TelGenetics MiniUnit

TelGenetics MiniUnit 1995Š

developed by Cory M. Wisnia

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TelGen Unit Lessons

Note:The lessons & unit below are binhexed with full graphics and in Microsoft Word for Macintosh format. For example of graphics in GIF format, check the last bottom three boxes for grpahics of Great Traits and Reebops. For Unit Concepts and Subconcepts using the California Science Implementation (CSIN)/ California Science Framework model, check below the table. There you can also download the entire unit!

[Introduction To MiniUnit (Intro.hqx-38K)]	[Great Traits(GeneW.hqx-98K)]	[Trait Graphic (TraitG.hqx-40K)]
[Student Trait Profile(TraitP.hqx-5K)]	[Like But Not Just Alike(NotAlike.hqx-25K)]	[Veggie Variation (VV.hqx-15K)]
[Zygote (Zygote.hqx-30K)]	[Ree Bops (ReeBops.hqx-58K)]	[Meiosis (Meiosis.hqx-55K)]
[Mendel & Martian Mating(Martian.hqx-18K)]	[Gene Pool Activity (Gene.hqx-53K)]	[Punch Bugs (Punch.hqx-18K)]
[Evolution of a Species (Evol.hqx-18K)]	[Trait Graphics]	[Reebops Graphics]

ALSO !

[Unit Concepts] [Download all the units as a self extracting archive (Gene.sea.hqx-363K)]

Text Version Of BinHexed Lessons

Introduction To MiniUnit(Intro.hqx-38K)
Great Traits(GeneW.hqx-98K) ........ Lesson Overview & Key Concepts: This is an activity in which each student checks on which of a number of "likely/unlikely" traits he or she has, then compares with other classmates. These traits are all physical traits which have observable characteristics, and which have been inherited from one or both of their parents. Key Concepts are: 1)Variations exist among humans, some of which can be observed; 2)Traits can be passed from parent to offspring; 3)Some traits are more common than others.
Trait Graphic(TraitG.hqx-40K)
Student Trait Profile(TraitP.hqx-5K)
Like But Not Just Alike)NotAlike.hqx-25K) ........ Lesson Overview & Key Concepts: In this activity students measure their heights and spans to develop a class graph as a way of illustrating variation within a species. Then, using the information gained from previous lessons "Great Traits", as well as this one, students choose and chart a family characteristic, using a family tree. Key Concepts are: 1) Although members of a species share many traits, there are variations between individual members with regard to specific traits. 2)The relationship between height and span is close to unity, a trait of the human species. That is height approximates span.
Veggie Variation (VV.hqx-15K) ......... Lesson Overview & Key Concepts: The students will do quantitative measurements and estimation on several species of vegetables, graph their results, and discuss their research. Key Concepts are: Although there are many traits which species share in common, there are measureable variations between individual members. The information which each parent plant carries may be passed on to its offspring. Certain traits may be more useful than others. In agriculture, some traits or characteristics may be of special use.
Zygote (Zygote.hqx-30K)
Ree Bops (ReeBops.hqx-58K)
Meiosis (Meiosis.hqx-55K)
Mendel & Martian Mating (Martian.hqx-18K)
Gene Pool Activity (Gene.hqx-53K)
Punch Bugs (Punch.hqx-18K)
Evolution of a Species (Evol.hqx-18K)

Download all the units as a self extracting archive (Gene.sea.hqx-363K)

Soon at this SPOT!

Individual TelGenetics Lessons, with full graphics in GIF format!
Data Gathered During this year's projects from 18 different school districts!
Anecdotal information from the project, including from our on-line Geneticist Mentors!
Student Presentations of Research Results of up to 23 Traits!

Future Site of TelGen Lessons in HTML Format

You can view theTeleGenetics Project Introduction here.

Trait Graphics....."Great Traits" will be here soon!

You can fill out the Great Trait form and send in your information by going to The Trait Form here. It was created by Jimmy Coupe, an 8th grade student! It is functional! Use it for your own project!

"Veggie Variation" will be here soon!

"ReeBops" will be here soon!

.....Reebops Lesson Graphic

(For several Quicktake GIF files of some of the ReeBops we made this year! each graphic approx size=15K) Click the image.

..."Mendel & Martian Mating" will be here soon!

More lessons soon at this spot

Draft Subconcepts
for a
Genetics Mini-Unit

1. There is a diversity of variation of inherited traits within a species which may be observed in individuals.
1. Gene Wheel/Height & Span
2. Vegie Variation
2. Traits are passed from parent to offspring.
1. Family Tree/Gene Chart
3. Each parent provides half of the needed information to/for its offspring.
1. Zygote
2. ReeBops
3. Meiosis Simulation
4. Genes are paired to create a characteristic. Some genes are dominant, while others are recessive.
1. Mendel's Dilemma/Martian Mating
2. Gene Pool Activity
5. Over periods of time, physical traits may evolve as a response to environmental conditions, changing a species
1. Punch Bugs
2. Evolution of a Species

Note: these subconcepts are a preliminary look at building a coherent mini-unit in genetics, based upon the ideas of the new California Framework. It is expected that lessons which build to these concpets will preceed the lessons herein.

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