Genetics activities

Teaching the principles of genetics to middle school students is possibly one of the most difficult concepts to cover. The subject is layered with complex

When the holidays come around, I always try to have engaging lessons for my students. I created this activity with inspiration from another activity titled…

Inheritance can be a fun subject to teach and learn, but don't use a family tree. Human traits don't follow simple inheritance patterns and family trees can get sticky. Try these simple genetics practice problems with a hands-on approach.

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This is part 1 of a 7 part hands-on unit study on anatomy of the human body. Create edible models of human cells and DNA, look at cheek cells under a microscope, and more! These lessons are geared toward 4th-5th grade level children and their siblings. They were created by another creative mom for our weekly homeschool co-op. We meet each week for 2 1/2 hours and have 33 children between the ages of 1-13. Use these fun lessons with your classroom, family, after school program, or co-op!

Learn how to use the Punnett Square to predict the gene combinations of dominant and recessive traits in this fun and easy genetics science project!

Last week at my homeschool co-op class, I taught our Magic School Bus Science class and did a lesson all about DNA and Genetics. It was a really fun lesson to prepare and to teach and I wanted to share some of the DNA teaching resources I used to help you teach on this subject. …

The DNALC program of genetics laboratory field trips includes a variety of hands-on experiments to introduce elementary and middle school students to the wonderful world of molecular biology.

DNA Gene Bracelet for Kids, an easy STEAM Activity using beads to create pattern bracelets. DNA is also a pattern.

Learn how to teach genetics to middle schoolers using these interactive genetics activities. In addition to mastering middle school life science vocabulary, your students will complete punnet square exercises and have fun while doing them! You'll definitely want to incorporate these creative and engaging middle school life science activities into your 7th grade science classroom. Read the blog to learn more about easy-to-implement, interactive genetics activities.

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Teaching genetics? With this fun activity, students learn about phenotypes and genotypes as they explore how traits are passed on. Available as a short, family-friendly activity or as a complete educator Lesson Plan -- free. #STEM #STEMeducation #genetics #teachfromhome #remotelearning #homeschool #scienceteacher #lessonplan #STEMactivity

Are you stressed, overwhelmed, and plain tired of planning lessons for your students to learn the DNA and RNA relationship?...

Learn about the double helix structure of DNA with this printable DNA coloring worksheet! Plus, DNA activities to extend the learning!

These genetic activites for elementary and middle school students are full of fun lessons and games about DNA, RNA, Punnet Squares, and Probabilty.

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Genetics in the elementary classroom! Really! This is a brand new topic for me. It all started with a blog post by my friend Amber at SSSTeaching. Her post caught my eye and as I was looking over the colorful monsters her students created I started thinking about doing this with my students. Hmmmm, could I pull this off with third graders? Now why on earth would I choose that age? Well, keep reading and I will explain it!

Teach your students about traits being passed down from parents to their offspring (or basic genetics) with this fun, life science demonstration using jelly beans! Grab a freebie to get started and engage your students!

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