Monday, 26 June 2017

Hands on Science Sexto: Activity 8 - Genetic calculator

This activity uses a simulator from this website http://www.nms.ac.uk/explore/games/design-a-baby/
It fits in really will with the reproduction unit because they can put their details in, choose a partner, have a baby and see what it looks like.  Genetics is complicated but extremely interesting.  I have used tongue rolling as an example of how we inherit genes from our parents because it only has two options can or can't.  Use a dice or a coin to talk about what we inherit because it really is that random. 
 



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This activity is connected to the Reproduction unit.  Let the students play around with the simulator.  I have put some investigations in the worksheet but they have many solutions, they are just there to guide their inquiries.

Link to activity (pdf):  Genetic calculator activity

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