Herdedity
MS-LS3-1: 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.
MS-LS3-2: 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.
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