Heredity and Traits
Heredity and Traits STEM Case
As a bee scientist, students help a honey farm that has low honey production due to wasps. Students learn about bees, heredity and traits to determine which traits will help the bees defend their hives against the wasps. They then pick a new queen bee to pass on these traits to the bee colony.
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| Level | Description | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School | This version is for elementary school classes. | 25-35 min |
| Middle School | This version is for middle school classes. | 30-40 min |
Expanded Handbook
More About HandbooksMost content from the Expanded Handbook is included in the corresponding STEM Case.
| Level | Description | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School | The Elementary School Expanded Handbook covers the life cycle of bees in addition to the concepts covered in the handbook section of the Elementary School Case. | 10-15 min |
| Middle School | The Middle School Expanded Handbook covers asexual vs sexual reproduction, genes, genetic variety, and mutations in addition to the concepts covered in the handbook section of the Middle School Case. | 15-20 min |
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