Genes

Objectives

• Show knowledge and understanding of how biological traits are passed on to successive generations
• Show knowledge and understanding about natural selection and selective breeding
• Show knowledge and understanding about genetic engineering

Theory Presentations/Assessment - Genetics

• Introduction
• DNA
• Genes
• Genomes
• Genetic Information - Sexual Reproduction
• Genetic Information - Asexual Reproduction
• Heredity Traits
• Desirable Traits
• Natural Selection
• Selective Breeding
• Uses of Selective Breeding
• Genetic Engineering
• Summary

Activity - Genetic Engineering

• Students will use an interactive application to explore how changing certain genes in a corn plant can affect its appearance.