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Modern Genetics InteractiveModern Genetics Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Accessibility
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Year
2015
Usage Permissions
Creative Commons
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Modern Genetics

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Genetic counselors advise their clients on the chance of passing specific diseases on to their children. Pupils learn about genotypes, phenotypes, and genetics in the lesson. Matching activities, multiple-choice questions, and a discussion question reinforces the concepts taught.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

genetics, genotypes, alleles, phenotypes, genetic traits

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite a genetic counselor to speak to the class about the profession

Classroom Considerations

  • Must have a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
  • Assumes prior knowledge of the definitions of dominant and recessive

Pros

  • Short video and online interactive require very little class time to complete, so it is a great supplement to your lesson
  • Offers hints for incorrect answers

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4

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