Karyotype Activity for Middle School

Highly engaging genetics karyotype activity! Students are given a set of chromosomes that may be from a male or a female and build a karyotype to find out! Half of the kids will get boys and half the kids will get girls, but it will be a surprise. ⭐ Get this at a HUGE DISCOUNT in my DNA & Chromosomes Unit! ⭐ In this activity, students will: Read clear step-by-step instructions Cut out the chromosomes and match up the homologous pairs Create a karyotype by pasting the matching chromosomes to their baby Determine the gender of the baby by examining the karyotype Answer 10 follow-up analysis questions NO prerequisite knowledge of alleles or dominant/recessive is required for this activity. This activity focuses exclusively on chromosome numbers and building a karyotype. Teacher Notes: Answer key included. Please note: This karyotype activity is not editable. You can also shop my TPT store! Get this at a HUGE DISCOUNT in my DNA & Chromosomes Unit! Related Standards: NGSS MS-LS3-1: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. NGSS MS-LS3-2: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.