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ERIC Number: EJ392717
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Fingerprint Ridge Count: A Polygenic Trait Useful in Classroom Instruction.
Mendenhall, Gordon; And Others
American Biology Teacher, v51 n4 p203-07 Apr 1989
Describes the use of the polygenic trait of total fingerprint ridge count in the classroom as a laboratory investigation. Presents information on background of topic, fingerprint patterns which are classified into three major groups, ridge count, the inheritance model, and activities. Includes an example data sheet format for fingerprints. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Class Activities, Experiential Learning, Genetics, Learning Activities, Motivation Techniques, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Science Interests, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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