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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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Strawberry DNA extraction
In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.2
In this lesson for grade seven, students extract DNA from a strawberry and discuss careers related to genetics.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)
By Michelle Arias.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.
Interdisciplinary integrated unit on DNA and genetics Part A: Science
The first part of an interdisciplinary week-long unit on DNA and genetics, focusing on science. Parts B and C of the unit focus on math and language arts.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Information Skills and Science)
By Jane Lentz, Jimmy White, Tori Goldrick, and Marlene Smith.

Resources on the web

Nectarines
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll learn how nectarines came to be. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 7 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
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)
Provided by: 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)
Provided by: Kenan Fellows for Curriculum and Leadership Development
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)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
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)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
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... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic