Education

Plant Genetics: Walking with Mendel

Location:

Nature Research Center

Dates Available:

October 2, 2012 - May 31, 2013

Times Available:

Oct. - May, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00am & 11:45am

Type of School:

Home School,

Private,

Public

Grade Level:

6th Grade,

7th Grade,

8th Grade,

9th Grade,

10th Grade,

11th Grade,

12th Grade

Class Size:

minimum 8, maximum 30

Month:

January,

February,

March,

April,

May,

October,

November,

December

Requirements:

Must register for program at least six weeks in advance of your group's visit.

Fee:

$60 per program

This introduction to the principles of Mendelian genetics includes topics such as dominant and recessive traits, expected vs. actual ratios of inheritance, and Parent vs. F1 and F2 generation characteristics. Activities may include working with lethal recessive Albino corn, Punnett Squares, and/or Yellow vs. Purple corn cobs. Program is 1 1/2 hours.

Science Curriculum Correlation(s):6.L.1-Plant Survival and Reproduction, 7.L.2-Factors Affecting Variation Among Offspring, Bio.1.2-Cell as a Living System, Bio.3.1-Traits Determined by Structure and Function of DNA, Bio.3.2-Expression of Genetic Traits

Scheduling information: Scheduling for the 2013–2014 school year begins Tuesday, August 13, 2013. You must register for programs at least six weeks in advance of your group's visit. To schedule this program, contact the Scheduling Coordinator at 919.707.9840 or submit an online Scheduling Request Form (available 8/13/13).
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