Purpose: Let's ask a lot of people all over the world which traits they have. One way for students to learn how their physical characteristics, or traits, are inherited is by gathering a great deal of information about specific, easily-seen human features. Students can analyze this information to determine which traits are controlled by dominant genes and how often such dominant genes occur. During this project, students will complete surveys, formulate hypotheses, and use the data compiled by students around the globe to test their hypotheses.

Subjects: Biology, Life Science, Math 

Recommended Grade Level: Grades 6-12