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Standard 4
Students will understand that offspring inherit traits that make them more or less suitable to survive in the environment.
 
  • 7th Grade Sci-ber Text
    Online textbook based on USOE's 7th grade science curriculum. Includes fun and interesting scientific information, activities and labs.
  • Asexual Reproduction
    What do hydras, planarians, and starfish have in common?Information and examples of asexual reproduction.
  • Biology Project
    Do you need a little extra help with biology? Need a tutorial to help you understand something? Find it here.
  • DNA from the Beginning
    Here is an interesting way to learn the basics of genetics. The tutorials use video, animation, images, and text to explain the subject to you.
  • GSLC Teacher Resources
    From the University of Utah's Genetic Science Learning Center, a classroom activity index, kits to carry out extended activities, and more.
  • Genetic Science Learning Center
    Great information on cells and genetics.
  • How Does Chance Influence Inheritance?
    Learn about Mendel's Law of Segregation in this activity using beans to represent the recombination of alleles during fertilization.
  • Mammals and Their Ways
    A PBS lesson plan with 3 adaptable activities. The links and videos are helpful.
  • Mendelian Genetics
    Find background information and practice doing basic genetics. Additional web resources also listed.
  • Nocturnal Animals in the Canyonlands
    A PBS lesson plan about animal adaptations.
  • Sexual Reproduction
    What do you know about gametes, meiosis, fertilization, patterns and cycles of animal reproduction?
  • Structural and Behavioral Adaptations
    From the Natureworks site: lessons, activities and links dealing with animal adaptations.

 

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For more information about this core curriculum, contact the USOE Specialist, Sarah Young or visit the Science - Secondary Home Page. For general questions about Utah's Core Curriculum, contact the USOE Curriculum Director, Sydnee Dickson . UEN Contact Info: 801-581-2999 | 800-866-5852 | Contact Us