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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 2
Course Code: 200207001
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: L: Life Science
Pacing
Traditional
12 Days
Block
6 Days
TOPIC XV: Genetic Traits and Heredity
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. Mendelian Genetics
B. Genotype/Phenotype
1. Alleles
2. Heterozygous
3. Homozygous
C. Genetic Probabilities
1. Punnett Squares
2. Pedigrees
3. Genotypic ratio
4. Phenotypic ratio
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Fourth Nine Weeks
Date(s)
04-10-15 to 04-27-15
04-10-15 to 04-27-15
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS
 Distinguish phenotype and genotype
 Differentiate between homozygous and heterozygous
traits
 Determine genotypic and phenotypic probabilities
expressed as a percent using Punnett squares and
pedigrees
 Synthesize Punnett squares based on given genotypic
crosses
 Infer the parent genotypes from completed Punnett
squares and pedigrees or genotypic and phenotypic ratio
for offspring
Core Text Book: Pearson Interactive Science Florida Ch.
12.3 – 12.4 and Ch. 13.1 – 13.2
Vocabulary: dominant, genotype, phenotype, recessive,
homozygous, heterozygous, Punnett Square, pedigree,
trait, allele, hybrid, pure-bred, P generation, F1
generation, inheritance, genetics, heredity, probability,
genotypic ratio, phenotypic ratio, offspring
Technology:
1. Pearson My Science Online – Untamed Science:
Where’d You Get Those Genes? The Case of the Xlinked Gene
2. BBC: Inheritance
3. BrainPOP: Heredity
4. Study Jams: Heredity
5. Other: What is Heredity? What is a Trait? Furry Family
(Punnett Square Practice), Punnet Squares, Dog
Breeding, Dragon Phenotype/Genotype Activity, Baby
Boom- Aliens, Genetic Phenotypes and Superheroes,
Harry Potter Genetics, An Inventory of My Traits,
Generations of Traits, Penny Genetics, Different
Genetics Activities
6. Virtual Lab: How are traits passed from parents to
offspring?
7. The Gene Scene
8. Genetics for Kids: Why do you look like your parents?
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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 2
Course Code: 200207001
Chicken Genetics
SC.7.L.16.2
LAFS.68.RST.2.4
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Microevolution, Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits), Inheritance
Standard:
SC.7.L.16.2
Determine the probabilities for genotype and phenotype combinations using Punnett Squares and pedigrees. Assessed as SC.7.L.16.1
(Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills and Concepts)
Video
Mendel's Experiments
Principle of Dominance
Principle of Segregation
Principle of Independent Assortment
Mendel's Hypotheses Review
Punnett Square: Charting Dominant and Recessive Traits
Image
Mendelian inheritance; reciprocal cross for pea shape
Dominant phenotype; definition
Genotype compared to phenotype
Genotype of I-1 - question
Genotype frequencies - First generation
Genotype of individual II-5 - answer
Punnett square-colorblind male X, homozygous unaffected female
Testcross Punnett square
Interactive
Glossary
dominance
genotype
phenotype
recessive
trait
Science
Content
Collection
Mendel and Heredity
Genes
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Fourth Nine Weeks
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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 2
Course Code: 200207001
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