Brief Description
Students conduct an interactive pea experiment to study the concept of genetics.
Objectives
Students learn the basics of genetics and conduct an interactive pea experiment to test what they have learned.
Keywords
Mendel, genes, pea experiment, DNA, heredity
Materials Needed
Genetics Kids Style or other print or online resources about genetics; Pea Experiment; Pea Experiment work sheet
Lesson Plan
Assessment
Evaluate students on their Pea Experiment work sheet answers.
Answers:
1. yellow; 2. yellow or green; 3. none; 4. both; 5. smooth; 6. smooth, yellow; 7. recessive; 8. dominant.
Lesson Plan Source
Education World
Submitted By
Linda Starr
National Standards
Science:
NS.K-4.1
NS.5-8.3
