Multifactorial Inheritance

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In this biology activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners roll a die to create a simple model that teaches them about the factors contributing to heart disease. They learn that the disease progression depends on many factors, including genetics, nutrition, blood pressure, and whether or not the person smokes. Although this was created as a post-visit activity for a workshop about genetics, it also makes an excellent stand-alone activity.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 14 - 18
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • 1 die
  • pencil
  • paper

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Heredity and Genetics
      • Patterns of Heredity
    • Human Body
      • Circulation

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Student Workshops

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009