Duplicate Mendel's years of work and research in five lab periods, is it possible? Yes! Through a series of simulated experiments, students experience the same problems encountered by theFather of Genetics. Studentsrediscover his Law of Genetics using specially designed GAM-ETO-DISCS‚® and TETRADICE‚® to simulate Gametogenesis and fertilization. These unique LAB-AIDS‚® items produce random genotype combinations that are statistically consistent. As consistent as if done with living organisms. This lab activity was developed in a game format to achieve a high level of interest and involvement by the students. All material in this activity is for 50 students is reusable.
Scientific Concepts:
"Rediscover" Mendel's Law of Genetics
Simulate gametogenesis and fertilization
Develop understanding of purebred inheritance, hybrid inheritance with one allelic pair and dihybrid cross with allelic pairs
Understand co-dominance or blending and Law of Dominance
Explore Law of Segregation and Recombination as well as Law of Independent Assortment
Content List:
1Teacher's Guide with MSDS
50Student Worksheets and Guides, Parts I and II
12Dominance/ blending tubes
12Shakers
1Tape, packet double-faced
24TETRADICE‚® GAM-ETO-DISCS‚®
24Co-dominant (red)
24Co-dominant (white)
24Dihybrid (TY/ty yellow)
24Hybrid (Y/y yellow)
24Pure dominant (YY/YY yellow)
24Pure recessive (yy/yy green)
Classroom Planning:
To complete this kit requires three to five ~50-minute class period