Biology: Genetics and Heredity
Skill focus: Genetics and Heredity
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Today's focus is genetics and heredity. Read for the underlying mechanism, not just the vocabulary. Ask, 'Why does this happen?' If you can explain the cause, you understand the topic. Connect to current events if possible.
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Name something you don't understand about the world. Today might bring you one step closer.
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Read these facts: Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring. Genes carry the instructions. Some traits are dominant; others recessive. Environment can also influence traits. Q: Define heredity.
Parent tip: Read aloud first. Re-read if the question is hard.
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Where are genes located?
Parent tip: Encourage answers in complete sentences.
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What is genotype vs phenotype?
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Name a trait that's purely inherited.
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Name a trait shaped by environment too.
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Where might you see this idea in real life?
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Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
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Write one new thing you learned today.
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Draw a picture of one idea from the passage and label it.
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Ask one question you still have about this topic.
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Where might you see this idea in real life?
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Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
Find one real-world example of today's topic at home and write a sentence about it.
What is one question this lesson left you wondering about?