Core Ideas in Genetics Differentiation Stations | Biology | Grades 9–12

Core Ideas in Genetics Differentiation Stations is a full set of differentiation stations for high school Biology (grades 9–12) on Core Ideas in Genetics.

Pairs with: Core Ideas in Genetics Slide Show Presentation; Core Ideas in Genetics Guided Notes; Core Ideas in Genetics Lesson Quiz; Core Ideas in Genetics Unit Test.

Sections: Biology; Lab Station #1; Station Protocol & Instructions:; Biology Differentiation Stations; 1. Law Of Segregation; 2. Law Of Independent Assortment; 3. Epistasis; 4. Incomplete Dominance. Sample item: “QUESTION 1: What is the biochemical cause of yellow coat color in Labrador retrievers carrying the homozygous recessive ee genotype?”

What's inside: Differentiation Stations (editable .pptx + PDF, 28 slides); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: HS-LS3-2 — Make and defend a claim based on evidence that inheritable genetic variations may result from (1) new genetic combinations through meiosis, (2) viable errors occurring during replication, and/or (3) mutations caused by environmental factors. HS-LS3-3 — Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population.

Resource type: Differentiation Stations. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Set up the stations and rotate groups so every student works at the right level of challenge. Built for high school Biology, grades 9–12.

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