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Learning Objectives for Biology Literacy Lesson 17 set of genes on it and banding patters Today's Homework Assignment:
 * Content Learning Objectives || Language Learning Objectives ||
 * Students will:
 * understand how each chromosome has a specific
 * build chromosomes using different colors of yarn
 * match homologous chromosomes based on size
 * || Students will:
 * speak about chromosomes
 * read online information
 * listen and follow directions ||

Check homework Due Today:
 * bring a picture of parents to discuss genes and heredity

Today's Agenda:

1. Take notes and explore the following questions: What is on the 23 chromosomes that I get from my mom and my dad? What is a gene? How does your body decide which gene will win????

2. Build chromosomes from different colors of yarn

Directions: you are going to make 2 pairs of chromosomes. Chromosome 1 will have 10 genes (10 colors) and chromosome 2 will have 5 genes (5 colors) label what each gene's trait is with and index card and tap.