Flying through Genetics

by: Kelly A. Cruess

When teaching heredity and genetics, a problem-centered, open-ended approach allows students to feel like scientists solving real problems. This investigation of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) gives students independence, responsibility, and ownership in their learning. Students who have difficulty learning abstract concepts will certainly be able to learn genetics through this investigation.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/1999Stock # ss99_023_03_12Volume 023Issue 03

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Genetics in Action

I have always heard about using flies to study genetics. I love how this article lays out exactly how I can carry that out in my classroom. I like that this activity gives students the chanc... See More

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