Activity
Serendip

Understanding How Genes Are Inherited via Meiosis and Fertilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Bring the excitement of genetics to scholars with a dynamic hands-on meiosis modeling experience. During the activity, biologists follow step-by-step procedures to build chromosomes, model independent assortment, learn about crossing...
Worksheet
Serendip

Genetics

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
A handout on genetic inheritance begins with a reading on alleles and how they can result in albinism. Junior geneticists learn to complete Punnett squares and participate in a coin toss simulation of allele pairing. They also learn...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reproduction, Day 1: Reproductive System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Engage Secondary Special Education learners in a developmentally appropriate lesson on human reproduction. They review genital anatomy and 5 key components that comprise the reproductive cycle. Perfect for a mild to moderately disabled...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

THE EMBRYO GAME

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students develop a game similar to BINGO. They compare the reproduction and embryo development of different organisms while initiating group and cooperative learning. They constuct cards from vocabulary words.
PPT
Curated OER

Green Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Beginning botanists are introduced to the world of plants with this PowerPoint. Some of the information is most appropriate for primary learners, such as the needs of a plant. Some of the information, however, is more directed at...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Angiosperms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study angiosperms and their classifications.  In this investigative lesson students compare the sexual reproduction of angiosperms and seed formations. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Embryology Review Game

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a game that may be used to review and reinforce embryological terminology and concepts. They create a game board and question cards while promoting cooperative learning.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making A Face

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students are introduced to the cellular machinery assorts the pairs of chromosomes randomly and independently during meiosis. They are introduced to the rich genetic variation occurs as a result of the random and independent assortment...
Interactive
Concord Consortium

Biologica: Web Lab, Mendel's Peas

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site see an online visual of meiosis, fertilization, and inheritance and play a game.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Fertilization

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The sperm and egg don't look anything like a human baby. After they come together, they will develop into a human being. How does a single cell become a complex...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Plant Structure and Function Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over plant structure and function. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.