Dragon Genetics Camp: A Simulation of Mendel's Pea Plants
In this exciting course, students learn about dominant and recessive genes and Punnett squares as they breed a clutch of dragons.
Cynthia Dise
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(79)
Popular
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Have a blast building and breeding virtual dragons! Learn about heredity, but instead of breeding pea plants like Gregor Mendel, students complete a simulation via Google Slides to breed dragons and learn how dominant and recessive traits are passed down through multiple generations. The results of certain dragon characteristics resemble Mendel’s few experiments. Students will learn about male and female dragon genotypes, offspring traits, probabilities, and how to use Punnett squares. They will also learn the background information about Mendel’s experiments. On the last day, we will also briefly cover mutations and cloning. Day 1: Definitions of Genetics, traits, dominant, recessive, phenotype, genotype, Punnett squares. Duplicate Mendel’s first experiment Day 2: Review, Heredity, Inherited traits, learned traits, environmental influences Duplicate Mendel’s second experiment Day 3: Duplicate Mendel’s third experiment Mutations, cloning,
Learning Goals
Using their knowledge of genetics and inherited traits, students will be able to identify potential traits of dragon offspring with Punnett squares.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class works best if students can copy and paste using their mouse or keyboard.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will be provided with a link to a Google Slide where they will complete their simulations.
Joined November, 2022
4.9
79reviews
Popular
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Strayer University
I have created and taught many classes across many subjects for homeschoolers for 14+ years. I enjoy teaching STEM, history, and cross-curricular classes and have a passion for making classes engaging. I have a bachelor's in Computer Science and a Master's in Education. Before my move to education, I was a software engineer and in my spare time, I Zentanlge and draw mandalas.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-8 learners per class
