Title: Genetics

This activity would likely be for a high school biology classroom and used in an introductory way.
Activity: The lesson would begin with a short lecture so that basic vocabulary and concepts could be
presented. Within the lecture, video clips would be utilized to interest the students. After the lecture,
students will complete a worksheet to show their understanding of concepts. The graphic
representation of genetic possibility will be described next and the projector along with a game and app
will be used to solidify the new topic. The students then would be given a lab to complete in groups and
be required to present their findings to the class. This activity would likely take two class periods.
Outcome: The students will have a basic understanding of genetics through vocabulary, progression of
genes, and genotypic/phenotypic classifications and be able to hypothesize outcomes of offspring based
on parental genetic makeup.
Visual Audio Tactile/Kinesthetic Affective Technology
Readings from the
book, journals,
online sources
Lecture by the
teacher explaining
the basics
A lab project on
genetic passing
(may be
simulated)
Group
presentation of a
disease
A video/ Youtube
A video clip that
shows genetics
both on a
molecular and
physical level
Reading aloud
journal article and
other resources to
provide addition
info
Drawing P.S. to
describe genetic
possibility
Group labs that
work together to
complete the lab
Google App
Punnent squares A video that
expresses genetics
Building a model
of gene expression
Link to other
subject areas
(math) through
probability
iPad
Google App Talking through
steps of how
genes are
expressed
Play a game to
solidify
terminology
Providing
feedback to other
student
presentations
Simulated lab
experiment
Chart or poster of
how genes are
past and what the
representation
looks like
Discussion of
various diseases
caused by gene
mutations
Worksheet to
show obtained
knowledge about
genetics
Powerpoint
Written report Oral report Photographs




Access: Multiple means of representation (the chart above)
Information was presented to different styles of learning
Visual, Audio, Tactile, Affective, and Technology can all be used in a lesson to impact learning
Assessment: Multiple means of Action and Expression
Each category has a form of assessment
Written and oral reports, worksheets, and using technology encompass each style
Students would likely have to complete two different forms of assessment so that they may do
what they like, and work on something outside their comfort zone
Engagement: The lab, group work, discussion, games, building a model, drawing the square