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Students review and become familiar with basic genetic concepts and terms, such as DNA, chromosome, gene, allele, homozygous, heterozygous, recessive and dominant genes, genotype, phenotype, complex traits, Medelian inheritance, and Punnett Square. Students apply these to identify and examine several examples of simple and complex genetic traits in several characters in Harry Potter. Students also examine inheritance patterns of magical ability in Harry Potter, and use the concepts they have learned to identify possible genotypes of the magical ability demonstrated by several characters in the series.

Great website with links to activities and labs relating to genetics.

The National Human Genome Research institute created this talking glossary of genetic terms to help students learn how to pronunciate key terms. In addition to each term, there are specialists and modern scientists that share their descriptions and experiences related to the term. There are also additonal links to direct further study for students.

Great hands-on lesson plan to practice Punnet Squares.