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Module - 2E Genetics – phenotypic observations: Drosophila

National Standard
Molecular basis of heredity
Interaction of matter and energy

Instructional Objectives
  • Analyze the genetic/ phenotypic effects of radiation in Drosophila.
Performance-Content Matrix
Concept-apply

Initial Presentation Strategy
Demonstrate examples of genetic/phenotypic variations as a result of radiation in Drosophila.

Discuss chromosomes and Drosophila genetics as well as links to humans.

Generative Learning Strategy
Students analyze images/video clips/data of Drosophila that have been irradiated to determine the effects of radiation on their genes.

Assessment
Present results in lab report/poster format.


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