Name:_________________________________________Date:____________________Period:____________
Heredity Unit Tic-Tac-Toe Menu
LT10: I can apply knowledge gained from the heredity unit to complete a major project relating to
recombinant DNA, cloning, or stem cell research (C.1.n).
Directions: Choose activities in a tic-tac-toe design. When you have completed the activities in a row–
horizontally, vertically, or diagonally–you are finished.
1. Knowledge
2. Comprehension
3. Application
Using photos from magazines or
Recombinant DNA (rDNA)
Cloning has been a genetic reality
photo Clipart, create a collage of
molecules are DNA sequences that since 1952 and various organisms
pictures that show various
result from the use of laboratory
have been cloned since then.
dominant and recessive traits in a
methods to bring together genetic
Research this topic and apply your
species. Identify the dominant and material from multiple sources,
knowledge to create a PowerPoint
recessive traits in each picture.
creating sequences that would not
presentation that describes how
otherwise be found in biological
organisms are cloned, the ethical
organisms. Research recombinant
issues behind cloning, and whether
DNA and create a brochure that
you support cloning.
explains its history, how it is made,
and its uses.
4. Analysis
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation
Farmers and scientists have been
Dog breeders engage in selective
Stem cells are undifferentiated or
working together to develop
breeding in order to improve
‘blank’ cells found in the human
genetically modified (GM) foods.
certain dog breeds. Choose two
body that have the potential to
Create a news report that explains
species to combine through
develop into many different cell
how this is done and shares your
breeding and illustrate your cross
types that carry out different
view on the creation and use of
by creating a “what if” poster. You functions. Using your research on
these “GM” foods. Compare the
should show what traits you are
this subject, assess whether or not
pros and cons of “GM” foods to
looking for in this cross, how you
you support stem cell research.
that of traditional foods.
think they would combine, and
Explain your decision by
explain the practice of selective
developing a PowerPoint
breeding, why it is used by
presentation on this controversial
breeders, and why you picked this
topic. Be sure to include the
particular cross.
process, ethical issues, and support
for your choice.
7. Comprehension
8. Evaluation
9. Analysis
Use your knowledge of mutations
Farmers and scientists have been
Research dominant and recessive
(deletion, insertion, substitution,
working together to develop
traits that humans can display and
etc.) to create a skit, play, or song
genetically modified (GM) foods.
choose at least 10 traits that interest
about the different types of DNA
Use your own research to decide
you. Choose two people
mutations that occur and how they whether or not you support “GM”
(actors/actresses, friends (with
impact genes and chromosomes.
foods. Create a presentation to
permission), etc.) to “cross” and
explain your stance on “GM”
predict what traits their offspring
foods, and be sure to support your
would exhibit. Create a poster
decision with valid facts and
presentation of your cross to
information from your research.
present to the class.
I choose activities # _________, # ________, and # ________
Do you have ideas for alternate activities you’d like to do instead? Talk them over with your teacher.
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Project Points: __________________________________
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