Author: AISD

Objective: Student will generate a family tree based on traits found with-in their family history. They will apply their knowledge of genetics to form the family tree.
Procedure:
1: pick 2 traits that are handed down through out the
family (ex: eye color, hair color, height, so forth)
2: research to see who does and does not have the trait,
3: determine if the trait is dominant or recessive based on findings
4: create family tree to show understanding
(include biological grand parents, parents, siblings)
Family Tree: (see examples on back for ideas)
1: may use poster board or large sheet of construction paper
2: may use photos or may draw pictures (ask before you use pictures, pictures may not be returned)
3: must be in own handwriting
4: creativity counts
5: neatness counts

Dominant Trait: a trait that covers over, or dominates another form of that trait
Recessive Trait: a trait that is covered over , or dominated, by
another form of that trait and seems to disappear