Protein Synthesis Resources
I learned how important it is to have a warm-up of some sort to get class started. In previous years, my bellringers or warm-ups have been less organized and I’d struggle to come up with one I liked. One of my goals for this most recent school year was to have a set of bellringers for every unit available. It is a work in progress, but I like this organization better. I do not have a key on this one, there is a key available for purchase from my TPT. Please do not post keys online. I use these with my students too.
I’ve recently added my Purple People Eaters Protein Synthesis Activity. Students use the DNA code to transcribe and then translate that into an amino acid sequence that codes for a specific trait for their Purple People Eaters! Check it out by clicking the button.
Meiosis Resources
Mendelian Genetics Resources
I’ve recently updated my genetics bellringers to include pedigree charts. The key is available in my teachers pay teachers store, if you need it.
Years ago, I came up with the idea to use Purple People Eaters in my genetics unit. It helps me keep my examples straight and it helps my students remember dominant vs. recessive traits. They love the song, too!
Introductory lab involving dominant and recessive alleles and genotype and phenotype. Mine use a “chromosome spinner” instead of flipping a coin. This can be done without the follow up questions just to introduce the idea.
If you need a great summative assessment that goes beyond multiple choice questions that also allows for some creativity, this is it! Students can come up with their very own organisms and give them whatever traits they want! Dragons, check! Catdogs, yep, those too! Blobbers? Oh yeah, even those! This is one of my favorite because it give students a chance to stretch their imaginations while actually applying what we’ve learned.
Non-Mendelian Genetics Resources
Keeping with my Purple People Eaters, I use these fill-in-the-blank notes for Non-Mendelian traits. I include real examples as we talk about it. I keep the examples of multiple alleles and sex-linked traits real. I did make up my own example, but I decided it would be better for some of my struggling students to stick to real examples they would see again.