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In this activity, learners use pedigree and jigsaw puzzles to explore how scientists use genetic information from a family to identify a gene associated with a genetic disorder. This activity will help learners explore the basics of human genetics including chromosomes, alleles, inheritance, mutations, and genetic pedigrees.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Color copies of the student pages (S1 to S2) and/or color overheads or PowerPoint slides containing enlarged versions of the pedigree and puzzles
- Copies of student questions (S3)
- Sheet protectors for color copies (optional)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Heredity and Genetics
- Patterns of Heredity
- Human Genetics
- DNA Structure and Function
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Heredity and Genetics
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
- Science as a Career
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Logan, Jennifer ; Mitchell, April ; Stark, Louisa ; Wilson, Ellen T.
Source Collection
- Teach.Genetics
Rights:
- All rights reserved, University of Utah, 2005
Funding Source:
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Precollege Science Education Initiative for Biomedical Research Institutions Award, 51000125, 51000176