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Activity 3C - Part 3: Born of Blood: Fun Punns
Using giant Punnett Squares, crepe paper chromosome streamers and descriptive cards, students will work in groups of eight to explore the inheritance of ABO blood types. They will also predict the ABO blood types of offspring from various genetic crosses. Students will assume the roles of Random Runner, Chromo-Caller, Likli' Hoods (possible offspring), Mom G'nome and Dad G'nome as they explore the world of Punnett Squares in a kinesthetic, fun way.
Objectives:
- Infer how genes determine the ABO blood types
- Predict the blood types of offspring from parents of known blood types using Punnett Squares
- Demonstrate how Punnett Squares are related to genes and chromosomes
Teacher Background Information 3C P3- Teacher Administrative Information (TEKS) 3C P3
- Student Information Pages 3C P3
- Student Task Cards 3C P3
- Student Role Signs 3C P3
- Student Chromo Cross Cards 3C P3
- Student Data Pages 3C P3
Keywords:
Chromosome, gene, blood type, Punnett square, inherit
Activity Code:
3C P3Unit Reference:
Cast Your Net: Adventures With BloodLesson Reference:
Lesson 3: I Want Your Blood: Blood Transfusions