• Essential Questions

    To better understand Genetics & Inheritance

  • What are mutations?

  • What impact can mutations have on living things?

  • What are the benefits and harmful effects of mutations in humans?

  • How is sexual reproduction different from asexual reproduction?

  • How does sexual reproduction lead to variation/passing of traits between parents and offspring?

Priority Standards & Supporting Standards

LS3-2: Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction Model

LS3-1: Genes and Mutations Model       

LS4-5: Genetic Modification Research

Priority SEPs and Supporting SEPs

  • Developing and Using Models (MOD)

  • Developing and Using Models (MOD)

  • Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information (INV)

Priority CCCs and Supporting CCCs

  • Cause and Effect

  • Structure and Function

  • Cause and Effect

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