Middle School Genetics Unit

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This RIGOROUS and ENGAGING UNIT Includes the Following:

  • Unit Plan – Know what to do and when!
  • Introduction to Genetics Presentation & Cloze Notes*
  • What is Genetics? Reading & Questions*
  • The Language of Genetics Reading & Questions*
  • Chromosomes & Alleles Worksheet
  • Traits Toss Up: Genetics Paper Lab
  • Punnett Squares Presentation & Cloze Notes*
  • Punnett Squares Reading & Questions*
  • Punnett Squares Worksheet (differentiated)*
  • Hands-On Modeling Punnett Squares Activity
  • Punnett Squares Quiz
  • Pedigree Chart Reading & Questions
  • Genetics Quiz
  • Genetics Test Review Worksheet
  • Genetics Test
  • Unit Sub Plan – Gregor Mendel Biography & Questions*

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Topics Covered:

  • Genes and alleles
  • Dominant vs. recessive
  • Genotype vs. phenotype
  • Heterozygous vs. homozygous
  • Pedigree charts
  • Punnett squares

What is NOT covered in this unit: This unit is designed at a MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL to address NGSS MS-LS3-2, not high school-level genetics. This unit does NOT cover non-Mendelian genetics (codominance, incomplete dominance, sex-linked traits, etc.). It also does NOT cover dihybrid crosses.

Teacher Notes:

  • These PDF resources are not editable.
  • Answer keys are always included.
  • NGSS MS-LS3-2: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.
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Grade Levels: 6, 7, 8, 9 NGSS Standard: MS-LS3-2