Class Schedule
Saturdays 10:15-11:05 am PST
January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 8,
February 15, (no class February 22), March 1, March 8
Note: Classes are listed in PST, click below to convert time to your time zone.
Course Overview
Students will engage in an introductory course that explores mendelian genetics, the story of Gregor Mendel and his peas, as well as connecting his experiments to real world probability. By creating a foundation of understanding of probability, we’ll be able to connect to and explore some introductory genetic concepts like inheritance, dominance and recessive traits, and punnett squares. We’ll develop an understanding of probability, and how this plays a role in our traits that are inherited.
Student Outcomes:
- Develop a strong understanding of probability and how it connects to inheritance
- Create and dissect punnett squares related to traits and probability
- Understand key concepts such as inheritance, dominant and recessive traits, and how they are passed from one generation to the next.
- Explain Gregor Mendel’s experiments with pea plants and how they laid the foundation for modern genetics
Your Teacher: Lindsey Roberts
Lindsey Roberts has worked as a teacher in California for over 8 years. She has a Bachelor’s in Zoology from Colorado State University, a background in marine biology, and a Masters of Arts in Education from the University of San Francisco. Her experience spans from working with animals, conducting scientific research, and classroom teaching at a public charter school in grades k-8. She has a passion for science, math, and fostering curiosity. She has taught a wide range of ability levels including gifted students. Lindsey enjoys creating project based learning units connecting multiple subject matters in a way for students to better understand. In addition to working at Cresconova, she currently operates Rooted in STEM Education, (rootedinstemeducation.com) a private tutoring business. Her clients are both international and domestic and many of her current students identify as gifted. They respond to her high level of engagement and deep content knowledge. She is thrilled to share her passions of animals, science, and math with Cresconova students!