Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
Companion Resource
Pompom Punnett Square Kit
This activity can be used with the lesson, Peas in a Pod (or any lesson on Punnett Squares) and illustrates the results of Gregor Mendel’s experiments with pea plants. Scaffold instruction by first modeling how Punnett squares work and then monitoring students as they create pompom Punnett squares in small groups. This kit contains enough materials for 36 students. Order this kit online from agclassroomstore.com.
Author
Lynn Wallin
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- Peas in a Pod
- Sheep See, Sheep Do (Grades 3-5)
- Roll of the Genes
- Paint's Family Tree
- Apple Science: Comparing Apples and Onions
- Rock, Paper, Scissors: Dominant and Recessive Traits