Genetics Unit Bundle

Teach genetics with confidence and creativity—without the overwhelm! This Genetics Unit Bundle brings together everything you need to teach one of the most engaging (and complex!) topics in biology. From DNA and meiosis to CRISPR and GMOs, this unit is packed with lessons, labs, and real-world connections that make abstract concepts feel relevant and exciting for your students.

Designed to cover over 5 weeks of NGSS-aligned instruction, this bundle is perfect for both new and experienced biology teachers looking to save time while delivering rigorous, hands-on learning. Whether you’re building your course from scratch or refreshing your approach, this unit helps you keep students curious, engaged, and thinking like scientists.

Why Choose This Bundle?

• Save 10% with this complete unit bundle!
• Packed with high-interest labs, simulations, and ethical debates that make genetics meaningful.
• Ideal for visual, hands-on, and inquiry-driven learners.
• Designed to build mastery of core life science standards, including NGSS.
• Ideal for middle or high school biology or general science courses.
• Includes pacing guides, study guides, answer keys, and built-in differentiation to make planning stress-free.

What’s Included?

• DNA & RNA Structure Unit – Students explore the building blocks of life by modeling the structure and function of nucleotides, base pairing, and the differences between DNA and RNA.
• DNA Replication Unit – Engaging lessons and visuals walk students through the process of DNA replication, including key enzymes and the importance of accurate copying before cell division.
• Protein Synthesis Unit – Students learn how genetic information flows from DNA to mRNA to protein through transcription and translation, using codon charts and real-world examples.
• Meiosis & Genetic Variation Unit – Students investigate how meiosis creates genetically unique gametes through crossing over and independent assortment.
• Mutations & Chromosomal Disorders Unit – This unit dives into point mutations, frameshifts, and chromosomal errors, helping students connect genotype changes to real-world genetic disorders.
• Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology Unit – Students examine the science and ethics behind CRISPR, GMOs, Golden Rice, insulin production, and real-world genetic technologies.

BONUS RESOURCES!

• Genetics Unit Pacing Guide – A ready-to-follow outline to keep your instruction on track.
• Genetics Study Guide & Answer Key – Help students review with memory tricks, diagrams, and practice questions.
• Genetics Unit Exam & Answer Key – Evaluate student understanding with a thoughtfully designed assessment that includes a variety of question types and targets a range of cognitive skills.

Whether your goal is to help students decode the language of life or understand how biotechnology shapes the future, this Genetics Unit Bundle delivers the clarity, creativity, and depth you need to make genetics one of the most engaging units of the year.

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