Home > STEM Learning Journeys > DNA & The Role of Biotech — Intro Lessons Bundle Lesson 1: Inherited Traits April 9, 2025 Prepare for lesson: Review Family Tree Worksheet guide Print out copies of Family Tree Handout for each youth Optional: The One and Only Me: A Book About Genes Supplies: Crayons or colored pencils During the lesson: If available, read “The One and Only Me” to the class Ask youth what they know about genes. Are they familiar with sites like Ancestry.com? Why do they think people visit these sites? Share that a low-tech way of learning about genealogy is through a family tree. Distribute Family Tree Handout to each youth Have youth work on the family tree individually. Ask them if there are other traits that they notice about themselves or family members that they want to note on the tree? Previous: DNA & Diseases — Intro Lessons Bundle Next: Lesson 2: Are Fingerprints Inherited?
