Genetics Project

 
Genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heredity.  Stated another way, it is the study of the ways traits or characteristics are passed on from generation to generation.  People differ from each other in the expression of these traits; thus, expressing their own individuality and uniqueness.

In this exercise, you will examine in more detail a characteristic that is known to be controlled by one set of human genes.

 

1.  You, the student, will trace one trait through three generations of your family with you, the student, in the one of the generation.

       (Lab 20 presentation will help you make your family pedigree.)

       ( You may choose maternal or paternal side of your family depending on which one will best meet the criteria for this project.)

 

2.  The trait you are tracing has to appear at least in two of the three generations of your pedigree.

 

3.  You will use different colors to represent the dominant and recessive traits.

 

4.  Your pedigree chart will have a title and a key in it.

 

5.  Your generations will be numbered in Roman numbers aligned vertically on either the right or left side.

 

6.  You will have first names on each circle or square.  (No last names, please.) 

 

7.  Under your circles or squares you will figure out and write the genotypes of each. 

 

8.  You will need to see an example of the finished project from the teacher to put all the information together.  You may purchase tagboard or the teacher will supply you with tagboard if you are not able to purchase it.

          

9.  If you are adopted or have special circumstances in your family.  Please talk to me individually to work out a comparable project.

 

10.  Neatness will count.  Using the computer to enhance the neatness of your project will be rewarded over handwritten information. I will reduce your final grade by 10% if handwritten.  (You have access to computers every SRB). 

 

Project is due December 14th.

 

I will be happy to answer any and all questions.

 

    **Need to choose a characteristic for your pedigree research?

               Here are a few to choose from.   TRAITS: