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I am a volunteer in my son's elementary school (1st andamp; 2nd grade combined). They are studying life sciences in a very basic structure; mostly concentrating on andquot;changeandquot; (egg to chick; tadpole to frog). The student ability level is extreme: they have students just learning 4 andamp; 5 letter words and very rudimentary addition and some students with 5th-6th reading levels and strong multiplication skills. Unfortunately the school system does not advocate science being taught as a separate subject at this level. The teacher has requested putting together a module on basic genetics (hair color, handedness, eye color etc.) It does not have to be this but it needs to be fun and interesting. Is there a list of visually discernable or easily tested dominant/rescessive traits? I am trying to find some info and experiments for these kids that will be fun to produce and yet will appeal to such a broad learning spectram. I have checked many many sites but most of what I am finding is for much older kids. I appreciate any help - I know that if we can get kids thinking on their own for solutions then all may not be lost for science education in this country. Thanks!
Re: Genetic 'Experiments' for 2nd grade students
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