Investigate Alien Genetics
Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Genetics, heredity of traits
IntroductionHave you ever wondered why biological siblings look so much alike? Why do they often share physical traits, such as hair color or eye color? It all has to do with their genes. Genes are passed on from parents to their offspring. This means that you share some of the same genes with your biological parents and siblings! In this activity, you will use an alien model to demonstrate how genes or physical traits are passed on from parents to their offspring. How similar will your alien siblings look?CreditsSvenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
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Materials
Note: You can also draw the alien babies instead of building them from construction paper, in which case, the construction paper, scissors, tape, and the glue are not necessary.
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Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Genetics, heredity of traits
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