LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

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

Objective 5.03

Identify examples and patterns of human genetic traits:

  • Dominant and recessive.
  • Incomplete dominance.

Resources aligned to this objective

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, Computer Technology Skills, and Science)
By Jane Lentz, Jimmy White, Tori Goldrick, and and Marlene Smith.

Lesson plans on the web

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
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