Me and My Family

This site introduces the concept of traits that are passed from parents to offspring. It is a discussion with a chart for students to fill out as a way of comparing themselves and their parents or grandparents. This lesson is described as a fifth grade lesson plan, but is easily adapted to second or third grade with little work. The chart is available as a printout from the site so the teacher does not have to spend time creating one.

Weblink address (URL):

Me and My Family

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Objectives:

Students will

define the terms "genes" and "heredity"
identify learned and inherited behaviors
describe and compare family traits and characteristics.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials:

Paper and pencils
Computer with Internet access (optional)

References

Contributors:

Jennifer Hassell

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

eduToolbox® is a resource-sharing portal developed by the Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation with collaborative support and funding from the Tennessee Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education's Math & Science Partnership program.