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Health Science and Medical Technology

Activity Originally Created By: Sharon Johnson

Phenotypic Similarities & Differences

Part of Lesson Plan: Getting to know each other! Our phenotypes and genotypes

Activity Overview / Details

Ask students to find a partner for this activity. Tell them that by the end of the class they will be making hypothetical children with their parter... so choose wisely!

First, they are to list the traits that they have in common and those that are different. The last question is a lead into a discussion about DNA.

They should have some understanding of heredity and DNA from previous biology courses. This activity will remind them that our traits come from our genes which are encoded in our DNA. And that our DNA was inherited from our biological parents.

To conclude this activity, you can ask if any students would like to volunteer to share their lists with the class.

Materials / Resource

  • Unique You Ice breaker.doc Phenotypic Ice breaker.doc [ Download ]