Science Extensions by Sean Bowles
August was born with a face that looked so different because of one small change in his DNA that came from both of his parents. His sister Via, by chance, didn’t inherit (or receive) this same change in her DNA, even though she and Auggie have the same parents. Science can predict how likely a child in the Pullman family could be born with Auggie’s condition. Complete the following activity to explore the effects of genetics and DNA through the Punnett Square.
Teach. Visualize. Investigate!
Screencasting & tutorials are a way for students to demonstrate their knowledge through narrating, annotating and animating their work. It is then shared via the web as a short movie. Great screencasting tools are to access via the web are Educreations and iPad apps: Explain Everything, Doceri, Showme, Ask3 and ScreenChomp. (Keep in mind you only need one iPad!)
Visually presenting information especially through thinking maps, webbing & concept mapping can be powerful. Try using web-based technology tools such as Popplet, Webspiration and Giffly.
Virtual Lab: How can Punnett squares help predict the traits of offspring? Explore and investigate the answer in this virtual lab.
Visually presenting information especially through thinking maps, webbing & concept mapping can be powerful. Try using web-based technology tools such as Popplet, Webspiration and Giffly.
Virtual Lab: How can Punnett squares help predict the traits of offspring? Explore and investigate the answer in this virtual lab.