inheritance patterns.

• Engaging and Fun: Hands-on labs, games, and puzzles ensure students stay involved while learning critical concepts.

• Flexible and Customizable: Editable resources allow teachers to adapt lessons to meet specific classroom needs.