About This Lesson
An hands-on activity for students to learn about genetic dominance and random sorting.</br> Students drop cards to deterine the genetic make up of a new marsh monster</br> They then build their monster out of marsh mallows</br<>
Subject
Science — Life Science
Grade Level
Grades 6-8
Resource Type
Activity, Handout, Worksheet
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This is an excellent activity for teaching the basics of genetic inheritance, Random assortment and dominance are nicely covered by making marshmallow swamp monsters with varied characteristics – you can use small potatoes if you prefer.