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

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
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