science · Grade 9 · Biology
Use a Simple Inheritance Model
Interpret a one-gene complete-dominance model without overgeneralizing.
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Learning goals
- Interpret a one-gene complete-dominance model without overgeneralizing.
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Complete practice
Practice previewUse a Simple Inheritance Model
Practice · Independent · 25 min
Interpret a one-gene complete-dominance model without overgeneralizing. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewUse a Simple Inheritance Model: Explore and Explain
Explore · Independent · 10 min
Interpret a one-gene complete-dominance model without overgeneralizing. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewUse a Simple Inheritance Model: Practice Independently
Practice · Independent · 10 min
Interpret a one-gene complete-dominance model without overgeneralizing. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewUse a Simple Inheritance Model: Apply and Create
Apply · Independent · 15 min
Interpret a one-gene complete-dominance model without overgeneralizing. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: How many boxes show Aa?
- Connect the response to: What probability has at least one A?
- Ask students to apply the idea: Does the model guarantee one aa child in every four?
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