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Fruit Fly Genetics Simulation—Super Value KitThis hands-on card activity investigates key genetics principles like genotypes and phenotypes, dominant and recessive traits and Punnett squares. Simulate and analyze multiple generations of monohybrid, dihy-brid, sex-linked and backcrossed gene. With the results of each cross displayed on the colorful detailed fruit fly genetics cards and genetic-cross sheets, students gain concrete understanding of Drosophila’s genetic makeup.FB1912 I $44.90Understanding the Human Genome—Student Laboratory KitStudents will be excited to learn about heredity, genetics and the human genome as they examine traits on their favorite test subjects—themselves! Common dominant and recessive human traits are explored, some more obvious than others. Widow’s peak vs. straight hairlines are easy to see. Tongue rollers vs. non-tongue rollers and PTC tasters versus non-PTC tasters will require a little more investigating. Safely teach blood-type inheritance using the simulated blood. 2 options available at flinnsci.com$33.20–$64.85Tracking Traits with Pedigree Charts—Genetics Demonstration KitAs students construct and analyze a pedi-gree chart of England’s Queen Victoria, they learn about sex-linked traits and genetic patterns associated with them. The large-scale magnetic chart is easily assembled on any magnetic class board. Individual magnetic circles and squares may be rear-ranged so students can make their own pedigree charts. FB1965 I $58.25 FLINN SCIENTIFIC I MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE SCIENCEGENETICS, CONTINUEDThe Genetics of Cancer—Student Laboratory KitUse biotechnology to determine carriers of BRCA-1 and BARD-1 genes for hereditary breast-ovarian cancer (HBOC). Students identify the unique DNA bands formed during gel electrophoresis and compare them to see who is a carrier. Four samples of enzyme-restricted DNA are ready to load into student-prepared gels. Includes background information about germline mutations and DNA analysis, step-by-step procedures, questions and teacher’s notes. FB1800 I $95.55Eye Color and Polygenic Inheritance—Student Laboratory KitStudents grasp complex genetic concepts simulating eye color inherited through three generations with an independent assort-ment of genes and polygenic inheritance. Students complete a family pedigree with dominant alleles from parents as colored bingo chips drawn from a paper bag. Students then visualize concrete differences in the number of dominant alleles inherited by mixing, adding different color solutions drop-wise in a reaction plate.FB1918 I $32.75