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Students germinate seeds from P1, P2, F1, and F2 generations. They observe the seedlings from P1 and F1 and construct an inheritance pattern model to predict the phenotype and genotype of P2 and what the F2 seedlings will look like. After they examine the actual P2 and F2 seedlings, they can revise their model and explain the results based on the data they collected. The driving question that students investigate is, “How do trait variations in Fast Plants® seedlings reveal inheritance patterns?” A pre-lab exercise presents a fictional scenario that introduces students to the phenomenon of phenotypic variation and gives students practice identifying an inheritance pattern.
Time Requirement
Approximately six 50-minute class periods over the course of 9 to 10 days: 20 minutes for teacher prep and 1 class period for pre-lab; 4 class periods for investigation; and 1 class period for the assessment.
Digital Resources
Includes 1-year access to digital resources that support 3-dimensional instruction for NGSS. Digital resources may include a teacher manual and student guide, pre-lab activities and setup videos, phenomenon videos, simulations, and post-lab analysis and assessments.
Performance Expectation(s)
HS-LS3-3
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Variation of Traits
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Learning Objectives
Use evidence gathered from observations and data collection to explain an inheritance pattern. Infer from observation how genes code for the purple stem trait expressed in Fast Plants®. Develop a model that shows how traits are inherited over several generations.
Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills
Students should know about Mendelian genetics and how to create and interpret Punnett squares.
Components | Qty | Included? |
---|---|---|
Wisconsin Fast Plants® Monohybrid Seed Disk Set (32 disks) | 1 | Included |
Petri Dishes | 40 | Included |
Watering Pipets | 16 | Included |
Germination Trays | 10 | Included |
Carolina Science Online® Resources (1-year subscription) | 1 | Included |
Teacher's Manual with Reproducible Student Guide | 1 | Included |
Light Source (cool-white fluorescent) | 1 | Needed, Not included |
Light Source (cool-white flourescent) | 1 | Needed, Not Included |
Rulers | Needed, Not included | |
Water Containers | Needed, Not included | |
Pencils | Needed, Not Included | |
Permanent Markers | Needed, Not Included | |
Document Camera or Overhead Projector | Needed, Not Included |
From one day to the next, students witness the rapid growth of these amazing plants, which can have a dramatic impact on the way your students learn. What's even better, there's a kit that's relevant to the topic you're teaching, whether it's plant biology, environmental science, genetics, or even mathematics.
As the exclusive supplier of Fast Plants® for the educational market, Carolina takes pride in delivering top-of-the-line materials to your class. All kits come with everything you need to complete the activities. Just add a light source and you're on your way to joining the thousands of teachers who routinely use these plants to enhance their curriculum.
Classroom Kits contain seeds and supplies for up to 32 students. Student Kits are great for classroom demonstrations,
homeschoolers, and science fair projects.