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LS3-3 Variation & Trait Distribution

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HS-LS3-3

Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population.


Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the use of mathematics to describe the probability of traits as it relates to genetic and environmental factors in the expression of traits.

Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy-Weinberg calculations.

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Prior Knowledge/Preview
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Inquiry science
       Printable activity
    and VOCAB
       On-line activity: see the video in Lab #1 and answer questions here (scroll to the end) National Zoo
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LAB experiments
       Lab #1 Zoo curator Animal Matchmaker for Genetic Diversity National Zoo
       Lab #2 What are traits in your class? +Work Out the probability of a new student having those traits? Pixton
       Lab #3 Pick the Risk Activity Learn Genetics
      
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Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Applications and examples
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EXTENSION material for the curious
Genomic engineering Phage Invaders Game Innovative Genomics Institute
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