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Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium According to Hoyle

Grade Level(s):

  • 9-12

Source:

  • Cronkite, Donald

Resource type:

  • Classroom activity

Time: One class period

Overview

Students achieve an understanding of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium by using decks of playing cards without recourse to algebra.

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