How does our DNA give us the physical traits we have?
How can we predict this passing of physical traits?
How has modern genetic technology affect the way traits are passed from parent to offspring?
I can collect data and explain how genetics affects adaptations, natural selection, and evolution.
I can compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction.
I can use a Punnett Square to predict the passing of traits from parent to offspring.
I can explain the positives and negatives of genetic technologies (selective breeding, and genetic engineering).
(MS-LS1-5) Explain how environmental and genetic factors influence growth of organisms.
(MS-LS3-1) Use a model to explain how mutations may be harmful, helpful, or neutral.
(MS-LS3-2) Explain the genetic differences between sexual and asexual reproduction.
(MS-LS4-5) Explain how genetic technologies influence traits in organisms (gene modification, animal husbandry, gene therapy, etc.)