Shamrock Genetics: Punnett Squares w/ Multiple Allele - NGSS: Distance Learning

Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students will go beyond simple Dominant/Recessive traits and make predictions using a multiple allele trait (Clover leaf pattern). It is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, or whenever you need to take genetics a step further then Mendelian Genetics.

This lesson proceeds as follows:

1. Students read one page of background information

2. Students complete a matching task for genetics vocabulary

3. Students work through Punnett Squares involving clover leaf pattern (a multiple alleles trait)

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A. NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS HEREIN

DCI’s: LS3.A: Inheritance

Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns, Scale, Proportion, and Quantity,

Scientific and Engineering Practices:

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Developing and Using Models

Using Mathematical and Computational Thinking

B. SUGGESTED USES

Prior Knowledge: Students should have a foundation in genetics, Mendelian Genetics, and Punnett squares before performing this activity.

Implementing the Lesson:

Materials and Setup: This packet requires no additional materials (other than green colored pencil). I suggest that students work in pencil, and that they use a green colored pencil or marker to draw the phenotypes.

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Bonus: I've attached all the answers, and have included a link to an article that describes the genetic basis of four leaf clovers. Click the link below:

Link to four-leaf clover article: http://splice-bio.com/luck-or-dna-genetics-of-the-four-leaf-clover-and-the-search-for-the-elusive-lucky-gene/

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