Introduction

The Internet Resources

Genetic/Heredity Definitions Linked to Content Objectives for Teachers

• 6th Grade Heredity and Reproduction Concepts - Methods for teaching principles of heredity/genetics in line with standards based content.

• 6th Grade Curriculum - Genetics - Suggestions for curriculum content that are readily adapted to the middle school classroom.

• Inheritance: An Overview of Genetics - Excellent summary of the science of genetics, history of the early discovery of the passing of traits to offspring and a clear look at how DNA works.

Mendelian Genetics: Gregor Mendel's Theory-Dominant & Recessive Genes

• The Evolution of Genetic Science: Gregor Mendel 'The Prizewinner' - Early concepts of how traits were passed from parents to offspring described in encyclopedic terms.

• Gregor Mendel Introduced - A quick explanation of Gregor Mendel and his importance as the father of modern genetics.

Genetics in the Laboratory: Cellular Explanations

	A Trailblazing Trip to Find the Key Markers of Genetics - The 'best' illustrated guide to the scientific explanation of gene constructs in the human cell.
	DNA: The Cellular Chemical that Contains Your Biological History - Fabulous animated artwork showing the DNA chemical strand.
	DNA: Up Close and Personal - A 'skin deep' photo approach to explaining the magic of DNA.

Empowering Lesson Plans for Middle School Students

• Science Process Skills in Learning About Heredity - Student activity in gathering and recording information about group member heredity traits.

• Genetics, 6th Grade Life Science: Heredity Quest in the Classroom - Students learn about heredity through 'mock marriages',a facial characteristic coin toss and drawings of their 'offspring'.

• Quick Guide To the Wonders of Genetics - Easy and creative way to look at heredity and genetics. Facts and figures about why we look the way we do.

Extended Learning for Students About Heredity and Genetics

• The Ethics of Manipulating DNA - Higher level thinking skills put to use as students explore the ethics of genetic engineering from the roles of parent, doctor, patient, judge and voter.