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Science — Grade 7

Goal 5, Objective 5.01

Goal 5

The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of heredity and genetics.

Objective 5.01

Explain the significance of genes to inherited characteristics:

  • Genes are the units of information.
  • Parents transmit genes to their offspring.
  • Some medical conditions and diseases are genetic.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Interdisciplinary integrated unit on DNA and genetics Part A: Science
Part of an interdisciplinary week-long unit on DNA and genetics with activities in science, math, and language arts. This lesson is Part A: Science. Students complete a teacher-made scavenger hunt as an introduction to DNA and genetics, then watch a short video and use their science books to learn more about the topic. Students work in pairs to investigate DNA, genetics, and cloning through internet research and compile their information in the form of their own internet scavenger hunt.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Information Skills, Computer Technology Skills, and Science)
By Jane Lentz, Jimmy White, Tori Goldrick, and Marlene Smith.

Lesson plans on the web

DNA and endangered species
Students learn some basics about DNA and genetics and how DNA can be used to study and help endangered animals. They will visit a Web site with information about specific research projects, and write paragraphs explaining how DNA and genetics research might be used to help an endangered or threatened species. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Gene puzzles
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students will examine a fictional pedigree and determine which gene is responsible for a given trait. This lesson will help students build an understanding of how offspring inherit genes from their parents. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
How scientists study aging
In this lesson, students will explore a website to learn how scientists are studying the relationship between aging and caloric restriction. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7–8 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
LIFE: From diversity to DNA
A collection of four units for seventh and eighth grade science covering human body systems, genetics, cells, and microbes and disease. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7–8 Science)
Provider: Kenan Fellows for Curriculum and Leadership Development
Nature and nurture
In this lesson from Science NetLinks, students begin to develop an understanding of the role played by nature (our genes) and nurture (the environment in which we live and the things that happen to us) in defining who we are and what it means to be human. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Nectarines
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll learn how nectarines came to be. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 7 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science