7th grade genetics and heredity videos

Quick answer

This 7th grade genetics playlist (ages 12–13) covers DNA, genes and chromosomes, how traits pass from parents to offspring, Mendel's experiments, alleles and Punnett squares, with Amoeba Sisters, Khan Academy's "Worked examples: Punnett squares" and TED-Ed. Play all on repeat, or loop one Punnett square example step by step.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Inherited Traits Video Lesson for Kids | Grades 3-5 Science | Mini ClipInherited Traits Video Lesson for Kids | Grades 3-5 Science | Mini ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  2. 2What Is DNA for Kids | An easy overview of DNA for children | Awesome DNA FactsWhat Is DNA for Kids | An easy overview of DNA for children | Awesome DNA FactsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  3. 3DNA, Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits: An Intro to HeredityDNA, Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits: An Intro to HeredityAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Genes, proteins, and traits | Inheritance and variation | Middle school biology | Khan AcademyGenes, proteins, and traits | Inheritance and variation | Middle school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  5. 5What Is DNA | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolWhat Is DNA | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  6. 6What Are Chromosomes | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolWhat Are Chromosomes | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Chromosomes and Karyotypes (UPDATED)Chromosomes and Karyotypes (UPDATED)Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Genetics 101 | National GeographicGenetics 101 | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Asexual and Sexual ReproductionAsexual and Sexual ReproductionAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Sexual reproduction and genetic variation | Middle school biology | Khan AcademySexual reproduction and genetic variation | Middle school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Variation | Genetics |  Biology | FuseSchoolVariation | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  12. 12How Mendel's pea plants helped us understand genetics - Hortensia Jiménez DíazHow Mendel's pea plants helped us understand genetics - Hortensia Jiménez DíazTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  13. 13What are Mendel and Genetic Crosses | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolWhat are Mendel and Genetic Crosses | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Alleles and GenesAlleles and GenesAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Genetics vocabulary | Inheritance and variation | Middle school biology | Khan AcademyGenetics vocabulary | Inheritance and variation | Middle school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Monohybrids and the Punnett Square Guinea PigsMonohybrids and the Punnett Square Guinea PigsAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Punnett Squares | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolPunnett Squares | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Mendelian inheritance and Punnett squares | High school biology | Khan AcademyMendelian inheritance and Punnett squares | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Worked examples: Punnett squares | Inheritance and variation | Middle school biology | Khan AcademyWorked examples: Punnett squares | Inheritance and variation | Middle school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Incomplete Dominance, Codominance, Polygenic Traits, and Epistasis!Incomplete Dominance, Codominance, Polygenic Traits, and Epistasis!Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Basic Genetics | Interactive | Learn about DNA, RNA, and your genesBasic Genetics | Interactive | Learn about DNA, RNA, and your genesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Genetics Vocabulary: Before the Bell BiologyGenetics Vocabulary: Before the Bell BiologyAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Mega Genetics Review: Mendelian and non-Mendelian GeneticsMega Genetics Review: Mendelian and non-Mendelian GeneticsAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop

What should a 7th grader know about genetics?

In 7th grade, students learn that genes are sections of DNA on chromosomes and that offspring inherit one allele from each parent. After this unit they can explain dominant and recessive traits and use a Punnett square to predict offspring. Grade levels vary by country and school.

How can looping help with Punnett squares?

Set an A–B loop on one cross in Khan Academy's "Worked examples: Punnett squares". Watch it, pause, fill in the same square on paper, then replay the loop to check. At 0.75× there is time to follow where each allele goes.

Frequently asked questions

How is the genetics playlist ordered?

It starts with inherited traits and what DNA is, then chromosomes, genes and reproduction. Mendel's pea plants lead into alleles and Punnett squares, and it ends with worked examples, other inheritance patterns and Amoeba Sisters' genetics review videos.

Can I save the parts I need to review?

Yes. Save the definitions of genotype and phenotype, or one Punnett square example, as A–B sections on the number keys 1–9. Use Stop after N loops so a short review ends on its own.