Discovering Genotype and Phenotype

This lesson primarily addresses students discovering the concept of dominant and recessive alleles by examining how genotype determines phenotype through a structured inquiry. Punnett squares are also introduced as an extension of the primary activity.

Resource ID#: 75796 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Genotype, Phenotype, Genetics, Dominant, Recessive, Punnett Square, Heterozygous, Homozygous.

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Unit/Lesson Sequence, Assessment, Instructional Technique, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Cell Biology

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