Chicken Genetics
Breed "pure" chickens with known genotypes that exhibit specific feather colors, and learn how traits are passed on via codominant genes. Chickens can be stored in cages for future breeding, and the statistics of feather color are reported every time the chickens breed. Punnett squares can be used to predict results.
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Breed "pure" chickens with known genotypes that exhibit specific feather colors, and learn how traits are passed on via codominant genes. Chickens can be stored in cages for future breeding, and the statistics of feather color are reported every time the chickens breed. Punnett squares can be used to predict results.
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Task Card: Chicken Genetics
This task card can be used for remote learning or in class as a small group or individual activity. Stude... (more)nts will investigate the effect of codominance on the genotype and phenotype of chickens. Before completing this, students should have an understanding of complete dominance and Punnett squares.
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Biology, Middle School Life Science
Ejercicio Práctico del Alumno: Genética de los Pollos
Ejercicio Práctico del Alumno en español
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AP Biology, Biology, Middle School Life Science
Chicken Genetics Student Worksheet
This worksheet incorporates Punnett Squares into student investigations of role codominance plays in feat... (more)her color when breeding chickens. Students are asked to predict and explain resulting phenotype. Both directer and self-initiated investigations and six discussion questions are included.
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Vocabulaire: La Génétique des Poules
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Love this for my 7th grade Accelerated class! Reinforces our study of "exceptions to the rule" in inheritance.
Recommended for: Middle School Life ScienceGizmo User from Tennessee
A fun addition to the usual hands-on genetics activities.
Recommended for: Middle School Life ScienceGizmo User from Virginia
a challenging lesson for grade 6
Recommended for: Middle School Life ScienceGizmo User from New York
