Third grade dove into a study on genetics today! We discovered the difference between inherited traits, acquired traits, dominant traits, and recessive traits. The students had a great time listening to Bill Nye, completing interactive notebook pages, then creating an ALIEN based on individual genetic traits.
Grade Level: 3rd
Standard: Variation of Traits: Students will investigate the differences between genetic traits that are inherited and traits which are learned or influenced by the environment. Students explore the phenomena that offspring may express different traits than parents as they learn about dominant and recessive genes. Students will use what they learn to predict inheritance patterns of people through multiple generations and investigate how predicted outcomes compare to experimental results.
I am struggling with understanding the new species problem in this lesson. I would love if you could talk me through your interpretation of the lesson.
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