Lesson 1: The Probabilities of Problems: A Look at Inheritance

What does it mean to have something inherited?
Who should determine if gentic testing is carried out?
Should humans be genetically altered?

Inherited
Dominate Gene
Recessive Gene
Genetic Testing
Genetic Defect
Genetic Marker
Probabilities
Genetic modification/ altering

National Standards
Standard 12.1: Analyze principles of human growth and development across the life span.
Standard 12.2: Analyze conditions that influence human growth and development.

SAT -
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Vocabulary and Terminology
Data Analysis and Interpretation

DOK 1 - Define what it means for a gene to be "dominant".
DOK 2 - Explain why a male is more likely to be "affected" by Fragile X Syndrome than a female, even if the mother only carries one defective X chromosome.
DOK 4 - Case Study Synthesis: Create a new "Trial 11" for any of the conditions. Describe a hypothetical family scenario where the offspring is a "carrier." Develop a 5-year plan for that family regarding early intervention, medical screenings, and social-emotional support.

Huntington’s and the Right to Know: Connect Huntington’s Disease to the ethical debate of Direct-to-Consumer testing (like 23andMe). If you could find out at age 17 that you would develop a terminal illness at age 40, would you want to know? How does this impact a young person's "Life Plan" or decision to have children?

"Dominant" means "More Common." - dominant only refers to the genes power over it's partner not the frequency.
"If there's a 25% chance, and the first child has it, the next three are safe." - Each pregnancy is a "new flip of the coin."

Color-Coded Data Tables
Step-by-Step Task Strips
Reduced Trial Volume
Visual Formula Guides - % cheat sheet
Bilingual Vocabulay Placemats
Strategic pairing-language buddy

Completion of Activity WS

Class Discussion

Google Reflection Form

The Probabilities of Problems: A Look at Inheritance - WS

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