
This genetic traits probability sketch activity is perfect for teaching dihybrid crosses related biology and the concept of Punnett squares with a 4 x 4 grid. You can print or provide digital and with minimal equipment - all you need is a single die per student pair / group to play this particular game and educate and entertain at the same time. There are 6 creatures provided and you can engage at different difficulty levels so that you can bring the right level of dihybrid cross square and probability related knowledge on the topic of dominant and recessive traits.
This activity is structured in such a way that students build their specific genetic vocabulary covering terms such as genotype, phenotype, gametes, dominant and recessive characteristics, heterozygotes, homozygotes and more. There are stunning visual worked into this activity to show the relevant dominant and recessive traits and provide inspiration for students.
For all students use a die to figure out what traits the relevant creature will have (a carnivorous pitcher plant, a guinea pig, a glasswing butterfly, a fruit fly, a zebrafish and a leopard gecko).
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS DIHYBRID CROSS TRAITS DIE ROLL ACTIVITY:
- A 14 page set for this activity - including 6 creatures, a fill in the table version and a prefilled table version and clear instructions and an comprehensive example - in PDF, Word doc & Google Doc formats - Note: The doc version are image - textboxes teacher version with with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
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