Illustration of Understands and applies knowledge of the molecular basis of heredity in the ICLE's Rigor and Relevance Framework
Quadrant C

Conduct a "Make a person/baby" activity using multiple traits with different inheritance patterns

 Quadrant D

The year is 2020; Pat G. Nome has a chip documenting Pat's specific genome. Pat is not allowed to go outside without a hat and long sleeves because her genome indicates a possibility for skin cancer. You are her defense lawyer. Write a brief outlining her risk vs. her individual rights. Make sure you identify what we currently know about the human genome & skin cancer and the cost of treating skin cancer.
Quadrant A

Build a simple model of DNA and identify a sequence that could be a "gene". Explain how this sequence determines a protein. Use this DNA to model replication.

*Evidence, Models, Explanation

 Quadrant B

Do research to find out what "genetically modified" crops are. Why would farmers want to grow such crops?

*Constancy, Change

*Unifying Concept (NSES) represented in this activity. Unifying concepts cross curricular areas and provide students with productive and insightful ways of thinking about and integrating basic ideas that explain the natural and designed world.