Middle School Heredity Notes

Get all the middle school heredity notes you’ll need to introduce each of the related NGSS life science standards (plus more)! Students will view a presentation as they fill in blanks on a corresponding Cloze notes worksheet. Ten Presentations are Included: Structure of DNA DNA Mutations Chromosomes Introduce DNA to Proteins Introduction to Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction Structures and Factors that Affect Reproduction Introduction to Genetics Punnett Squares Each set of notes includes: Google Slides version of the presentation PPT version of the presentation Cloze notes worksheet provided in a Word Doc Teacher Notes: These middle school heredity notes are fully editable. These notes are designed for grades 6-8. Answer keys to the Cloze notes worksheets are included. You can also shop our TPT store! Related Standards: NGSS MS-LS3-1: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. NGSS LS-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.