Download Heredity and reproduction resources

Heredity & Reproduction Resources:
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www.krampf.com :
This extensive website provides users access to
119 videos and 341 science experiments. Several
relate to the topic of heredity and reproduction.
Users will also find a list of sunshine state
standards arranged by grade level that correlate
with the various experiments. The level of ease in
accessing pertinent information that ties directly
in to one’s curriculum makes this site and
excellent resource.
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http://www.amnh.org/ology/genetics#channel
This website sponsered by the American Museum
of Natural History is a treasure trove of
information concerning genetics. There are a
multitiude of fun and interactive web based
activities that will make learning an pleasurable
experience for curious students. The
comprehensive nature of this web site will make it
a go to resouce for lessons and support on the
topic of heredity and reproduction.
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http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/core
/bio/biotestpool/Bio_S4_1.htm
The topic of sexual and asexual reproduction is a
part of 7th grade curriculum. Use the above
website to find an encompassing test that can be
given to students to assess their knowledge of
the topic of reproduction. I especially liked the
creative rubric provided at the bottom of the
page. This site and the information it provides will
be a useful guide to creating and providing
students with acurate coverage of reproduction.
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http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farab
ee/BIOBK/BioBookflowers.html
The above listed site is an excellent resource for
the explanation of flowering plant reproduction.
The diagrams included appeal to visual learners.
The site includes several links to other related
topics on plant reproduction.
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http://www.pollinatorparadise.com/what_is_p
ollination.htm
If you are looking to inform your 7th graders
about pollination look no further than the site
listed above. This site is a one stop shop for a
bountiful amount of information on pollination.
The site includes links to bee identification
activities as well as links to websites about
international pollination projects that your class
can participate in!
Summary of Heredity and Reproduction Topics
for Grade 7:
Heredity and Reproduction
 Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
 DNA, Genes, and Chromosome
 Genetics
 Sex Determination
 Selective Breeding
 Genetic Engineering
Activities for Heredity and Reproduction:
1. Linking to Writing:Have students write a
paragraph about three traits they share within
their family. Students may also choose to
analyze the traits of any one else that they know
and their family for this assignment.