What is a gene pool? What do gene pools have to do with the Hardy-Weinberg formula? How was this formula derived? After viewing a video that introduces these concepts, young scientists determine p and q values and then work sample problems. 

Concepts

alleles, frequency, equilibrium

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have further problems ready for scholars to work after the video
• Pause video frequently to ask questions, discuss, and have your class take notes
• Video best fits after teaching the Hardy-Weinberg formula to support this complex equilibrium

Classroom Considerations

• Video assumes learners have some simple understanding of Hardy-Weinberg and alleles
• Video 15 in a series of 18

Pros

• Video uses high-quality diagrams and photographs to help cement the material
• Provides closed captioning to help viewers better understand the material

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.11-12.3