Asking Questions in Biology

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 26.06.08

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Background Knowledge & Content
  4. Reginald Punnett And The Punnett Square
  5. Ptolemy Marriages
  6. Cousin Marriages
  7. Native American Clan System
  8. Teaching Strategies
  9. Punnet Square
  10. Classroom Activities
  11. Annotated Bibliography
  12. Appendix On Implementing State And Diné Standards
  13. Notes

Mendel/Punnett, Close Marriages and Clans (K’é)

Jolene Smith

Published September 2026

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Rationale

I selected these topics because my students need to understand their clan system and why it is important. About 99% of my students are Navajo and 1% are others. These topics address the Navajo and Arizona State Standards, so they hit many targets with one stone. The seminar Asking Questions in Biology emphasized that students should question their learning and think about their thinking (meta-cognition). Question types vary, progressing from basic recall to complex, evaluated, and creative questions. Several questioning strategies and classroom activities help students begin asking questions and feel confident using questioning techniques for enduring understanding.

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