Genetics
Textbook, McGraw Hill (2002)
Unit Outline 2023 TM- has all keywords and concepts to make study sheet
Some useful links:
Check out the New Zealand genetics reference links
Learn Genetics website = Awesome
Some personal connections to Genetics
Group work Template ( P.O.G.I.L. )
Artist with a mutation that enables them to see 100 times more colours than the average person
The effects of radiation on DNA- article
1. Introduction to Genetics, Read Nelson pages, p 138-139, 141, Textbook pages
01 Introduction to Genetics V3.ppt
01 Introduction to Genetics Note V3.doc
01 Introduction to Genetics Homework Answers
2. Cell Cycle, Read MHR 2010, p 160-164
Bozeman Science video- Mitosis
02 Cell Cycle and Mitosis V3.ppt
02 Cell cycle and Mitosis Note V3.docx
Cancer reading V3, Cancer reading Answers
Mitosis animation Mitosis video
Cell Cycle Game Cell Division PowerPoint
Ted Talk- The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
3. Mitosis Microviewer Activity 03 microviewer ws v3.doc
For virtual only, Microviewer PowerPoint with images
Simple Mitosis Animation Better Mitosis Animation
Mitosis self test, Mitosis self test answers
4. DNA Structure, Read MHR 2010, p 165 – 166
Use this textbook link- Textbook, McGraw Hill (2002)
04 in class Build DNA model activity,
04 DNA Structure V3.ppt, homework answers
04 DNA Structure Note WS V3B.doc
The Basic Structure of DNA - 1 min Watson and Crick
5. Karyotype, Read MHR p 167-168, 219-229
05 Karyotypes student WS v2.doc
Karyotypes Assignment: answers Answers
Karyotyping Online Problem Solving
The Secret of the X Chromosome video
NEW: Practice Quiz and solutions
6. Sexual reproduction and Meiosis, MHR 2001, p 160-171
Crash course meiosis -video ~ 11 mins
Ameoba sisters -8 mins
06 Meiosis student ws em v3.docx
06 Meiosis ws, 06 Meiosis Answers
Meiosis animation Unique features of meiosis animation
Comparison of mitosis and meiosis animation Bozeman Science Video
Compare mitosis and meiosis- good quiz review
The evolution of the "Y" Chromosome- for an additional challenge only
Comparing meiosis and mitosis -ws, Comparing meiosis and mitosis answers
Outline of Topics for Quiz Review- lessons #1-6 ONLY
NEW: Practice Quiz and solutions
8.Quiz and lab prep
Lab Prep: DNA Extraction V8 in class/ V9 @home
9. Perform DNA Extraction Lab V8- in class
If you are absent and do not come for a make up lab- DNA Extraction Lab V9@home -note you must download this file, PowerPoint for @ home DNA extraction- a tutorial
Independent Variable video- watch this if you are having trouble with independent vs dependent variables
10. Genetic Variation, Read MHR 2001 p171-174, 226-230- handed out in class
08 Gametogenesis, Genetic Variation and Mutations V4.ppt
08 Gametogenesis, Genetic Variation and Mutations V4.docx
11. Simple Mendelian genetics, Read MHR 2001, p126-129, MHR 2001, p123-134
11 Mendelian Genetics Intro v4.pptx
11 Mendelian Genetics Intro v4.docx
Bozeman Science - Mitosis and Meiosis summary video
Worksheet review- be sure to complete all the practice
12. Continuation of Punnett squares (monohybrid cross), Read MHR 2001, p126-134
12 Monohybrid Cross Worksheet, Answers, page 2, page 3
12 Test Crosses Note & WS V4.docs
Extra Optional Practice with answers
Even more Monohybrid Cross Practice with answers
EVEN more Monohybrid Cross Practice
Human trait presentation, heterochromia
Video on Monohybrid crosses using Punnet's Squares
Skinny pig genetics worksheet- new
13. Other Types of Inheritance- Sex linked traits
13 Sex linkage, co-dominance and incomplete dominance v3.pptx
13 Sex linkage, co-dominance and incomplete dominance v3.docx
Incomplete and co-dominant inheritance
Chinese geneticists edit out mutation in human embryo (BBC 2017)
Practice as colour is co-dominant- Sex-linked Calico cat problems with answers
Fruit Fly Sex linked traits, answers page 1, page 2
Read p 142-143, do p 146 #12, p 149 #15
Read p 175-177 do p 180 #7,8 p 182 #26
Enrichment : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4boKud1MRk
14. Pedigree PowerPoint- pedigree notes, assignment - NEW 2024!
15-16. Dihybrid Crosses Read MHR 2001. p142-145, 175-180
Ameoba sisters video-dihybrid crosses
14 Mendelian Dihybrid Crosses - V4.pptx
14 Mendelian Dihybrid Crosses Note - V5.docx
14 Dihybrid guinea pig problems.pdf, Answers
14 Dihybrid bunny cross.pdf, answers
14 Dihybrid Cross Problem Set V2.docx
14 Dihybrid Cross Problem Answers
Sponge Bob dihybrid crosses, sponge bob answers
Extra practice- a great resource for anyone who missed the classes teaching how to do crosses
17 Review 2019, Solutions for the problems only , Crossword Review, crossword answers, Principles of Heredity Word Search-new
NEW! Genetics corn lab instructions, Genetics corn lab
18. Unit Test
Assessments for 2023:
Cell Cycle/ Mitosis microviewer assignment
DNA building activity- in class model
Quiz
pedigree assignment
Corn genetics lab
DNA extraction lab in class or Kitchen science@ home version
Unit Test- break down approximately
M/C- 15 marks
Matching 15 marks
Problems and Diagrams- 20-25 marks
Short Answer- 15 marks
Enrichment:
Corn snake genetics worksheet- new polygenetic inheritance. Try it, you have the skills!
Epistasis multiple allele traits in Labrador coat colour- new
Genetics links for your interest:
Your Genes, Your Health - List of Genetic Diseases
Online Directory of Genetic Resources
Leigh Syndrome in the News 2016 (3 parent babies)
Other Topics
Understanding The Human Genome Project
Inheritance Patterns for Genetic Diseases
**Human Genome Project Information**,
DNA from the Beginning, http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
Human Genome Project Information, http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/medicine/assist.html
Your Genes, Your Health, http://www.yourgenesyourhealth.org/
DNA from the Beginning, http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
Online Directory of Genetic Resources, http://www.geneticalliance.org/diseaseinfo/search.html
Understanding Gene Testing, http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEPC/NIH/index.html
Understanding The Human Genome Project, http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/IE/Intro_The_Human_Genome.html
Cells have memories, CBC article: differences in genetic inheritance between males and females. Extra Optional reading: the full article on Autism , Evolution and Males.
Rare Genetic Disorders
http://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rare-genetic-disorders-learning-about-genetic-disease-979
How Genetic Diseases are Inherited
French teen with sickle cell anemia gets gene therapy
Videos on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy:
Gene Therapy and Duchenne MD -Video
Duchenne video- One Family's journey This one is a tear jerker- make sure to have tissues handy!
Prader Willi Videos:
Compulsive Overeating: Kids with Prader Willi
Background information for Prader Willi
Mayo clinic video: Prader Willi