- Author:
- Blended Learning Teacher Practice Network
- Subject:
- Environmental Science, Life Science
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Level:
- Middle School
- Grade:
- 8
- Tags:
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
- Language:
- English
Education Standards
Is genetic diversity important?
Overview
In this problem-based learning module, students will investigate the importance of genetic diversity will be explored by examining several case studies revealing consequences that can occur in individuals within a limited gene pool and how a variety of genes can lead to the survival of a species. Students will be able to create and interpret information from pedigree charts.
Section 1
In this problem-based learning module, students will investigate the importance of genetic diversity will be explored by examining several case studies revealing consequences that can occur in individuals within a limited gene pool and how a variety of genes can lead to the survival of a species. Students will be able to create and interpret information from pedigree charts.