Genetics ~ Create a Baby Lab
Have your students “Create a Baby” based on specific dominant or recessive traits! The Create A Baby lab can be used during any unit on genetics, all that is needed are some pennies and colored pencils.
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Have your students “Create a Baby” based on specific dominant or recessive traits! The Create A Baby lab can be used during any unit on genetics, all that is needed are some pennies and colored pencils.
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