Download Paper Baby Lab - Mrs. Wolodkowicz`s Biological Realm

Name: ______________________________________
Period: ______________________________________
Date: ________________________________________
Mrs. Wolodkowicz
Biology 1H
Isn’t She/He Lovely…Isn’t She/He Wonderful…Genetics Paper Baby Lab
I.
Purpose: To gain a better understanding of genetics & human genotypes &
phenotypes through the creation of a paper baby.
II.
Materials: 2 coins, Traits Handout, paper & pencil.
III.
Procedure
1. Select 1 member of the team to represent the “mother” and the other member,
the “father” (the 2 members will each be given a coin which will represent their
genes being donated to their child.
2. First, the sex must be determined: The “father” only, will flip (heads=boy &
tails=girl). Note determination on Data Table A.
3. The students will now determine the “baby’s” genotypes & phenotypes:
Following Data Table A, the “mother” & “Father” will each flip their coin once
per trait to determine the gene they are donating for each of those traits (Heads
represents a dominant gene, tails represents a recessive gene).
4. The students will utilize the Traits Handout to determine the resulting genotypes
& phenotypes of the “baby” based on the coin flips.
5. Example for face shape: Mom flips heads (dominant) & dad flips tails
(recessive). Refer to Trait Handout on face shape. R (round face) =dominant and
r (square) =recessive. Note on Data Table A “mother’s” gene “R” and “father’s”
gene “r”. Then note “baby’s” genotype=Rr and phenotype=heterozygous for
round face shape.
6. Repeat for all traits.
IV.
Results: In lab journal, include Data Table A and a drawing of your “baby”.
Child’s Name: _____________________
DOB: __________
Sex: ___________
Trait
Mom’s
Gene
Face Shape
Chin Shape 1
Chin shape 2
Cleft Chin
Widow’s Peak
Hair Texture
Hair Color
Eyebrow 1
Eyebrow 2
Eyebrow
Color
Eye Distance
Eye Size
Eye Shape
Eye Position
Eye Color
V.
Dad’s
Gene
Baby’s
Genotype
Baby’s
Phenotype
Trait
Mom’s
Gene
Dad’s
Gene
Baby’s
Genotype
Baby’s
Phenotype
Eyelashes
Mouth
Size
Lip Size
Hapsburg
Lip
Dimples
Nose Size
Nose
Shape
Nostril
Shape
Nose Tip
Ear/Nose
Size
Earlobes
Darwin’s
Ear Point
Hairy
Ears
Freckles
Conclusion: Discuss your results and what was learned by performing this
experiment.
Name: ______________________________________
Period: ______________________________________
Date: ________________________________________
Mrs. Wolodkowicz
Biology 1H