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Connecting the dots: Genographic's markers in context

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A lesson plan for grades 9–12 Science and Social Studies

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In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine other “markers” of human migration, uncovered by such fields as archaeology, paleontology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and history. This is the third in a series of lessons from the Genographic Project. Activities in this lesson engage students in simulation activities, online learning, and development of higher order thinking skills.

Students will:

  • participate in a hands-on study of genetic markers;
  • consider what contextual factors help paint a clearer picture of human migration; and
  • research the migrations of people as far back as 60,000 BC.

Xpeditions provides detailed directions for completing the lesson, suggestions for assessment and extension activities, discussion questions, and links to necessary web resources and related lessons.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 9–12 — AP Biology

  • Goal 4: The learner will develop an understanding of the basis of heredity and the role of molecular genetics.
    • Objective 4.01: Analyze meiosis and gametogenesis.
      • Analyze heredity.
      • Compare and contrast gametogenesis in plants and animals.
      • Recommended laboratory - Mitosis and Meiosis
    • Objective 4.03: Interpret and use the principal patterns of inheritance.
    • Objective 4.09: Examine past and present research on heredity and molecular genetics.
      • Explore the work of Mendel.
      • Explore the work of Watson and Crick.
  • Goal 5: The learner will develop an understanding of biological evolution.
    • Objective 5.04: Analyze the mechanisms of evolution, their role, results and implications.
      • Identification of patterns and the responsible mechanisms.
      • Analyze heredity and its link to natural selection.
      • Examine speciation.
      • Examine macroevolution.
      • Recommended laboratory - Population Genetics and Evolution
  • Goal 6: The learner will develop an understanding of the unity and diversity of life.
    • Objective 6.01: Analyze evolutionary patterns.
      • Examine DNA analysis.
      • Examine biochemical analysis.
      • Examine morphological research.

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 9

  • Goal 1: Historical Tools and Practices - The learner will identify, evaluate, and use the methods and tools valued by historians, compare the views of historians, and trace the themes of history.
    • Objective 1.03: Relate archaeology, geography, anthropology, political science, sociology, and economics to the study of history.
    • Objective 1.06: Examine the indicators of civilization, including writing, labor specialization, cities, technology, trade, and political and cultural institutions.