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Grades 6–8. If Aunt Muriel and Uncle Charles both have blue eyes, could their new baby have brown eyes? Answer this question and more with BrickLAB Genetics. With each lesson, learners tour the concepts of heredity, construct strands of DNA, and review the basics of human inheritance. Through 12 reusable, hands-on activities, watch as the intricate coding of genes and the impacts of DNA mutations come to life. Comes complete with curriculum and materials for 30 students.
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DNA Mutations Come to Life
Grades 6–8. If Aunt Muriel and Uncle Charles both have blue eyes, could their brand new baby have brown eyes? Answer this question and so much more as BrickLAB bricks guide inquiry-driven examinations of the fascinating world of genetics and heredity. With each scaffolded lesson, learners tour the concepts of heredity, construct strands of DNA, and review the basics of human inheritance. Through 12 fully reusable, hands-on activities, watch as the intricate coding of genes and the impacts of DNA mutations come to life. With BrickLAB Genetics, learners assemble a comprehensive view of the processes that make up the world around them.
Product Features
- Complete program includes materials and curriculum
- Designed for up to 30 students
- Includes 12 one-hour activities
Curriculum Topics:
1. Introduction to Traits and Heredity
2. Trait Distribution
3. Dominant vs. Recessive
4. Coded Message
5. DNA Coding
6. Mutation
7. Expanding the Alphabet
8. The Multi-Tiered Code
9. Optional Extreme Build Challenge: The Double Helix
Each Activity Includes:
- Schedule
- Opening and closing discussion
- Topic background and vocabulary
- Step-by-step activity instructions
- Extension activities
- Materials list
Recommended Settings:
- Summer camps
- Classrooms
- Out-of-school time programs
Tech Requirements:
- None
Professional Development:
- Includes a free 1/2-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $500+
- Includes a free 1-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $1,000+
- Additional training available for purchase by special request
21st-Century Skills:
Helps students develop a set of widely applicable abilities essential for success in the information age.
- Communication and collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative and self-direction
- Productivity and accountability
Standards Alignments:
Next Generation Science Standards*
- MS-LS3-1: Modeling Inheritance of Traits
- MS-LS3-2: Modeling Variation of Traits