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SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW:
OVERVIEW
Brief description of the module, subject TEKS, NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, and knowledge objectives
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: VARIATION IN TRAITS
Variation of traits in Mendelian genetics | Mutation and changes in organism's genetic makeup | Difference between genetic and environmental variation in traits
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: GENETICS & ONE HEALTH
Connections between human health, animal health & environment | Network that genetics contributes to | Genetic methods used to discover, study, and treat MERS
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: ASEXUAL & SEXUAL REPRODUCTION
Heredity and trait | Uniform or diverse offspring from asexual or sexual reproduction | Cell processes in asexual or sexual reproduction
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: DNA & ALLELES
Describe structure of DNA | Describe how dominant and recessive alleles determine which traits organisms exhibit
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: PREDICTING TRAITS
Create a Punnett Square | Outcomes derived from the Punnett Square | Mendel's contribution to modern genetics
BACKPACK ADVENTURES
Science fiction story built upon factual science concepts
MAKE A NOTE OF THAT
Note-taking guides
MEET A SCIENTIST
Biography of a research pioneer in the topic area
PRACTICE
Mnemonic tools and digital games
REAL SCIENCE REVIEW
Guided simulated peer review of published research re-written for readability
SCIENTIST VIDEOS
Video presentation from a scientist in topic area
