Modeling Mendel’s Laws®

In this engaging series of activities, students take on the role of goldfish breeders to investigate genetic phenotypes, analyze and interpret offspring data to determine inheritance patterns, and prepare a goldfish breeding and business plan. Using the included card sets featuring beautiful graphics, they have fun building their stock of fancy goldfish, all while learning the foundations of genetics. These high-quality materials can be used in your classroom or at home for many years to come.

This lab walks the student through each stage of meiosis and provides instruction, support, and explanation, both in guided instruction and visually to ensure student understanding. Your class will then model the events of meiosis while focusing on Mendel's laws, investigating the formation of gametes, fertilization, and the possible combination of alleles from fertilization. Kit is designed for 32 students working in pairs.