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1/17/14 Answer these questions on p 104. 1. What does genetics mean to you? 2. What are some terms that you think we will use during this unit? 3. What is one thing you hope to learn about genetics?

An Introduction Activity to Genetics WHY ARE WE UNIQUE? ?

Draw a Stick Figure on 105 Do not add anything to your stick figure. Be ready to turn your stick figure into a person with some style!

Directions �You will be flipping coins to determine how to dress your stick figure. �Be sure to follow directions correctly!

Shirt Style �Heads, Heads: Short Sleeves �Heads, Tails: Sleeveless �Tails, Tails: Long Sleeves

Shirt Color �Heads, Heads: Blue �Heads, Tails: Purple �Tails, Tails: Orange

Shirt Extras �Heads, Heads: Pocket �Heads, Tails: Design �Tails, Tails: Nothing

Pant Style �Heads, Heads: Long Pants �Heads, Tails: Shorts �Tails, Tails: Capris

Pant Color �Heads, Heads: Yellow �Heads, Tails: Pink �Tails, Tails: Green

Pant Extras �Heads, Heads: Cargo Pockets �Heads, Tails: Design �Tails, Tails: Make them striped!

Shoes �Heads, Heads: Slippers, Pink �Heads, Tails: High Heels, Black �Tails, Tails: Athletic Shoes, Red

Hair Style �Heads, Heads: Short �Heads, Tails: Mid Length �Tails, Tails: Long Hair

Hair Color �Heads, Heads: Pink �Heads, Tails: Blue �Tails, Tails: Green

Hat � Heads, Heads: Snow Cap � Heads, Tails: Baseball Cap � Tails, Tails: No Hat

Hat Color �Heads, Heads: Green �Heads, Tails: Orange �Tails, Tails: Blue

Eye Color �Heads, Heads: Green �Heads, Tails: Blue �Tails, Tails: Brown

Skin Color �Heads, Heads: Orange �Heads, Tails: Green �Tails, Tails: Pink

Conclusions? �Look at the other pictures…. . �Are any of them EXACTLY like yours? �Why or why not?

More Conclusions? �Look at your other classmates…. �Are any of them EXACTLY like you? �Why or why not?

Some Things to Think About! (Answer these questions on 106) �How might this activity connect to genetics? �What does flipping the coin represent?