Gina Discovers Genetics, Characteristics, and DNA

Gina discovers Genetics, DNA, and Characteristics is a reproducible, colorful and fun book with hand-on experiments, a science fair project, metric conversions, the scientific method and a glossary. This book covers the exciting careers, many inventors, and actual tools and equipment with a touch of humor. This book is content-rich and activity strong, and intriguing for the student who is science-minded who just can't get enough information about genetics, DNA, and characteristics! This book meets national standards and perfect for a stand-alone unit or as a textbook supplement. Gina will introduce your students to genetics, DNA, and characteristics, which includes cell division, dominant and recessive genes, proteins, mutation and more. The book also includes fun activities including word searches, fill in the blanks, unscramble words. Plus, there is a thought-provoking science fair project with this objective: How to determine if a “hitchhiker's thumb” is a trait that depends largely on if you are a male or a female. 32 pages, for grades 2-9