Heredity: Take it or Leave It

Introduction

Embark on a journey through the science of inheritance and evolution. Students will transform into young geneticists, exploring the mysteries of genetic traits and natural selection, connecting the past with our current understanding of life on Earth.

Through interactive discussions, experiments, and critical thinking exercises, participants delve into how species adapt to survive in evolving environments. They'll examine real-world scenarios, studying how environmental pressures affect animal reproduction and predict species' future trajectories amid challenges like climate change and habitat loss.

This educational adventure offers a solid foundation in biological principles and promotes critical thinking about human impacts on biodiversity. By its conclusion, students will appreciate life's complexity and the fragility of ecosystems, ready to make informed conservation and sustainability decisions in their communities.

Essential Questions

• How is genetic information passed from one generation to the next?

• Why are certain traits present in individuals, based on the traits of their parents?

• How do mutations relate to natural selection and evolution?

• How do species adapt to changing environments?

• What are predominant traits and why are they important to understand?

Learning Objectives

• Describe how plants reproduce.

• Describe how animals reproduce.

• Explain how genetic information is passed from parent to offspring.

• Analyze the different types of adaptations and how they occur.

• Observe and identify mutations in animals.