TOPICS EXPLORED

Probability: law of large numbers, simple and compound events, frequency, accuracy, combination, complementary events, compound events, event, expected value, empirical frequency, experimental probability, fundamental counting principle, impossible event, outcome, reliability, sample size, sample space, theoretical probability, trial, misconceptions

Biology: individual genetics, population genetics

Ethics:  Discussion topics to explore relevant to genetic testing

Government:  What political issues have arisen as a result of our understanding of genetics?

Sociology: What values of our society have been exposed as a result of our expanded knowledge base?

Introduction Process Day1-Probability Day2-Genetics Day3-Extensions Advice Resources

Notes to Teacher

Probability Misconceptions Interactive Quiz Lesson Plans

History

Problem Bank

Topics Explored NCTM Standards

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