Seek the Genes in the Body

Are you ready to explore genes? This month, we are focusing on Genes R Us, our deep dive into genes! Get started by watching the video to the right, then dive into our lessons and activities. Once you tackled our activities and studied, participate in the online test to check your skills. Don’t forget to enter our Genes R Us social media challenge to win outstanding prizes. Good luck!

Genes R Us Activities

LESSON

EXPLORE THE GENES AND THEIR PURPOSE!

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ACTIVITY

LEARN ABOUT HOW GENES AFFECT HOW LIVING THINGS LOOK!

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ACTIVITY

PLAY A GAME TO SEE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT LEARNED AND INHERITED BEHAVIOR. THE “INTERACTIVE CHOICE” IS A GOOD ONE FOR PRACTICE!

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ACTIVITY

CHECK OUT THIS LIST OF 10 COMMON GENETIC TRAITS THAT HAVE SIMPLE INHERITANCE, THEN DO A SURVEY IN YOUR HOUSE OR CLASS TO SEE WHAT PHENOTYPES EACH PERSON HAS.

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ACTIVITY

TRY OUT THIS PUNNET SQUARE ACTIVITY TO TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF MONOHYBRID CROSSES!

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TEST

CAN YOU DESCRIBE WHAT GENES DO?

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OPTIONAL

ENTER OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE AND WIN PRIZES!

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Monthly Schedule

Plan ahead! See what themes we will be exploring for the rest of the season.

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Social Media Challenges

Don’t forget to participate in our monthly social media challenges to win cool prizes!

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