Heredity

Division: Div B – Middle School

NC Essential Standards Alignment: 7.L.1, 8.L.1, Bio1.1, Bio 1.2

Event Rules: See the National rules manual

Event Score Sheet: None

National Event Page: Here

Required Materials: Not required, but each team may bring one 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper that may contain information on both sides in any form and from any source along with two stand-alone non-programmable, non-graphing calculators.

Clarifications:None

Description:

This event is usually run as stations. It can also be run as a sit-down test. Participants will solve problems and analyze data or diagrams using their knowledge of the basic principles of genetics.

Materials:

Each team may bring one 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper that may contain information on both sides in any form and from any source along with two stand-alone non-programmable, non-graphing calculators.

Scoring:

High score wins. Points are earned for the quality and accuracy of responses. Predetermined questions will be used to break ties.

Common Mistakes:

None

Recommendations:

None

Event Resources:

Heredity 2018 Coaches Clinic Presentation (2019 Rules)

Media:

None