Activity | Punnett Square
Punnett was a mathematician who worked with probability. He came up with a way to predict the possible outcomes of crosses. His strategy, called the Punnett Square, is used in genetics to make these predictions.
Activity | Introduction to Genetics
Students explore concepts about how characteristics ar epassed from generation to generation.
Biology
Marking Period 3
ASS:LAB:MAIN
Activities
Homework 01 |Pedigree
Pedigrees:
A short Homework activity about pedigrees and heritable characteristics.
Homework
Homework 02 |Genes & Traits
Practice:
Some practice work with the vocabulary we'll be using in the Genetics units.
Activity | Pedigrees
A pedigree allows us to determine the genetic traits that are ina family, and can even help identify how these traits are passed to future generations.
Activity | Genes & Traits
We'll come up with our best model for the relationship between DNA, genes, Proteins and physical characteristics.
Study Guides present most of the information that will be on the quizzes and tests of the marking period. This is not an absolutely complete guide: there may be additional topics on assessments. You should use all of your
notes and this website for a complete list of information that may be on any quiz or test.
Study Guides
Activity | Inheritance
We can trace inheritance by examining the traits of each parent. When we combine what we know along with the Punnett Square, we can determine the traits of the offspring.
Projects
Probability and the Punnett Square. We'll start by flipping a coin, and then compare our results with the prediction of a Punnett Square.
Extra Credit
Extra Credit Project
Punnett Square
Flip a coin anddetermine how many of each combination you get. This does require you print out this paper and write a complete answer to recieve any credit
Simple Punnett Square activities to practice a cross of one trait. Students need to know the vocabulary to succcessfully complete this activity.
Slightly more complex Punnett Square activities to practice a cross of two traits. Students need to know the vocabulary to succcessfully complete this activity.
Slightly more complex Punnett Square activities to practice a cross of two traits. Students need to know the vocabulary to succcessfully complete this activity.
Genes located on Chromosome 23 (the sex chromosomes) act differently than genes on other chromosomes. We'll explore these by examining the Romanov's (the Russian Royal Family).
This project ties together some advanced concepts (like Sex-linked characteristics) along with pedigrees. Students are encouraged to make a pedigree of their own family at the end of this activity.
Web Based
Investigate how Natural Selection works with a real-life example of Walking Sticks across 5 generations.
Investigate how Natural Selection works with a real-life example of the English Peppered Moth.