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MS-LS3-1: How Mutations Affect Traits
Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.
Bell Ringers:
Herdity
Observe and Wonder
This collection includes bell ringers that prompt students to observe natural phenomena and ask questions.
Bell Ringers:
How Mutations
Affect Traits
This set of bell ringers includes questions about how genetic mutations may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. A list of common misconceptions is included to help teachers anticipate student misunderstandings.
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MS-LS3-2: How Reproduction Affects Genetic Variation
Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
Bell Ringers:
Heredity
Observe and Wonder
This collection includes bell ringers that prompt students to observe natural phenomena and ask questions.
Bell Ringers:
How Reproduction
Affects Genetic Variation
These bell ringers feature engaging questions that explore how asexual reproduction produces identical offspring, while sexual reproduction leads to genetic variation.
Interactive:
Animal Cells
An Interactive Exploration
Concepts:
Build a model of an animal cell, step-by-step, beginning with the cell membrane. Add each organelle as you go, uncovering its unique role in the cell’s function.
- Read-Aloud Feature: Users can select buttons to hear the text read aloud.
- Screenshot Signature Page: Users can screenshot their name on the final page for proof of completion.
- Teacher Click-Through Presentation: This version allows teachers to quickly navigate through the interactive.
Interactive:
Cell
Quest
This interactive adventure explores how a cell is like a castle, comparing animal and plant cells while uncovering the roles of each organelle.
- Read-Aloud Feature: Users can select buttons to hear the text read aloud.
- Screenshot Signature Page: Users can screenshot their name on the final page for proof of completion.
- Teacher Click-Through Presentation: This version allows teachers to quickly navigate through the interactive.
- Worksheets for this resource are coming soon!
Interactive:
Plant Cells
An Interactive Exploration
Discover the parts of a plant cell step-by-step, beginning with the cell wall. Add each organelle as you go, uncovering its unique role in the cell’s function.
- Read-Aloud Feature: Users can select buttons to hear the text read aloud.
- Screenshot Signature Page: Users can screenshot their name on the final page for proof of completion.
- Teacher Click-Through Presentation: This version allows teachers to quickly navigate through the interactive.
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