How do genetic analysis tools and the environment shape our understanding of inheritance and gene expression?
Responsibility: Emphasize the ethical implications of genetic research and its effect on society. Encourage students to consider how their understanding of genetics can contribute to ethical decision-making.
Global Citizenship: Discuss the global impact of genetic advancements, such as their role in improving health outcomes and conserving biodiversity worldwide.
Communication: Highlight the importance of effectively conveying genetic findings to diverse audiences, including policymakers, scientists, and the public.
Critical Thinking: Encourage students to critically evaluate the impact of genetics and environment on inheritance.
Collaboration: Foster teamwork in projects exploring genetic analysis and its applications.
How can analyzing a karyotype reveal genetic disorders and chromosomal characteristics?
What are the patterns of inheritance for sex-linked genes, and how do they differ from autosomal genes?
In what ways does the environment interact with genetic makeup to influence an organism's traits?
Acquiring Information - Using a variety of pieces of lab equipment to receive the most accurate data. Developing good techniques to become precise when using lab equipment. Using proper lab and problem solving skills to create data and form conclusions.
Analyzing Information - Analysis of data points that devices give, then determining if that device is accurate enough for the given task. Analysis of a situation and providing the safest environment for themselves and others within the lab.
Connecting Information - Discovering similarities and differences between the types of properties of matter and how they are determined.
Mendelian Genetics NGSS Standards
HS-LS3-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for genes passed from parents to offspring.
HS-LS3-2: Make and defend a claim based on evidence about the inheritance of genetic traits.
HS-LS3-3: Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population.
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