Garden Genetics

Grade Level: 9-12

Authors: Elizabeth Rice, Marianne Krasny, and Margaret Smith

Publisher: NSTA

Copyright Date: 2006

ISBN NO: 1-929614-00-4

URL: http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/9780873552646#reviews 

Cost: Teacher Guide $15.95

Genetics Content Coverage: human genetic disorders, polygenic inheritance, role of the environment, polymorphisms, Mendelian genetics/probability, variation, evolution/ natural selection.

Description: This book has multiple activities and experiments for biology students. It uses various garden vegetables to discuss key points about genetics, evolution, ecology, and plant biology. This may not be the most practical resource for a GEON member because it is not free and must be ordered but it would give good ideas of activities to take into the classroom.

Reviewer Comments:

“Well done- at the end of each chapter there is a list of primary journal articles used to develop the lesson.”

“I think students would really enjoy the real world connections with common plants such as cucumber, corn and tomatoes.”