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Oklahoma State University: Ag in the Classroom: Hairy Heredity [Pdf] ActivityOklahoma State University: Ag in the Classroom: Hairy Heredity [Pdf] Activity
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Oklahoma State University
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3rd - 8th
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Oklahoma State University: Ag in the Classroom: Hairy Heredity [Pdf]

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A simulation where students flip coins to mimic how parents pass genetic traits to their offspring through heredity. This activity also illustrates the difference between dominant and recessive genes, and how they interact with each other during reproduction.

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Concepts

gene expression, heredity, dna sequence

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dominant gene, genetic inheritance of a trait, lesson plan, recessive gene, oklahoma state university: ag in the classroom: hairy heredity, punnett square, allele, passing traits on to offspring, basic genetic principles

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice

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