Students complete a probe on the passing of traits from parent to offspring.
Students observe and compare characteristics of families.
Students toss pennies to simulate probability in connection to sexual reproduction, analyze a historical fiction text, and attempt to develop a model for inheritance in sexual reproduction.
Students toss pennies to simulate probability in connection to sexual reproduction, analyze a historical fiction text, and attempt to develop a model for inheritance in sexual reproduction.
Students read an informational text and watch a video to compare and contrast sexual and asexual reproduction in a Venn diagram.
Students construct Punnett squares.
Students read an informational text and watch a video to compare and contrast sexual and asexual reproduction in a Venn diagram.
Students construct Punnett squares.
Students analyze the results of a dihybrid cross model as a data set.
Students simulate the predictions and limitations of Punnett square models using bingo chips.
Students analyze the results of a dihybrid cross model as a data set.
Students simulate the predictions and limitations of Punnett square models using bingo chips.
Students create a paper model to describe the process of sexual reproduction, use their models from Cycle 1 and 2 to compare asexual/sexual reproduction, revisit the probe and phenomenon, and complete a formative assessment for the cycle.
In this cycle, students observe the phenomenon of different traits within the same family, and use several simulations and model examples to figure out what causes the similarities and differences seen among members of the same family.
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