Genetics | Strange But True Facts + 2 Truths and a Lie | 2 Activity Set

Learning about genetics helps middle and high school students understand the complex processes that makes them... them through their genes. It connects what they feel in their own bodies to the science behind genes and animals, plants, insects and organisms in general. By studying these genetics facts, students develop a deeper appreciation for their own genetic make-up, inspiring better understanding of their biology and those of animals too. This genetics knowledge also provides a foundation for further exploration in biology, medicine, and any science-related fields they might pursue in the future. With this in mind, let's engage with this excellent learning resource that makes a flexible addition to any lesson plan!

This genetics 2 activity set provides a truly engaging set of ways to engage students. This resource can help your students spark learning about genetics. For digital, you can provide a visual strange facts version and a digital / print find the lie version of the 2 truths and a lie activity.

Ideal for reviewing or opening content for this topic, collaborative work, or independent work, it helps reinforce key topics while using an unusual angle for educating on genetics. This ready-to-use resource is perfect for last-minute lesson plans, sub plans, or as an easy extension activity to get students looking at these concepts in a different kind of way.

THIS GENETICS STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS / 2 TRUTHS & A LIE RESOURCE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:

• Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
• To extend students
• To increase engagement & curiosity
• A daily opening fact
• Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
• To inspire students in an unusual manner
• Get students to act as a group of science detectives (No Google though!)

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS GENETICS STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS / 2 TRUTHS & A LIE RESOURCE:

• 5 Slide Digital manipulable Google Slides Version for student use on 2 Truths and a lie activity (with 10 facts & 5 lies)
• 12 Slide Visual Presentation Google Slides Version for presenting 10 Strange But True Facts
• 5 page PDF print version with answers, mix and match 2 truths and a lie version, color strange but true version.

These versions have effectively 10 strange but true facts & 10 DIFFERENT facts and 5 lies for the 2 truths and a lie activity. In total 20 facts on genetics & 5 lies in this resource, presented in different and useful methods for teaching and engagement.