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Genetics in Inbred Arabidopsis - Table of Contents
16 Oct 2018
Table of Contents for the Arabidopsis Student Guide
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Genetics in Inbred Arabidopsis - Table of Contents
16 Oct 2018
Table of Contents for the Arabidopsis Student Guide
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C-Fern: Seeds and Spores Power Point
13 Oct 2017
Referred to in the Teacher's Guide for the C-Fern module, this file will assist you with this module.
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Genetics in Inbred Arabidopsis - Student Guide
17 Jun 2016
What is a trait?Biologists use the terms "trait" and "phenotype" interchangeably. They both describe theexpressed characteristics of an organism. The color of a leaf, the height of a plant, the smell of a flower – these are all traits. This is not the same as an organism's genotype, although...
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Genetics in Inbred Arabidopsis - Student Guide
17 Jun 2016
What is a trait?Biologists use the terms "trait" and "phenotype" interchangeably. They both describe theexpressed characteristics of an organism. The color of a leaf, the height of a plant, the smell of a flower – these are all traits. This is not the same as an organism's genotype, although...
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Genetics in Inbred Arabidopsis - Teacher's Guide
16 Jun 2016
Abstract: Designed as a whole-class experiment, students work in teams to understand genotypicvariationamongrecombinantinbredlines(RILs)ofthemodelorganism Arabidopsisthaliana.Seedsareused from two parent lines, Columbia and Landsberg, as well as numerous...
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Genetics in Inbred Arabidopsis - Teacher's Guide
16 Jun 2016
Abstract: Designed as a whole-class experiment, students work in teams to understand genotypicvariationamongrecombinantinbredlines(RILs)ofthemodelorganism Arabidopsisthaliana.Seedsareused from two parent lines, Columbia and Landsberg, as well as numerous...
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Genetics in Inbred Arabidopsis - Table of Contents
16 Jun 2016
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Genetics in Inbred Arabidopsis - Table of Contents
16 Jun 2016
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Foundation of Genetics - Mentor Tip Sheet
16 Jun 2016
The purpose of this tip sheet is to help you as a scientist mentor anticipate and respond to students as they post online about their investigations on a Brassica rapa population.
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Foundation of Genetics - Glossary and Appendices
16 Jun 2016
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Foundation of Genetics - Plants, Genetics, Environment
16 Jun 2016
This section is dedicated to carrying out data collection, analysis, and sense-making throughout the lifecycle of Brassica rapa. As a reminder, the parent lines, the F1 generation, and the F2 generation (whichstudents are growing) are shown below in diagram with their respective phenotypes...
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Foundation of Genetics - Growing System Logistics
16 Jun 2016
The EnvironmentHere we focus on setting up your growing system, including light, and soil / nutrition, and water system.This is also a perfect opportunity to explore with your students the environmental needs of plants.Plants need light, air, water, appropriate temperature, and nutrition...
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Foundation of Genetics - Table of Contents
16 Jun 2016
See what is covered in this module through the Table of Contents.
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Foundation of Genetics - Overview and Planning
16 Jun 2016
Abstract: Designed as a whole‐class experiment, students work in teams to grow a selected strain of Brassica rapa plants from seed to seed, and monitor plant traits as they develop over the course of a life cycle. Observations and measurements are made, pooled with data from other...
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C-Fern Module - Mentor's Tip Sheet
16 Jun 2016
The purpose of this tip sheet is to help you as a scientist mentor anticipate and respond to students as they post online about their C-Fern® investigations.
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C-Fern Module - Teacher's Guide
16 Jun 2016
Module Big Ideas and Design: This module is designed to expose students to the plant life cycle. They will gain firsthand experience with the alternation of generations, a phenomenon that is typically difficult for students to understand. Students work in teams to grow, observe and document...
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Corn Competition - Student's Guide
16 Jun 2016
In this module, you will think about germination and plant growth by working to grow the tallest possible corn seedlings. After growing your plants, you will discuss what you learned with your classmates.
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The Wonder of Seeds - Mentor Tip Sheet
19 May 2016
The purpose of this tip sheet is to help you as a scientist mentor anticipate and respond to students as they post online about their germination and seedling growth investigations.
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The Wonder of Seeds - Student's Guide
17 May 2016
Investigations in Germination & Plant Growth