Genetics is often a fascinating but difficult subject for middle level students. This engaging activity presents an approach that helps students understand how genotypes can translate into phenotypes using Gummi Bears and Gummi Dolphins to solve problems using Mendel's model, and then revising the model as necessary. Developing a model gives students a sense of how science works and how data translate into scientific ideas.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2006Stock # ss06_029_06_24Volume 029Issue 06