Grades 3–5 (Kit)
Bring genetics to life with hands-on exploration! This kit introduces students to heredity and inherited traits through engaging activities connected to multiple lessons. With ready-to-use supplies for one student, it’s perfect for homeschool, virtual learning, or classroom use. Students will observe traits, model Punnett squares, and even test genetic differences with interactive activities.
To build knowledge sequentially, we recommend completing the lessons in the suggested order.
Kit Contents & Lesson Connections
- Apple Science – Materials for Activity 2 of Apple Science: Comparing Apples and Onions.
- Chicken Genetics Cards – Used in Activity 2 of From Chicken Little to Chicken Big.
- PTC Paper – For Activity 1 of Sheep See, Sheep Do.
- Pompom Punnett Square – Materials for Activity 2 of Peas in a Pod.
- Living Necklace – Corn Seeds – For Activity 2 of Inherited Traits in the Living Corn Necklace.
Lesson Plans
Additional heredity and genetics lessons can be found on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. Search using the keywords heredity, parent, or offspring to discover more companion activities.
Extend the Learning
Pair this box with the Bitter/Non-Bitter Cucumber Seeds Kit for an additional hands-on activity exploring inherited traits.
