Genetic Concepts Kit

LAB 70
Lab-Aids

Duplicate Mendel’s years of work and research in five lab periods, is it possible? Yes! Through a series of simulated experiments, students experience the same problems encountered by the “Father of Genetics.”

$133.00

 Students “rediscover” his Law of Genetics using specially designed GAM-ETO-DISCS® and TETRADICE® to simulate Gametogenesis and fertilization. These unique LAB-AIDS® items produce random genotype combinations that are statistically consistent. As consistent as if done with living organisms. This lab activity was developed in a game format to achieve a high level of interest and involvement by the students. All material in this activity is for 50 students is reusable.


Kit Includes:

  • 1 Teacher’s Guide with MSDS
  • 50 Student Worksheets and Guides, Parts I and II
  • 12 Dominance/ blending tubes
  • 12 Shakers
  • 1 Packet of double-faced tape
  • 24 TETRADICE®
  • 1 Set of 24 of each of the following GAM-ETO-DISCS®
  • Co-dominant (red)
  • Co-dominant (white)
  • Dihybrid (TY/ty yellow)
  • Hybrid (Y/y yellow)
  • Pure dominant (YY/YY yellow)
  • Pure recessive (yy/yy green)


Scientific Concepts:

  • "Rediscover" Mendel's Law of Genetics
  • Simulate gametogenesis and fertilization
  • Develop understanding of purebred inheritance, hybrid inheritance with one allelic pair and dihybrid cross with allelic pairs
  • Understand co-dominance or blending and Law of Dominance
  • Explore Law of Segregation and Recombination as well as Law of Independent Assortment


Classroom Planning:

  • Number of students: 50
  • Number of groups: Maximum 12 groups per period
  • To complete the three activities in this kit requires three to five ~50-minute class periods.