Socratic Seminar by Thomas Duffy
   
     
   
       
 

Subject Area: Middle School Science

Grade Level: Grade 7

Overview: Space probes have discovered tiny creatures on the surface of Mars. These tiny creatures are called Martian-Mallow Mobots. Chromosomal analysis indicates that they have 9 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 18 chromosomes. During this lesson, students will learn about genetic variation as groups construct Martian-Mallow Mobot offspring.

Standards: California Content Standards 2b and 2d

 

"Teacher Double Feature"
A competitive grant opportunity provided through a partnership between the Contra Costa County Office of Education and Pacific Bell.

 
   
 
   
 


Contra Costa County Office of Education
77 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

May 2002