In this module, students will explore variation of traits in individuals, patterns of life cycles, and how the environment can affect expression of traits. In the first focus question, students will observe the variations in traits among individual Wisconsin Fast Plants. They will also complete a pedigree model for California condors. Students will then analyze two generations of Wisconsin Fast Plants to identify possible patterns of inheritance, while noting that not all traits can be explained this way.

This Asynchronous Canvas course prepares teachers to: • Access online teacher and student resources • Develop understanding of the unit’s storyline, instructional model, and standards alignment. • Organize and manage the materials in the unit to support student learning activities. • Support and assess student sense-making with a variety of strategies, including science notebooks. • Provide examples or resources about STEM-related career choices to use with students

Each module within this course consists of 2-4 lessons in the curriculum and also follows a specific focus question that students will be working towards answering.  These modules contain short videos and "teacher tips" for every lesson which will support teachers in implementing this unit with students . Total time to complete the videos and teacher tips is approximately 3 hours.  The final reflection must be completed in order to validate participation and clock hours.