The Unknown Factor: Helping Students Understand Mendelian Genetics and the Nature of Science

Authors

Chris Robinson, Washington High School, Cedar Rapids

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Teaching science concepts in the same chronological order that the knowledge was developed by the scientific community is an effective way of promoting understanding of the concept as well as a greater appreciation for scientific inquiry. This activity mentally engages students and provides them a sense of discovery that Gregor Mendel must have felt over 150 years ago when he came to understand inheritance. Finally, by putting Mendelian genetics into a historical perspective, students will gain a greater understanding of scientific processes and the history and nature of science. This activity promotes National Science Education Content Standards A, C, E and G and Iowa Teaching Standards 2, 3, and 5.

Publication Date

Spring 2006

Journal Title

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Volume

33

Issue

2

First Page

19

Last Page

25

Copyright

© Copyright 2006 by the Iowa Academy of Science

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Robinson, Chris (2006) "The Unknown Factor: Helping Students Understand Mendelian Genetics and the Nature of Science," Iowa Science Teachers Journal: Vol. 33: No. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/istj/vol33/iss2/6