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Mendel was the first to look at individual traits within a species. Step in his shoes as an interactive lesson takes users through his journey. An animation describes the design of his experiments and how he isolated individual traits to make some groundbreaking conclusions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a class experiment that parallels Gregor Mendel's research
- Incorporate during a unit on genetic inheritance
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have general knowledge of Gregor Mendel's work prior to the lesson
Pros
- Includes personal information about the scientist that makes him more relatable
- Provides practice problems to check for understanding
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