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Biology

Goal 3, Objective 3.03

Goal 3

The learner will develop an understanding of the continuity of life and the changes of organisms over time.

Objective 3.03

Interpret and predict patterns of inheritance.

  • Dominant, recessive and intermediate traits.
  • Multiple alleles.
  • Polygenic inheritance.
  • Sex-linked traits.
  • Independent assortment.
  • Test cross.
  • Pedigrees.
  • Punnett squares.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Polygenic traits with pennies
Uses the results of flipping pennies to represent the functioning of polygenic traits.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Buie Sadie, James Caldwell, Jeanette Fredericks, Janice Shue, Katie Wadsworth, and Tracy Watson.

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Ethics and reproductive issues: The dilemma of choice
This Science NetLinks lesson introduces students to the ethical implications of using our growing knowledge about the human genome to improve our personal and public health. Students will be asked to consider numerous ethical issues related to genetic testing and will find that there are no easy answers. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science