In this 5 week course, students will investigate genes, traits, heredity, etc. Specifically, students will learn where genes are located, how genes and traits are passed to offspring, how genes control proteins, how mutations impact the human body and all about specific genetic disorders that are common and uncommon in today's world. We will investigate these topics within both mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. As a high school biology teacher, I love creating an interactive lesson that utilizes active learning, interactive games, hands-on projects, inviting entry tasks and all sorts of media! Your student will also be appropriately challenged to think, discuss and consider science in today's world! After the course, your learn will feel confident and prepared to tackle any question or topic related to genetics. Students are expected to be between 6th and 9th grade, as the material will be appropriate for middle school students. 

Course Schedule: 
Week 1: Understanding DNA, Chromosomes and Genes
Week 2: How genes create proteins -> Protein Synthesis. 
Week 3: Intro to Mendelian Genetics - Understanding the history and beginning experiments. Monohybrid crosses and Pedigrees - Understanding the passing of traits. 
Week 4: Intro to Molecular Genetics - Understanding chromosomes
Week 5: Investigating genetic conditions