Mendelian Genetics
Resource Reference Page
Recall Reference
Points
(relevant
elementary &
middle grade
benchmarks)
Textbook
 SC.7.L.16.2 Determine the probabilities for genotype and phenotype
combinations using Punnett Squares and pedigrees.
 SC.7.L.16.4 Recognize and explore the impact of biotechnology (cloning,
genetic engineering, artificial selection) on the individual, society and the
environment.
 SC.7.L.15.2 Explore the scientific theory of evolution by recognizing and
explaining ways in which genetic variation and environmental factors
contribute to evolution by natural selection and diversity of organisms.
Direct
Pearson Biology
 Chapter 11 Introduction to Genetics (p. 306-335)
 Chapter 14 Human Heredity (p. 390-415)
Glencoe Biology
 Chapter 10.2-3 Sexual Reproduction and Genetics (p. 266-293)
 Chapter 11 Complex Inheritance and Human Heredity (p. 294-323)
 Chapter 12.3-4 Gene Regulation and Mutation
Ancillary
Pearson Biology
 Chapter 10 Cell Growth & Division, Chapter 12 DNA, Chapter 13 RNA &
Protein Synthesis
Glencoe Biology
 Chapter 9 Cell Reproduction, Chapter 12 Molecular Genetics, and Chapter
13 Genetics and Biotechnology
FCIM Lessons
 L.16.1 Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Square (L16.1 TGuide-
BIOR_SIT_FCIML161Guide_V01.doc, L16.1 PPTBIOR_SIE_FCIM_L161PPT_V01.pptx, L16.1 Punnett Square HandoutBIOR_HOE_FCIML161_V01.doc, and L16.1 QuizBIOR_ATT_FCIML161Quiz_V01.doc)
 L.16.2 Observed inheritance patterns
 L.15.15 Mutation and genetic recombination
 L.14.6: Explain the significance of genetic factors, environmental factors,
and pathogenic agents to health from the perspectives of both individual
and public health.
Hands-On Activities Icebreakers/Introductions:
 Chapter 11 Mystery: Green Parakeets (BIOR_HOE_PCh11Mys_V01.rtf)
 Chapter 14 Mystery: The Crooked Cell (BIOR_HOE_PCh14Mys_V01.rtf)
Hands-On Activities (may be used as labs):
 Pearson 11.1 Quick Lab : Classroom Variation
 MiniLab 10-1 (Glencoe): Predict Probability in Genetics
(BIOH_AYS_ML101_V01.pdf)
 MiniLab 10-2 (Glencoe): Map Chromosomes (BIOH_AYS_ML102_V01.pdf)
Labs
Enrichment
Lab Manuals:
 Chapter 14 Lab(Pearson):Using DNA to Identify Human Remains
(BIOR_LBS_PCh14Lab_V01.rtf)
 BioLab 10 (Glencoe): How can the phenotype of offspring help determine
parental genotype? (BIOH_LBS_BL10_V01.pdf)
 Lab 12 (Glencoe Biology Manual, p.45-48): Green or Yellow
 Lab 13 (Glencoe Biology Manual, p. 49-52): What are the chances?
 Project 4 (Glencoe Open Inquiry Manual (p. 13-16): Genetics the Secret of
Life
 Pre-AP Lab 9 (Glencoe Pre-AP Lab Manual, p. 28-30): How can genetically
engineered plants multiply?
 Pre-AP Lab 10 (Glencoe Pre-AP Lab Manual, p. 31-34): Making Test Crosses
Textbook:
 11.2 Quick Lab (Pearson): How are Dimples Inherited?
 14.1 Quick Lab (Pearson): How is Colorblindness Inherited?
 MiniLab 11.1 (Glencoe): Investigate Human Pedigree
 BioLab 11 (Glencoe): What’s in a Face?
Non-Textbook:
 Inherited Traits Activity
 Glencoe Virtual Lab: Punnett Squares
 Mendelian and Non-Mendelian Genetics Lab
(BIOH_LBT_InheritLab_V01.pdf)
Demos
Gizmos
 Pearson InterActive Art: Punnett Square
 Drag-and-Drop Genetics Interactive Punnett Squares:
http://www.zerobio.com/drag_gr11/mono.htm
 Pearson InterActive Art: Exceptions to Mendel’s Principles
 Pearson InterActive Art: Pedigrees
 Pearson Art In Motion: Nondisjunction Disorders
 Chapter 10.2 (Glencoe, p. 279): Cross Pollination
 Chapter 11.1 (Glencoe, p. 283): Human Genetic Traits
 Chapter 11.2 (Glencoe, p. 307): Color-blind Test
 Chapter 12.3 (Glencoe, p. 312): Sock Nondisjunction
http://www.explorelearning.com
 Flower Pollination
 Chicken Genetics
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Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
Evolution: Mutations and Selection
Inheritance
Human Karyotype
Websites
 Genetics PowerPoints:
http://www.worldofteaching.com/geneticsppts.html
 Biologycorner.com http://biologycorner.com
 Short Biography of Gregor Mendel:
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/AB/BC/Gregor_Mendel.html
 Science NetLinks: A Mendel seminar:
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?BenchmarkID=12&DocID=4
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 Mendel Web: http://www.mendelweb.org/home.html
 Biozone Genetics: http://www.biozone.co.uk/biolinks/GENETICS.html
 University of Arizona The Biology Project: Mendelian Genetics Problem Sets
& Tutorials:
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/mendelian_genetics/mendelian_genetic
s.html
Videos
 Pearson: Untamed Science Video
 Glencoe: What’s Biology Got to Do with It?
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