Biology I Objectives

   2. B: Genes

ABACUS 01-SCB1-20
PASS CSBIO2.2

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PASS Strand:
2. The Molecular Basis of Heredity

Objectives:

  1. A sorting and recombination of genes in reproduction results in a great variety of possible gene combinations from the offspring of any two parents (i.e., Punnett squares and pedigrees). Students will understand the following concepts in a single trait cross: alleles, dominant trait, recessive trait, phenotype, genotype, homozygous, and heterozygous.

Time Range:
3rd Quarter; 22 days for Strand 2

Suggested Teaching Strategies:

  • Discuss Mendel's Laws
  • Punnett Squares and probable outcomes
  • Dragons (www.concord.org)

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Revision Date:
Summer 2005

ISD 30 Science Dept. Bartlesville Independent School District 30
Science Department

Biology I Curriculum