About this Task:
Gregor Mendel performed many investigations with thousands of pea plants over many years. His research sparked the study of genetics, and he has become known as the Father of Genetics. First, you will learn a bit about Mendel's discoveries, then you will use that knowledge to design your own investigation.
Skill Ratings?
SCI 1.2: I can formulate a Hypothesis.
SCI 1.3: I can define and Analyze Variables.
SCI 1.4: I can plan and organize an Investigation.
SCI 1.5: I can organize and strengthen the Plan.
Learn about Mendel by reviewing the resources linked below.
Learn about Mendel's discovery: Dominate and recessive alleles.
Learn how to use Punnett Squares to predict offspring genotype and phenotype
Practice with Monohybrid Punnett Squares
Design a scientific investigation.
Watch me!
(Note: you are not required to conduct the investigation, just design it.)