BHS Biology Guide

Introduction to Genetics and Patterns of Inheritance

Biology

Quarter 3

McGraw Hill Module 10 & 11

● Cite specifc textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. ● Write arguments focused on discipline-specifc content.

MATH CONNECTIONS

● Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

RECOMMENDED INSPIRE RESOURCES

PAGE MATERIALS NEEDED TIME

● Sticky notes

Unit Phenomenon Introduction

Why are there numerous breeds of domestic dogs?

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5min

for students to write questions they have about the phenomenon Encounter the Phenomenon-- Introduction to Genetics and Patterns of Inheritance (~9min)

● Video:

Phenomena Introduction

Why are these siblings not identical?

251

20min

● CER

document ● Launch Lab:

What do you knowabout human inheritance?

Lesson1: Mendelian Genetics

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252 Lesson Launch

45Min

Focus Question: What is the signifcance of Mendel’s experiments to the study of genetics?