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Grade Range: 6 - 8
This unit lets students relate physical characteristics to genetic and environmental factors. Phenotypes are the physical characteristics that we develop from our genotype (our genetic makeup). Both the environment and our genotype interact to make us what we are. Any genetic unit can incorporate this lesson as an activity to introduce genotype and phenotype. This lesson plan was one of the winners in a lesson plan contest sponsored by TeachersFirst. TeachersFirst editors have added technology options where appropriate.
In the Classroom
Students this age will love the technology options in this lesson plan. Don’t be afraid to learn some of the newer tools together.
At Home
Help your student learn about genotypes and phenotypes as he or she studies them in connection with the ever popular super heroes.