Variation and inheritance

Reebops

• Reebops: A model organism for teaching genetics concepts
• The Reebop Project (SSERC Primary Bulletin article)
• Making Reebops
• Reebops for Nat 4 & 5

Gene Jury resources

The following single and two-gene cross games could be used to support learners’ understanding of the use of Punnett squares to explain inheritance patterns.

• Single gene cross (links to external site)

Inheritance, DNA extraction, Wizards Genes and Genetic Quandary

• Pupil resources:
  • Inheritance – fact or fiction
  • DNA – KWL.  Supporting powerpoint
  • DNA extraction
  • Wizard Genes – Instructions
  • Genetic Quandary
  • The Blue People of Troublesome Creek
  • Karyotypes:
    • Normal male
    • Klinefelter
    • Trisomy 18
• Teacher Guide
  • Guided activities
  • Front cover
• Technician Guide
  • Activities
  • Front cover

Miscellaneous

• Similarities and Differences (a PowerPoint)
• The Blue People of Troublesome Creek