Genetics Learning Targets and Success Criteria

LEARNING TARGET

I can explain how the traits of an organism are determined by the genes.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Genes and Traits

I am successful when I can explain the relationships between DNA, genes and the inherited traits of an organism.

LEARNING TARGET

I can differentiate between traits that are inherited and characteristics that are influenced by the environment.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Influences on Traits

I am successful when I can give 2-3 examples of inherited traits and characteristics influenced by the environment.

LEARNING TARGET

I can differentiate and make connections between phenotypes and genotypes of organisms

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Phenotype and Genotype

I am successful when I can give examples of specific phenotypes and the genotypes that determine them using my paper alien.

LEARNING TARGET

I can construct a Punnett square and use it to predict the possible phenotypes and genotypes of an organism’s offspring for a given trait.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Punnett Squares

I am successful when I have completed Punnett squares for my alien’s offspring (1st and 2nd generation).

LEARNING TARGET

I can explain how the traits of an organism are determined by the genes.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Genes and Traits-Alien Alleles Project

I am successful when I have completed my Alien Alleles Family Scrapbook accurately showing the traits that were passed to each generation.

LEARNING TARGET

I can explain how human activity can impact the genes of living organisms.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

GMOs and Selective Breeding

I am successful when I can provide specific examples of selective breeding and debate the pros and cons of genetic engineering.