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SESAME STREET GENETICS ACTIVITY
Introduction:
It is an exciting time for geneticists as they have just discovered the genome for
Sesamus muppetis (Sesame Street characters). They have determined that Sesame
Street characters have six chromosomes. On these chromosomes they have found
specific locations of the following genes: eye shape, nose color, body color, hair type,
blood type, fingers, toes and certain genetic disorders. Due to your expertise in the
genetics area they have hired you as their apprentice to finish the job.
Your task:
1) Research traits of specific Sesame Street characters and identify their genotypes and matching phenotypes.
2) Marry your assigned Sesame Street characters and identify their genetic profile.
3) Determine the probability of their children’s traits using Punnett squares.
4) Create two Sesame Street Muppet children using your Punnett square probability and fill out a children’s profile
for each.
5) Complete your family pedigree.
6) Draw your Sesame Street family portrait, including a list of family members, genetic make-up and monster
profile of children.
Checklist:
Your performance will be assessed based on the accurate completion of several assignments. To mark your progress,
use the following checklist.
Check off
each task as
completed
Task
Task 1:
Task 2:
Task 3:
Task 4:
Task 5:
Task 6:
Traits (genotypes and phenotypes) of each Sesame Street Character
Muppet Monster Mates Genetic Profile
Sesame Street Punnett Squares (genotypes, phenotypes and probabilities)
Muppet Monster Children Worksheet (genotypes/phenotypes and profiles)
Family Pedigree
Draw Sesame Street Family Portrait
Rubric:
Category
Genetic Profiles
Punnett Squares
Pedigrees
Family Portrait
Requirements
Point
Value
25
Accurately completed genetic profiles (genotypes and
phenotypes)
Accurately drawn Punnett squares with correct
25
genotypes, phenotypes and percentages.
Diagram appropriately arranged for pedigree, includes
25
generations and numbered individuals; correct symbols,
shading and carriers.
Accurate, creative, neat and colorful representation of
25
family.
Total Points Earned
Points
Earned
TASK 1: GENETIC TRAITS
Instructions:
Fill in the genotypes based on the phenotypes below. Be sure to refer to the Muppet profiles and Table 1.1.
GENOTYPES TABLE
Eye Shape
Nose Color
Body Color
Hair Type
Blood Type
Toes
Fingers
Eye Shape
Nose Color
Body Color
Hair Type
Blood Type
Toes
Fingers
Flat
Pink
Blue
Hairy
AB
No
Yes
Pops Out
Orange
Red
Hairy
A
No
Yes
Pops Out
Pink
Orange
Hairy
B
No
Yes
Pops Out
Orange
Magenta
Hairy
O
Yes
Yes
Pops Out
Yellow
Pink
Hairy
A
No
No
Pops Out
Orange
Teal
Hairy
A
Yes
Yes
Pops Out
No Nose
Blue
Hairy
B
Yes
Yes
Flat
Pink
Pink
Hairy
A
Yes
Yes
Grover
Elmo
Zoe
Telly
Honker
Rosita
Cookie
Monster
Abby
PHENOTYPES TABLE
Grover
Elmo
Zoe
Telly
Honker
Rosita
Cookie
Monster
Abby
TASK 2: MUPPET MATES GENETIC PROFILES
_________________ (Male Muppet’s Name)
Characteristic
Phenotype
Genotype
Type of Inheritance
Genotype
Type of Inheritance
Eye shape
Nose Color
Body Color
Hair Type
Blood Type
Toes
Fingers
________________ (Female Muppet’s Name)
Characteristic
Eye shape
Nose Color
Body Color
Hair Type
Blood Type
Toes
Fingers
Phenotype
TASK 3: SESAME STREET PUNNETT SQUARES
Complete the Punnett squares to determine the possible traits of the Muppet children. Indicate the probability for each
genotype and phenotype.
Gender
X
Y
Hair Type
X
X
Genotypes & Percentages:
Genotypes & Percentages:
Phenotypes & Percentages:
Phenotypes & Percentages:
Eye Shape
Toes
Genotypes & Percentages:
Genotypes & Percentages:
Phenotypes & Percentages:
Phenotypes & Percentages:
Nose Color
Fingers
Genotypes & Percentages:
Genotypes & Percentages:
Phenotypes & Percentages:
Phenotypes & Percentages:
Body Color
Blood Type
Genotypes & Percentages:
Genotypes & Percentages:
Phenotypes & Percentages:
Phenotypes & Percentages:
TASK 4: MUPPET MONSTER CHILDREN
Now that you have crossed your Muppets, create two Muppet monster children. Use a paperclip spinner to
determine the traits for both children. Name your Muppet monster children and predict their profiles as they
grow older. Be creative!
Name of Muppet Monster Child #1 _______________
Characteristic
Eye shape
Nose Color
Body Color
Hair Type
Blood Type
Toes
Fingers
Birthday
Age
Best Friend
Philosophy
Favorite Quote
Other
Phenotype
Genotype
Type of Inheritance
Probability of Trait
Name of Muppet Monster Child #2 _______________
Characteristic
Phenotype
Genotype
Type of Inheritance
Probability of Trait
Eye shape
Nose Color
Body Color
Hair Type
Blood Type
Toes
Fingers
Birthday
Age
Best Friend
Philosophy
Favorite Quote
Other
TASK 5: SESAME STREET PEDIGREE
Use the Muppet family profiles for each Muppet in your married couple to create a family pedigree on a separate sheet
of paper.
TASK 6: SESAME STREET FAMILY PORTRAIT
Draw a family portrait that includes your Muppet couple and the two Muppet children on a separate sheet of paper.