Teaching Life Sciences: Genetics-Inheritance and Variation of Traits

Catalog description

In this non-clinical advanced course, students examine the major concepts around the genetics and mechanisms of inheritance in organisms and explore the best methodologies to teach these concepts. The major concepts include: mitosis and cell division; DNA and the inheritance of traits; meiosis, mutations and change over time; and the statistics of genetics. The student develops multiple engaging activities and lesson plans to teach middle or high school children details within the major concepts. Students create formative investigations and assessments related to the major concepts as well as satisfy summative assessment requirements. Students plan an integrated/thematic unit with lessons that align with Next Generation Science Standards.