Genetics for Gifted Children
This Science course will teach students about Gregor Mendel, the father of Genetics and he how he laid a foundation to the discovery of DNA through the book Gregor Mendel "The Friar Who Grew Peas".
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What's included
16 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Since this is a four week flex class, I do want students to turn in their worksheets to me through the classroom for review. It will not last longer than 30 to 60 minutes long per worksheet. I will respond to their homework via email or video.Assessment
The final assessment is through a paragraph of what they found to be most interesting about Genetics and why is it important to learn. They will be provided special stationery that they can print and submit to their instructor. https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/genetics/make-your-own-genetics-stationery2Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Students will learn about Genetics while reading the biography of Mendel's life but also learn botanical and genetic terminology using flashcards. We not only cover the history but the science that is advancing daily. The class will involve reading the book that they can purchase or check out from the library. There will be vocabulary words that they will need to look up and define in their worksheets. They will learn simple pedigrees and punnett square problems, too. I also will link various Youtube videos to help enhance their understanding. I prefer a hands-on approach where students may need to use color pencils, scissors, and glue sticks to learn various concepts. I will respond to student questions via email or through video. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ View the syllabus for further details on the objectives of each lesson. The final assessment is through a paragraph of what they found to be most interesting about Genetics and why is it important to learn. They will be provided special stationery that they can print and submit to their instructor. https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/genetics/make-your-own-genetics-stationery2
Learning Goals
I want students to go away with a curious mind just as Mendel did. It involves their future, too. So learning how Genetics originated is so important for them to understand it's beginnings.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum16 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Mendel's Childhood
-Students will obtain the text and read his life as a child. This book does not have page numbers so I will describe the picture page where you will stop reading. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Mendel's Persistence
-Students will learn how Mendel loved to study. 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Mendel's Life
-Students will learn Mendel's desire to learn about peas. 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Nature or Nurture?
-Students will learn to distinguish the difference between nature and nurture. 1 assignment
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Student needs to be self motivated and able to communicate via the Outschool platform.
Supply List
Order the book or check it out from your local library https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/529006.Gregor_Mendel?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=24VkGjmU0L&rank=1 or Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Gregor-Mendel-Friar-Grew-Peas/dp/1419718401
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Gregor Mendel by Cheryl Bardoe
Joined October, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Art. I am a Certified Secondary Teacher with a lifetime certification in Education from the great state of Texas. I've been teaching for almost forty years now. My major is Biology and my minor is Art. I've taught Health, General Science, Physical Science, Genetics, Biology, Advanced Biology, and Forensics worldwide to middle and high school students. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 7-12
