On this page you will be able to obtain information on the human genetics internet project and other available activities of class 603.

Student Instructions: Read pages  in the Life Science textbook.  Make sure you know the difference between the terms dominant and recieve genes.  If you do not have the notes for Monday, April 30, 2001, see me or obtain a copy from your classmates.
 

    Go to Genetic Traits and do the following:

•         What do you notice about the different faces?
•     Activity # 1: Formulate a Hypothesis:
•         State whether most people have the dominant or recessive trait.
•     Activity # 2: Collect Data
•         Collect the physical characteristics data for each member of your family, including yourself.
•         Collect the physical characteristics data for five of your classmates (see Ms. Wallace for      their names).

•         Continue collecting data from other students at IS 123.  Make sure you get their names to avoid duplications.

•         Use the Survey Data Collection Form to compile all of your data.
•     Activity # 3:  Display Data
•         Construct a Line Graph, Bar Graph or Pictograph to visually show data collected.