Genetics for Beginners

This course will discuss the basics of genetics including Gregor Mendel's complete dominance genetic inheritance pattern, the difference between dominant and recessive traits and practice how to use Punnet squares.

Tr. Emily Laudner

37 total reviews for this teacher

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Completed by 99 learners

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50 minutes

per class

Meets once

11-14

year olds

3-6

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

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Description

Class Experience

During the 50-minute class we will cover the basics of genetics including the following: the beginning of genetics with Gregor Mendel and his pea plant experiments, how to set up a Punnet square and use one to predict future offspring traits, and the difference between dominant and recessive traits. We will start the lesson with some notes for an introduction into genetics, then do some demonstrations and practice together for the remainder of the lesson. Terms covered include: Punnet square,...

Students will be able to identify where genetic information is stored in the body. 
Students will be able to describe Gregor Mendel's experiment and how they impacted science we know today. 
Students will be able to describe the different allele combinations as homozygous dominant or recessive, or heterozygous. 
Students will be able to use a Punnett square to determine the possible traits of offspring based on probability.

No homework necessary.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Learner will receive verbal feedback throughout the lesson on how they are progressing and how they can improve their skills.

50 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Tr. Emily Laudner

37 total reviews

28 completed classes

About Me

I teach mostly Biology/Life Sciences classes centered around cells, human anatomy and ecosystems for middle-school aged students (10-14). 
I graduated from Wartburg College in May of 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and majored in Secondary...