Inheritance of Genetic Disorders

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

10

Overview

In this activity, students learn how mutations in a gene can cause disease. They simulate the inheritance patterns of several different diseases caused by recessive genes. They learn how some recessive genes confer an advantage in the heterozygous state in certain environments. Finally, they identify and research five genetic disorders they would like to know more about and present their findings to the class.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.1.3

Analyze how genetics and family history can impact personal health.

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
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