Inherited Traits & Genetic Variation

Performance Expectation

MS-LS3-2: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.

In Student-Friendly Words...

I can explain why offspring inherit traits from their parents and why individuals are similar but not exactly alike.

Big Ideas

Offspring inherit genes from their parents.
Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring.
Sexual reproduction creates genetic variation.
Genetic variation makes each individual unique.
A punnett square is a typical model to show inheritance

Interactive Learning

Watch & Learn

Inheritance Explained: How do we inherit features from our parents?

DNA, Chromosomes, Genes & Traits: Intro to Heredity

Amoeba Sisters: Sexual & Asexual Reproduction

How Mendel's pea plants helped us understand genetics

Punnett Square Basics | Mendelian Genetic Crosses

Monohybrids & the Punnett
Square Guinea Pigs

Ear Worms

The DNA Song (Parody of Fetty Wap - Trap Queen)

Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction Song

Mendel, Traits, and the Inheritance of Genes | Rap Video by SquidBooks

Punnett Square | Rap Video by SquidBooks

Real-World Connections

Family Resemblance

Your inherited traits help explain why you may share features such as eye color, hair texture, or other characteristics with family members.

Pets

Dog and cat breeds have been selected for particular inherited traits over many generations.

Agriculture

Farmers select plants and animals with useful inherited traits to produce crops and livestock with desired characteristics.

Genetic Testing

DNA testing can provide information about inherited traits and genetic relationships.

Take It Further

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