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Genetic Traits Fur Color Orange Cats and Calico Cats Heredity Inherited Traits

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Description

Did you know that 80% of orange cats are male and 99% of calico cats are female? This engaging lesson will explain this phenomenon. Students will learn about cat fur color and how it is an X-linked Genetic Trait. Your students will love this real-life science!

 

What is included in this unit on fur color of cats?

  • Lesson Plan
  • Slide Show (editable)
  • Two pages of Informational Text
  • Comprehension Questions
  • A Graph Page
  • Two CER prompts
  • Answer Keys

 

It is in Google™ Slides and a printable PDF

 

This is a great way to make heredity and genetics interesting for your students.

 

Can be used as an emergency sub plan or a no-prep lesson on heredity.